Author: News Desk

Israel said Monday it struck around 300 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon over 24 hours, ramping up its offensive to hit the group’s finances, as the United States called for the war to end “as soon as possible”. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is due to begin a tour of the Middle East in Israel on Tuesday in a new push for an elusive ceasefire in the Gaza Strip after more than a year of war there and to contain the regional escalation. In Lebanon, the health ministry said four people were killed and 24 wounded Monday evening in Israeli…

The Israeli army said Monday that the latest commander responsible for funding the Lebanese Hezbollah group was “eliminated” in Syria. The man, whose name was not released, headed the Iran-backed Hezbollah’s Unit 4400 that is “responsible for the transfers and the amount of funds” to the group through Tehran’s oil sales, army spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said in a statement. The commander was “eliminated” in Syria “a few hours ago”, he added. The unit was previously led by Mohammed Jafar Ksir, also known as Sheikh Salah, Hagari said. “He managed the terrorist organisation’s main source of income for years,…

Students of Sheikh Russel Model School and College, affiliated with the Institute of Education and Research (IER) at Rajshahi University (RU), locked the college gates today, demanding the resignation of Director Akter Banu. The protest began at 9:00am, as students gathered in front of the school, expressing frustration over administrative failures. According to the students, they each paid Tk 7,000 for admission, but three months have passed without a single class being held. Additionally, the school administration failed to complete the necessary registration process during the designated period. “They are incapable of running the administration. They must resign,” the students…

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Affairs Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said the interim government is determined to lead by example in controlling air, noise, plastic, and river pollution. “Our efforts are focused on ensuring a cleaner and healthier environment for the people of Bangladesh,” she said while meeting with Irma van Dueren, the ambassador of the Netherlands to Bangladesh at the Secretariat. The meeting also focused on strengthening collaboration between Bangladesh and the Netherlands in the areas of environmental sustainability, water resource management, and pollution control. Both sides discussed ongoing initiatives and future cooperation to address the growing challenges…

A notorious robber, Babla alias Uzzal, was shot dead this morning in Malliker Char of Gazaria upazila, Munshiganj. Around 8:00am, a group of armed assailants stormed Babla’s two-storied residence, shooting him dead on the spot, said Gazaria Police Station’s Officer-in-Charge (Investigation) Pintu Kumar Roy. Witnesses said that about 20-25 attackers arrived in front of Babla’s house in a speedboat and two trawlers, firing shots and spreading panic in the area. The assailants then entered the first floor of the building, shot Babla, and fled the scene. Locals, however, managed to lock the building and capture nine of the attackers before…

Several groups of protesters today staged demonstrations in Dhaka and Barishal, demanding the resignation of President Mohammed Shahabuddin over his comment regarding the resignation of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina amid a student-led mass uprising on August 5. Some of the protesters said they would continue their protest until the president stepped down. A group of around 15 persons gathered near Bangabhaban around midday and chanted slogans demanding the president’s resignation. Saied Ahmed Sarker, one of the protesters said they started holding a sit-in-programme to press home their demands, including the resignation of the president and, the ban of Awami…

BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology (BUFT), in collaboration with the China Textile Engineering Society (CTES), hosted a conference titled the “2024 China-Bangladesh Industrial Development Forum on international textile technology integration” at its permanent campus auditorium on 23 April. The event culminated with the signing of an agreement between BUFT and CTES, according to a press release. SM Mahfuzur Rahman, vice chancellor of BUFT, was joined by a distinguished panel of guests including Muzaffar U Siddique, former founder chairman of the trustee board (BoT) at BUFT; Reaz Bin Mahmood, member of BoT, BUFT; Khandoker Rafiqul Islam, member of BoT, BUFT;…

I chose to come to Bangladesh, not for the job, but to make an impact, to make a difference.” That is how Professor Vincent Chang describes his work and experience in Bangladesh during his tenure here as the Vice Chancellor of BRAC University. He was talking at the event to launch his book, ‘Vincent of Bangladesh’, published by Prothoma Prokashan. The event took place on Tuesday at the Prothom Alo office in Karwan Bazar, Dhaka. Vincent Chang was blunt in observations and pragmatic in his speech when describing his experience in Bangladesh and in his recommendations. But he spoke on…

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina has said her government has made country’s education system multi-dimensional and creative prioritising science and technology to maintain global standard in the ever-changing world. “We have made arrangement of multifaceted education system as employment can be generated both at home and abroad,” she said. The prime minister said this while inaugurating stipend and tuition fee distribution among insolvent meritorious students from secondary to graduate (pass) and its equivalent level under the Prime Minister’s Education Assistance Trust (PMEAT) at a programme at Osmani Memorial Auditorium on Monday. She said her government has so far established 23 public…

Bangladesh Honda Private Limited has announced to launch SP 160 BS-VI with PGM-FI engine along with its advanced technology, premium style, and advanced comfort and convenience features, says a press release. Speaking on new SP 160 launching event, Shigeru Matsuzaki, managing director and CEO, Bangladesh Honda Private Limited, said, “Maintaining a global viewpoint, we are dedicated to supplying products of the highest quality. We are delighted to launch the all-new SP 160 BSVI with PGM-FI Engine to exceed our beloved customers’ expectations. Our core belief is to create products for our customers that provide the freedom of mobility in their…