1 Six people died in a stampede triggered by panic after a fire broke out at Mymensingh Medical College (Mymec) Hospital. The incident occurred in the hospital’s new building around 6:00 PM on Monday (September 14). As fire and smoke spread, patients, their relatives, and hospital staff were gripped by fear. Many rushed down the stairs to save their lives, leading to severe pushing, shoving, and a stampede, which resulted in six deaths and several injuries. Upon receiving the report, 10 units from five fire service stations promptly arrived at the scene and brought the fire under control. Purna Chandra…
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2 German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has described a drone attack on a passenger train near the Ukraine-Poland border as Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ‘calculated provocation’. Speaking to reporters in Wolgast, Germany, on Monday (September 14), Pistorius said he believes Russia took such a dangerous step to create fear and uncertainty among the people of Europe. He stated that European countries must deal with such situations coolly and not fall for any provocations. However, he also warned that Europe is ready to defend itself. The German Defense Minister added that European countries would not back down if the situation further…
0 To maintain fitness, not only what you eat is important, but also when you eat can affect the body. This is why interest in the relationship between meal timing and the body’s biological clock has grown in recent years. Tamil actress Varalaxmi Sarathkumar has come into discussion on this very topic. Like many celebrities, she does not eat dinner late in the evening. The actress’s designated dinner time is 7:30 PM. She finishes her last meal of the day by that time. After that, she tries not to eat anything else. Varalaxmi follows a similar discipline in her food…
0 The identities of five out of six people who died in a stampede while descending stairs in panic following a fire at Mymensingh Medical College (MMCH) Hospital have been confirmed. The sixth victim is a child whose identity is not yet known. The identified victims are Hajera Begum (50), Shahjahan (40), Romjan (38), Jahanara (50), and Kulsuma (35). It is reported that the fire broke out around 6 PM on Monday (September 14) in the new eight-story building of the hospital, causing smoke to spread across various floors. This created panic among patients and their relatives. Many attempted to…
0 The night in Delhi belonged to Abhishek Sharma. The Indian opener played a devastating innings, scoring 82 runs off just 32 balls with his bat. Afghanistan simply couldn’t withstand his onslaught. India chased down the target of 157 runs in just 13.4 overs, losing only 3 wickets, securing a commanding seven-wicket victory. With this win, the hosts have made a brilliant start to the T20 series against Afghanistan. After losing the toss and opting to bat, Afghanistan found themselves in trouble from the very beginning. Jasprit Bumrah, returning to the squad after injury, dismissed Rahmanullah Gurbaz on the second…
0 The Election Commission (EC) is set to commence local government elections from November 12, starting with the Union Parishad elections. Election Commissioner Brigadier General (retd.) Abul Fazl Md. Sanaullah informed journalists about these details on Monday (September 14) after a commission meeting. He stated that the Union Parishad elections would be held in 7 phases. The first phase is on November 12, the second on December 13, and the third on December 30. The fourth phase is on January 17 of next year. The fifth phase is on February 4 of next year, the sixth on April 22, and…
0 The government has undertaken a major initiative to construct the Southern Route of Dhaka Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Line-5, at an estimated cost of BDT 45,503.77 crore. This project aims to bring the western and eastern parts of the capital under a single eco-friendly public transport network. The project, titled ‘Dhaka Mass Rapid Transit Development Project (Line-5): Southern Route,’ is currently awaiting consideration and approval by the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC). A senior official from the Planning Commission stated that the project will be presented for approval at the third ECNEC meeting of the current…
1 Prime Minister Tareq Rahman is scheduled to visit the United States on September 21 to attend the United Nations General Assembly session. According to the itinerary, he will depart Dhaka for New York on September 21 and will remain there until September 26. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir confirmed this information while speaking to journalists at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday (September 13). He stated that the Prime Minister, in addition to participating in the UN General Assembly session, will highlight Bangladesh’s new vision and priorities on the global stage. During the visit, he is…
0 Prime Minister Tareq Rahman has called upon the US-based energy company Chevron to increase its investment in the exploration of new gas fields, in addition to existing ones, to strengthen the country’s energy security and meet its growing demand. He made this appeal on Sunday (September 13) during a meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office in the Bangladesh Secretariat with a high-level delegation led by Javier La Rosa, Chevron’s President of Base Assets and Emerging Countries. Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary Shahadat Swadhin informed that discussions at the meeting focused on investment in Bangladesh’s energy sector. Particular emphasis was…
0 Dhaka wants to further strengthen Bangladesh’s relations with India, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir stated. He mentioned that parliamentary committees are reviewing the agreements signed between the two countries. Bangladesh is also keen on a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of India. The State Minister for Foreign Affairs made these remarks at a briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday (September 13) afternoon. Humayun Kabir said that the government wants to build a new and effective relationship between India and Bangladesh. Issues concerning the killing of civilians on the border and their safety are…