Female 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.…

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Supreme Court blocks removal of Israeli intelligence chief

Supreme Court blocks removal  Israel’s Supreme Court has suspended the removal of Ronen Bar, the head of the country’s domestic intelligence agency, Shin Bet. The court will make a final decision on the matter by April 8. The Israeli cabinet approved the decision to remove Bar on Thursday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the decision would take effect on April 10. Protests have erupted across the country against the decision to remove Bar. Protesters gathered in front of Netanyahu’s residence. Police used water cannons to disperse the protesters. Clashes…

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Protest at DU against Israeli attacks on Gaza violating ceasefire

Protest at DU against Israeli Students have staged a protest at Dhaka University to protest the deaths of hundreds of Palestinians in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza during the holy month of Ramadan in violation of the ceasefire agreement. The protest was held at Raju Bhaskar after Iftar on Tuesday. The protesters demanded that Muslim countries send troops to Gaza to protect the Palestinians. They also demanded that Israeli leaders be brought to justice at the International Criminal Court. The students, who have been protesting for 34 days demanding a ban…

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The child in Magura could not be saved.

The child from Magura was declared dead at 1 pm today, Thursday. Colonel Nazmul Hamid, a professor at the Pediatric Neurology Department of Dhaka’s Combined Military Hospital (CMH), confirmed this information to Prothom Alo. Colonel Nazmul Hamid said that the child had suffered ‘cardiac arrest’ (sudden cessation of heartbeat) twice this morning. After CPR was administered, his heartbeat returned. But at 12 noon, he had cardiac arrest again. Even after CPR was administered this time, his heartbeat did not return. He was declared dead at 1 pm. A press release…

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DU-JUB campuses in uproar demanding Lucky Akhter’s arrest

DU-JUB campuses in uproar Dhaka University (DU) and Jagannath University (JU) campuses erupted in protests on Tuesday night demanding the arrest and trial of Lucky Akhter, the former president of Bangladesh Chhatra Union and famous for his sloganeering of Ganajagaran Mancha. Students protested against the attack on the police and demanded the arrest of supporters of fascism. The students started a protest procession from various halls on the DU campus at around 1:45 am. Later, they took up positions at Shahbagh and raised slogans including ‘La te Lucky, tui Hasina…

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Home Affairs Advisor visits Magura child at hospital

The Home Affairs Advisor, Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, has taken a firm stance against the escalating incidents of harassment and rape of women, issuing stringent directives to law enforcement agencies to ensure swift and decisive action. His visit to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Magura, where an eight-year-old rape victim is currently receiving treatment, underscores the government’s commitment to addressing this critical issue with utmost urgency.   During his visit, the Home Affairs Advisor personally inquired about the child’s medical condition and treatment, emphasizing the need for the hospital…

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Shibir activists protest at police station at news of leader’s release

Shibir activists protest at police station over news of Tanti League leader’s release Shibir activists protested at the police station over the news of the release of a Tanti League leader in Sitakunda, Chittagong. The incident took place inside the Sitakunda police station at around 1:45 am on Monday. The detained leader is Sitakunda Municipality Tanti League General Secretary Mejbah Uddin Chowdhury. He is an accused in the murder case of Shibir’s colleague Md. Shahjahan. The murder took place in 1996 at Sitakunda Degree College. Mejbah was a member of…

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Effigy burned in protest of Home Affairs Advisor’s statement on smoking, demands removal

Desk Report: Protesters have burned an effigy of Home Affairs Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury in protest against the incident of two young women being sexually assaulted for smoking in public in Lalmatia. Effigy burned in protest of Home Two young women were sexually assaulted at a tea shop in Lalmatia, Dhaka, on Saturday. When reporters asked him about the incident the next day, he said, “As far as I know, they (the two young women) were smoking cigarettes, and some people were passing by to offer prayers. When they stopped…

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What kind of relationship does India want with Bangladesh, says spokesperson

Desk Report: Deteriorating Bangladesh-India Relations: The core issue is the decline in diplomatic relations between the two countries following the change of government in Bangladesh. Border Tensions: The recent escalation stems from the Indian BSF’s attempt to construct a barbed wire fence along the border, causing significant friction.   Diplomatic Recriminations: Both countries have resorted to summoning each other’s High Commissioners, indicating a serious strain in their bilateral ties.   India’s Stance: India emphasizes its desire for positive and mutually beneficial relations with Bangladesh, despite the current tensions. Border Security…

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July Movement: Security guards did not open the hospital door, Ismail died on the stairs

Desk report: Tragic Death of Rickshaw Puller: Ismail Ali, a rickshaw puller, was critically injured during a police firing during the July mass movement. He sought help at Delta Healthcare Hospital but was denied entry and medical assistance. Photographic Evidence: A photojournalist captured the heart-wrenching image of Ismail pleading for help outside the hospital. This image later went viral on social media, sparking public outrage. Delayed Justice: The incident occurred months prior to the arrest of hospital staff. The photo’s viral spread brought the tragic event to the attention of…

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