Patenga beach is not even safe to set foot on, millions of tourists Patenga Beach is located a little away from the main city of Chittagong. People from the city and surrounding areas come to enjoy the beauty of this beach throughout the year. People from outside the district are also among the visitors. Compared to other times of the year, tourists flock to the beach during the Eid holidays. Thousands of people come to spend time to see the sea to celebrate the joy of Eid. The beach area…
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Khaleda Zia’s ‘complete health check-up’ begins in London
Khaleda Zia’s ‘complete health check-up’ begins in London Doctors at the London Clinic have started a complete health check-up of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia. Her personal doctor in London, Professor AZM Zahid Hossain, informed the media on Wednesday. Zahid Hossain said, “Madam’s complete health check-up has started from today (Wednesday). She will undergo various tests in the next four days. During this time, her doctors (doctors at the London Clinic) will come to see her at home.” Khaleda Zia’s personal doctor also said, “She (Khaleda Zia) may also be taken…
Read More20 workers held hostage at brick kiln in Nandail rescued, 2 arrested
20 workers held hostage at brick kiln in Nandail rescued, 2 arrested The joint forces have rescued 20 workers who were being held hostage in a brick kiln in Nandail, Mymensingh. On Wednesday evening, the workers were rescued by conducting a raid at a brick kiln named SRB Bricks in the Baruigram Dangri area of Chandipasha Union. Two people were arrested at that time. The arrested persons are Billal Hossain (40) of Aranyapasha village of Gangail Union of the upazila and Md. Zakaria (50) of Mushulli village of Mushulli Union.…
Read MoreMyanmar junta announces 20-day ceasefire
Myanmar junta announces 20-day ceasefire The junta government has declared a 20-day ceasefire against the rebels in Myanmar. The ceasefire will start on Wednesday (April 2) and will remain in effect until April 22. Myanmar’s state-run MRTV reported this news. The MRTV bulletin broadcast tonight said that the ceasefire has been declared to facilitate the rehabilitation of those affected by the earthquake. A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar last Friday (March 28). An aftershock of 6.4 magnitude occurred 11 minutes later. More than 3,000 people have been reported to have…
Read MoreFemale students of July Uprising receive prestigious US award
Female students of July Uprising receive prestigious US award The prestigious Madeleine Albright Honorary Group Award has been given to female students who participated in the July Uprising. The award is given by the United States in addition to the International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award. The award was announced on the US State Department website on Friday. The award will be presented to the winners at a ceremony hosted by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US First Lady Melania Trump at the State Department on April 1.…
Read MoreTNZ Group: Workers suspend agitation after assurance from secretary
TNZ Group: Workers suspend agitation after assurance from secretary TNZ Group workers did not receive their arrears of salary and allowances till Saturday. After a meeting with the factory workers and owners, Labor Secretary AHM Shafiquzzaman announced that he would pay Tk 3 crore for the time being. The workers initially rejected it but later accepted and suspended the agitation till April 7. Meanwhile, the Industrial Police and the Garment Factory Owners Association said that except for a few factories, the workers of the remaining factories have received half of…
Read MorePutin wants new administration in Ukraine
Putin wants new administration in Ukraine Russia and Ukraine are not willing to make concessions on the ceasefire agreement. Moscow is giving one condition after another for a peace agreement. Now Russian President Vladimir Putin’s new demand is that the current government of Ukraine should be removed and an interim administration should be put in power. Only with the help of that administration will the war end. On Friday, Putin spoke to reporters while visiting the Murmansk port in northern Russia. At that time, he was full of praise for…
Read MoreEarthquake kills 144 in Myanmar hundreds buried under rubble in Thailand
Earthquake kills 144 in Myanmar, hundreds buried under rubble in Thailand A strong earthquake struck the Southeast Asian country of Myanmar on Friday. It caused extensive damage in Thailand as well as Myanmar. Tremors were also felt in southwestern China, India, Vietnam and Bangladesh. According to the Myanmar junta government’s estimate as of 10 pm tonight, at least 144 people have been killed in the country. More than 732 people have been injured. And three deaths have been reported in Thailand. Many people are buried under the rubble. According to…
Read MoreA fisherman got caught with a firearm while fishing in a pond, and 4 more shotguns were found during a search.
A fisherman got caught with a firearm while fishing in a pond, and 4 more shotguns were found during a search. Six firearms, including four new shotguns, have been recovered from a pond next to the Natore Deputy Commissioner’s bungalow. Police recovered these weapons with the help of divers from the city’s Kandivitua area on Friday afternoon. Police initially believe the recovered weapons are ‘illegal’. According to Natore Sadar Police Station sources, there is a Talabghat pond in the Kandivitua area between the Deputy Commissioner’s bungalow, the former jail, Sadar…
Read MoreThis idea that being a follower of traditional religion means voting for a boat must be changed: Sarjis Alam
This idea that being a follower of traditional religion means voting for a boat must be changed: Sarjis Alam Sarjis Alam, the chief organizer (northern region) of the National Citizens Party (NCP), said, “We who belong to different religions should live together in harmony. This country does not belong to any particular religion. This is the country of everyone who lives in this country, who is a citizen of this country. But there is a deep-rooted idea among people that a brother of ours who follows the traditional religion means…
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