Shots fired in Kushtia jail, nearly 30 prisoners escape
At least 30 to 40 prisoners have escaped from Kushtia District Jail. Members of the Kushtia army camp took control of the jail gate after being notified about the incident around 3:30 pm. According to a witness, gunshots were fired inside the jail around 2:45 pm. Around 3 pm, prison guards took position in front of the main gate while shots were still being fired inside the jail. Blank shots were fired inside.”“We learned that a few prisoners had escaped, but we do not have the exact number yet.
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August 07, 2024 14:21 UTC
President asks police to resist anarchy, looting
President Mohammed Shahabuddin today (7 August) asked the police to become stricter in resisting anarchic situation and looting in the country. And the IGP must take necessary steps in this regard," he said when newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Mainul Islam paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban. President's Press Secretary Md Joynal Abedin briefed reporters after the meeting. Congratulating the new IGP, President Shahabuddin said the role of police is very important in maintaining law and order in the country and ensuring the safety of people's lives and properties. During the meeting, President's Office Secretary Md Wahidul Islam Khan, Military Secretary Major General Md Adil Chowdhury and President's Press Secretary Md Joynal Abedin were present.
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August 07, 2024 13:09 UTC
UPDF leader Michael Chakma returns home five years after ‘going missing’
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August 07, 2024 12:57 UTC
NBR staff demand removal of chairman
Officials and employees at the National Board of Revenue have begun protests calling for the removal of senior officials at the government agency following the overthrowing of the Sheikh Hasina government and protests at other agencies. They demanded the dismissal of ‘opportunistic officials’, including current Chairman Abu Hena Md Rahmatul Munim and First Secretary (Tax Administration) Md Shahiduzzaman. The protesters put forward a 9-point charter of demand that included not allowing deputations for anyone in the administrative cadre. They included officials at the board member level, VAT and income tax departments. Other officials and employees expressed similar opinions and burnt a poster of the chairman.
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August 07, 2024 12:54 UTC
Judge reverses course, lifts prohibition on meeting to consider ouster of Colorado GOP Chairman Dave Williams
The podium of the Colorado Republican Party stands bare following a watch party of 2022 candidates at the Doubletree By Hilton in Greenwood Village. “That is not how the bylaws of the Colorado Republican committee work,” he said. “Your state party will not sit idly by while Watkins violates proper process and procedure,” the email said. He first faced blowback for the party’s lackluster fundraising and because he was working as a full-time aide to a Republican state lawmaker while leading the state Republican party. Dave Williams speaks during a Colorado GOP state central meeting on March 11, 2023, in Loveland where he was elected chairman of the party.
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August 07, 2024 12:51 UTC
Bangladesh's interim government headed by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus will take oath on Thursday, says the military
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August 07, 2024 12:41 UTC
Do not let victory slip away due to mistakes: Yunus
The Nobel laureate, who is set to lead the interim government, calls for an end to violenceDo not let victory slip away due to mistakes: YunusInterim government head Muhammad Yunus has called on the people of the country to ensure that the victory earned by toppling the Sheikh Hasina government does not slip away due to mistakes. “Let us make the best use of our new victory. Let us not let this slip away because of our mistakes.”He urged calm on all sides, saying:“I fervently appeal to everybody to stay calm. Let us not miss the chance by going into any senseless violence. The flight is set to land at Dhaka’s Shahjalal International Airport at 2:10pm, according to Yunus Centre Executive Director Lamiya Morshed.
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August 07, 2024 12:24 UTC
Opinion: Khaleda's political heir Tarique Rahman could be a thorn in India's side
advertisementThen came the formal announcement from BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir who said Tarique Rahman, the party’s acting chairman, will be returning to Bangladesh very soon. “You all know that our leader, Tarique Rahman, has been unjustly exiled abroad due to false cases. And if the BNP wins, Tarique Rahman is almost certainly the next prime minister. Challenge for India with Tarique at the helmadvertisementIf Tarique becomes Bangladesh’s next elected prime minister, what would that mean for India? Some visits of BNP leaders to India after the BJP assumed office in 2014 were said to have happened through this liaison.
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August 07, 2024 11:33 UTC
No decision made on Hasina’s move to elsewhere from Delhi, says her son Joy
The son of the ousted Bangladesh prime minister flags the news of Hasina’s US visa cancellation as misinformationNo decision made on Hasina’s move to elsewhere from Delhi, says her son JoyAwami League President Sheikh Hasina’s son Sajeeb Wazed Joy says no decision has been made yet over the ousted prime minister’s move to anywhere else from India’s capital New Delhi, where she took refuge after leaving the country. The news of Hasina’s visa cancellation by the United States that surfaced in Indian media outlets is misinformation, Joy said in an interview on Tuesday with Germany's international broadcaster Deutsche Welle. When asked where Hasina is and how she is doing, Joy said, “She is fine and in India at the moment. According to media reports, senior Awami League leaders knew about Hasina’s decision to leave the country. You have to leave now.”About Awami League’s leadership, Joy said neither he nor the family currently has any plans to enter politics.
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August 07, 2024 11:17 UTC
Death toll climbs to 440 in B'desh protests; efforts on by Army to bring situation under control
The situation in Dhaka was largely calm on Tuesday after a day of unrest and a night of tension. The newspaper earlier reported the death of 98 people till 12 pm on Sunday. The total death toll stood at 114 on Sunday. “With this, the total death toll stood at 440 in 21 days from July 16 to yesterday,” the paper said. "The President dissolved the Jatiya Sangsad (Parliament) under an executive order," a Bangabhaban (Presidential Palace) spokesman told news agency PTI.
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August 07, 2024 10:40 UTC
Colorado resort communities want to impose a vacancy tax on unoccupied homes
Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | RSSLocal governments are preparing for potential ballot initiatives in November that would slow property tax collections as real estate values climb. While the tax on vacant homes would require voter approval, a real estate transfer fee could be passed by local elected officials. Crested Butte voters in 2021 rejected a proposal for a $2,500-a-year empty home tax on homes that were vacant half the year. The survey showed 90,728 of those unoccupied homes were for “seasonal, recreational or occasional use” and 43,819 of those vacant homes were available for rent. Colorado legislators have counted about 24,100 homes in Colorado that are available as short-term rentals, many of those clustered around resort communities.
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August 07, 2024 10:01 UTC
HSC exams suspended again, new schedule to be announced
The public school exams were suspended amid the violence surrounding the quota reform protests and have been deferred several timesHSC exams suspended again, new schedule to be announcedThe Higher Secondary Certificate and equivalent exams have been suspended once again amid the prevailing situation in the country. The HSC and equivalent exams were suspended from Jul 18. When the situation deteriorated further, the education authorities suspended all exams until Aug 1. As circumstances calmed slightly, a new schedule for the HSC and equivalent exams was announced on Aug 4. Finally, after repeated delays, the exams were to resume under a new schedule from Aug 11.
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August 07, 2024 08:55 UTC
Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services Awarded $25K for Telehealth, Renovations
New York State Sen. Lea Webb (D) announced $25,000 in grant funding allocated to Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services at a Monday event held at CARS’s West State Street office in downtown Ithaca. CARS, which was founded in 1972, provides both residential and outpatient services to those recovering from addiction in the area. In a press release, Webb said the funding for CARS is part of continuing work to address addiction in her district and “expand access” to recovery services. Webb explained that this investment in telehealth services could expand the reach of recovery services to people in rural areas, where she said transportation can be a barrier to care. Leaderboard 2In her speech, Webb emphasized the prevalence of substance abuse, calling the state’s provision of resources thus far to address addiction inconsistent amid a “dire” need for addiction recovery services.
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August 07, 2024 08:35 UTC
Bangladesh, the day after: Muhammad Yunus 'agrees' to head interim govt, turmoil escalates
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Tuesday dissolved the parliament to make way for the formation of an interim administration, a day after prime minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country following massive protests against her government. Bangladeshi Army soldiers patrol on the street after the government imposed a new curfew on Monday, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. A photo taken with a drone shows people gather around at the Bangladesh Parliament House in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 05 August 2024.: PTI Buses and other public transport were on the streets and traders were opening shops. In a statement to the Upper House, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also briefed the MPs on former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's "very short notice" request to come to India "for the moment". File pictureThe pressing question now is: where will Sheikh Hasina seek refuge?
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August 07, 2024 08:24 UTC
Calm returns to Dhaka streets as Army patrols
The situation in Dhaka was largely calm on Tuesday after a day of unrest and a night of tension. The total death toll stood at 114 on Sunday. “With this, the total death toll stood at 440 in 21 days from July 16 to yesterday,” the paper said. Prothom Alo said that 37 bodies were brought to the Dhaka Medical College Hospital between 11 am and 8 pm on Monday. The residences and business establishments of ministers, party MPs and leaders of Hasina’s Awami League government were also attacked in Dhaka and outside Dhaka.
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August 07, 2024 07:27 UTC