New IGP Baharul, DMP Commissioner Sajjat take charge
They took charge from the previous IGP and DMP commissioner in their respective offices in Dhaka on Thursday morning. Baharul, who retired four years ago, was selected as the new IGP while Sajjat got the nod as the DMP commissioner on Wednesday. In a statement, DMP spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Talebur Rahman confirmed the transfer of the agency’s leadership to Sajjat. Sajjat, appointed on the same day, will succeed DMP Commissioner Md Mainul Hasan. DMP Commissioner Mainul was appointed on Aug 6, after serving as the deputy inspector general of the Criminal Investigation Department of police.
Source:bd News24
November 21, 2024 08:45 UTC
India's Adani Group sees $30 billion in value wiped off after US indictments
Shares of Adani Group companies lost about $28 billion in market value in morning trade on Thursday after US prosecutors charged the billionaire chairman of the Indian conglomerate in an alleged bribery and fraud scheme. Gautam Adani's flagship company Adani Enterprises tumbled 23%, while Adani Ports, Adani Total Gas, Adani Green, Adani Power, Adani Wilmar and Adani Energy Solutions, ACC, Ambuja Cements and NDTV fell between 9% and 20%. Adani group's 10 listed stocks had a total market capitalisation of about $141 billion at 0534 GMT, compared to $169.08 billion on Tuesday. The US Justice Department also included Adani Green board member Vneet Jaain in the criminal indictment, it said. The falls were the largest since the Adani Group came under a short-seller attack in February 2023.
Source:bd News24
November 21, 2024 08:45 UTC
Will nurture 'friendship' with all states, says Chief Advisor Yunus
He said he felt 'proud and inspired' to receive the company of the awarded brave freedom fighters and their families. "We pledge to the brave freedom fighters, martyrs, students and the common people. We will transform our country into an exemplary one by making use of the opportunity they provided to us," the chief advisor said. “I vow to translate our freedom fighters’ dreams of a country devoid of discrimination, and oppression, and that nurtures freedom and welfare into a reality. The chief advisor reiterated the government's promise to 'do whatever was needed' for the welfare of valiant freedom fighters and their families and 'continue their efforts.'
Source:bd News24
November 21, 2024 07:48 UTC
Drivers block road in city protesting ban on battery-run rickshaw
Battery-run rickshaw drivers blocked the road and demonstrated in the capital's Dayaganj area on Wednesday, protesting the decision to ban the three-wheelers from the Dhaka Metropolitan area. — FE Photo by Shafiqul AlamOver 100 battery-run rickshaw drivers have taken to the streets in the capital's Dayaganj, protesting the High Court (HC) decision banning the three-wheelers from the Dhaka Metropolitan area, reports bdnews24.com. "The rickshaw drivers began gathering in the Dayaganj area around 9:00 am," he said. On Tuesday, the HC ordered a ban on battery-run rickshaws in the Dhaka Metropolitan area within three days. The rickshaw drivers took to the streets in Dayaganj the following day to demand the ban be withdrawn.
Source:bd News24
November 21, 2024 06:02 UTC
President remembers Liberation War martyrs on Armed Forces Day
President Mohammed Shahabuddin paid tribute to the martyrs of the Bangladesh Liberation War by placing a wreath at the Shikha Anirban (Eternal Flame) in the Dhaka Cantonment area, marking Armed Forces Day today. He was accompanied by the chiefs of the armed forces and other military personnel while paying the homage at 8:00am. President Shahabuddin also signed the visitors' book there. On his arrival at Shikha Anirban, chiefs of the three services and the principal staff officer (PSO) of the Armed Forces Division received the president. Bangladesh observes November 21 as Armed Forces Day marking the day in 1971 when the army, the navy, and the air force launched a coordinated offensive against Pakistani forces.
Source:bd News24
November 21, 2024 04:57 UTC
Indian magnate Gautam Adani charged in US over massive bribery scheme
NEW YORK, Nov 21, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Billionaire Indian industrialist Gautam Adani has been charged with paying hundreds of millions of dollars of bribes and hiding the payments from investors, US prosecutors said on Wednesday. With a business empire spanning coal, airports, cement and media, the chairman of Adani Group has been rocked in recent years by corporate fraud allegations and a stock crash. None of the multiple defendants in the case, including Adani, are in custody, the prosecutor's office told AFP. A self-described introvert, Adani keeps a low profile and rarely speaks to the media, often sending lieutenants to front corporate events. His big break came seven years later with a contract to build and operate a commercial shipping port in Gujarat.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
November 21, 2024 04:49 UTC
Feuding groups strike deal to back new EU top team
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Nov 21, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - The European Parliament's main political groups struck a deal Wednesday to greenlight the EU's new executive team -- including a controversial hard-right commissioner -- after a week-long standoff threatened to derail the process. Leaders of the centre-right European People's Party, the centre-left Socialists and Democrats and centrist Renew agreed to back Ursula von der Leyen's new European Commission, clearing the way for a parliament confirmation vote next week and a December start. Senior lawmakers gave the go-ahead following late-night talks in Brussels to the seven commission members whose approval was still pending -- including all six of its vice-presidents, the political groups involved confirmed. Centre and left groups were unhappy that Raffaele Fitto of Italy's hard-right Brothers of Italy party was handed a vice presidency despite his political affiliation. Each of the EU's 27 states gets to nominate one member to serve on the commission, the EU's top executive body and one of the world's most formidable regulators.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
November 21, 2024 03:44 UTC
Around 23 detained amid protests by Beximco and Doreen workers in Gazipur
Authorities have detained 23 individuals linked to vandalism and arson during protests involving employees of Beximco Group and Doreen Group in the Kashimpur area of Gazipur. Approximately 41,000 workers are employed at the Beximco Industrial Park, which houses apparel and ceramic factories. Workers from three Doreen Group factories – Doreen Garments, Doreen Apparels, and Doreen Washing Plant – expressed discontent over their factories being closed without prior notice. They declared that their protests would continue until the factories, which employ more than 5,000 workers, are reopened. The situation remains tense as authorities and workers continue to negotiate in hopes of resolving the ongoing disputes.
Source:bd News24
November 21, 2024 02:33 UTC
Electric Buffalo Records Creates a Home for Campus Musicians
On a more recent Thursday night in 2024, up-and-coming student artists took to the stage at the Electric Buffalo Records “70s Night” open mic. As an entirely student-run record label and performance venue under the umbrella of Cornell Media Guild, Electric Buffalo Records (EBR) is a creative hub for all student musicians. Many of the members are part of other musical organizations around campus, but they banded together a few weeks before the open mic to solidify a set list and seize the performance opportunity. (Photo courtesy of Eve Riskind)Playing an open mic night is certainly a contrast to performing at Slope Day. The EBR performance space is the “Vinyl Room” of the WVBR-FM headquarters, a house-turned-radio station on the corner of Buffalo St. and Stewart Ave.
Source:Daily Sun
November 20, 2024 23:47 UTC
They fell in love with Beatrice. So they opened a store in downtown.
When Scott and Lisa Melton were looking to move to a small town, they fell in love with Beatrice. Which is why Beatrice Liquidation opened Wednesday at the corner of Fifth and Court streets in the former Sisters Emporium location. Lisa Melton worked in a clinic and hospitals. Scott Melton worked for newspapers for almost 30 years, including at the Omaha World-Herald. Scott Melton said Beatrice Liquidation won't be like most liquidation stores.
Source:Daily Sun
November 20, 2024 22:52 UTC
How much trouble is Bangladesh's banking sector really in?
How much trouble is Bangladesh's banking sector really in? Analysts say the banking sector has been burdened by years of mismanagement. The banking sector continues to bear the brunt of mistrust following the fall of the Awami League government in the wake of the mass uprising. Added to this is the widespread lack of trust across all sectors, which most vividly reflects the dire state of the banking sector. LIQUIDITY CRISISEconomists and bankers agree that the biggest challenge currently facing the banking sector is the liquidity crisis.
Source:bd News24
November 20, 2024 21:05 UTC
William F. Brown
William F. BrownWilliam F. Brown of Phillipsburg, NJ passed away November 16, 2024. Born August 22, 1935 he was the son of William M. Brown and Frances H Miller. William was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church for over 50 years. He was also Past Grand Tall Cedar of Warren County Forest Tall Cedars of Lebanon and past Supreme Regional Director of Region 8. William is survived by his wife, Christine Brown; daughters, Cindy Brown (Joe Reyda) of Florida, Linda Brown (Bob) of Easton and son, William (Nancy) Brown of Phillipsburg.
Source:Daily Sun
November 20, 2024 20:46 UTC
School students vow to eliminate social curses
RANGPUR, Nov 20, 2024 (BSS)– School students at an awareness discussion today vowed to prevent child marriage, drug abuse, misuse of mobile phones and activities of teenage gangs to ensure moral education and social security. Gangachara model police station organised the awareness raising discussion for school students at Gangachara Government Model High School premises . Presided over by headmaster of the school Md Abdul Akhter Miah, teachers and students of the school were present. All the students present at the program took an oath to stop child marriage and prevent drug abuse. In another discussion held at Gangachara Aliya Madrasa premises today, Officer-in-Charge of Gangachara model police station Md Al Imran said the program will continue in all educational institutions to prevent social curses and ensure social security in the upazila.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
November 20, 2024 20:26 UTC