A writ petition has been filed with the High Court seeking an investigation into the role of the advisory council, describing the interim government’s decision to cancel the measles vaccination programme as a case of “criminal negligence.” The petition also sought a travel ban on former Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus and all members of the advisory council. The writ ...
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The ungovernable country? Why Britain keeps losing prime ministers
They were times in which prime ministers seemed to be on their way out as soon as they’d arrived. The big strategic decisions the country faced were ducked or postponed. The public finances repeatedly wobbled, yet efforts to rationalise the tax system faltered in the face of vested interests, including farmers. Reforms to social security were trumpeted before being diluted. ...
Read More »Ronaldo suffers more agony as Al Nassr lose 1-0 in AFC final
Cristiano Ronaldo suffered heartache for the second time in a week when his Saudi club Al Nassr were stunned at home 1-0 by Japan’s Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two final on Saturday. Ronaldo’s wait for his first piece of major silverware since signing a big-money deal to join Al Nassr in 2023 was extended by the Japanese ...
Read More »Measles infections decrease in 30 hotspot upazilas
Measles cases are beginning to decline in 30 upazilas under 18 districts identified as hotspots due to the government’s accelerated drive to contain the spread of measles infection. In most of these upazilas, the daily number of measles cases has dropped to below double digits, relevant sources said. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), measles infections among ...
Read More »Tens of thousands descend on London for rival protests
Tens of thousands of protesters have descended on London for two rival marches – the Unite the Kingdom rally, organised by far-right figure Tommy Robinson, and a pro-Palestinian demonstration. More than 4,000 police officers have been deployed to the capital, and they are managing a so-called “sterile zone” between the two marches. Officers are also using drones, police horses and ...
Read More »PM Tarique Rahman inaugurates Khordda Canal re-excavation in Chandpur
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday inaugurated the Khordda Canal re-excavation work in Waruk Bazar area of Tamta Dakshin Union in Shahrasti upazila in Chandpur. He arrived at the Khordda Canal site by road around 2:40pm and unveiled a plaque of the re-excavation programme. Later, the Prime Minister inaugurated the re-excavation work by cutting soil with a spade. He planted ...
Read More »Slot backs Liverpool to bounce back from Villa horror show
Liverpool manager Arne Slot feels no added pressure after his side’s 4-2 Premier League loss to Aston Villa on Friday that has put their place in next season’s Champions League in peril, but admits his side are conceding too many soft goals. Liverpool dropped to fifth place in the table on the back of the defeat, and could end up ...
Read More »Cumilla to be declared as administrative division: PM Tarique Rahman
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today announced that Cumilla would be declared as an administrative division. “If declaring a division named Cumilla is the demand of the people of this region, InshaAllah, it will be implemented. The BNP government will gradually fulfill the demands of the people,” he said. The premier also said that steps would be taken regarding the establishment ...
Read More »‘You feel you’ve conquered the world’: a Thames swimmer on the river’s first bathing site in London
Some people think we are odd for swimming in the Thames. “Isn’t it cold?” they ask with a shiver, like they are the ones who just took the plunge. Er, yes, that’s the whole point. Cold water ignites the central nervous system and reboots the mind. “Isn’t it dirty?” they ask. Yes, sometimes, particularly when it’s rained. Then we don’t ...
Read More »Meera Sodha’s recipe for cauliflower and parmesan risotto with lemon breadcrumbs
In series eight of Peep Show, Mark (David Mitchell) is working as a salesman in a bathroom shop when a customer asks him for a “modern but traditional” bathroom. Aghast, he tells the customer that these opposing styles can’t be married when his boss, Super Hans, swoops in to say they can: “Fancy taps but a rainforest shower head?” I ...
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