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Gaza families flee as Israeli forces pound city
Israeli military operations forced thousands of Palestinian civilians to abandon Gaza City as attacks intensified against the urban center. Families traveled southward carrying children and belongings while elderly residents walked with difficulty along evacuation routes. Military officials reported over 250,000 residents had departed the area, though local civil defense agencies disputed this figure, at 68,000 people. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Israel during continued strikes on residential buildings that the military claims housed militant observation posts. Gaza civil defense authorities confirmed 23 fatalities occurred from dawn attacks, while residents described relentless bombardment and widespread terror...
Bangladesh's Rifad smashes rivals in CSA election
Sheikh Rifad Mahmud from Presidency University, Bangladesh, achieved victory in the Commonwealth Students' Association Vice President election for Democracy and Participation. The third-semester Computer Science and Engineering student defeated representatives from India, Ghana, Nigeria, and Kenya during the September 11-12 voting process. Representatives from 56 Commonwealth nations participated in selecting leadership for ten key positions. Rifad assumes responsibility for representing 1.4 billion students across the Commonwealth. His election marks a significant achievement for Bangladeshi youth on the global stage. The Commonwealth Students' Association operates from London under the Commonwealth Secretariat as the premier...
Jensen Huang bets on Taiwan TSMC A16, Feynman GPUs
NVIDIA breaks from its traditional manufacturing strategy by securing the position as TSMC's inaugural A16 node customer. The graphics chip maker previously relied on mature semiconductor processes rather than pursuing the latest fabrication technologies. Apple, MediaTek, and Qualcomm typically claimed first access to TSMC's newest production nodes. This shift represents a departure from NVIDIA's approach since the 110nm generation. The company historically focused on architectural improvements rather than cutting-edge manufacturing processes. The A16 process represents a significant technological advancement for TSMC with Gate-All-Around FETs and Super Power Rail backside power delivery systems. TSMC expects to begin high-volume...
ACI Hygiene scores ISO win for Twinkle Baby Diaper, Freedom
Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution awarded ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification to ACI Hygiene Products Factory. The certification validates manufacturing standards for Twinkle Baby Diaper and Freedom Sanitary Napkin products. ACI PLC operates established brands such as Savlon Twinkle, Freedom, and Respect across the categories of baby care, adult care, and feminine care. Company executives attended the certification ceremony, with Business Director Khandaker Ishtiak Ahmed among the attendees. The certification strengthens ACI Hygiene Business's market position through verified compliance with international quality benchmarks.
Pubali Bank, Delta Life push bancassurance drive in Mymensingh
Pubali Bank PLC partnered with Delta Life Insurance Company Limited to conduct a bancassurance training session at Bangladesh Agricultural University in Mymensingh. Regional banking officials from Mymensingh and Tangail districts attended the educational program held at the Syed Nazrul Islam Conference Hall. Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury from Delta Life Insurance and Md. Faizul Hoque Sharif from Pubali Bank opened the proceedings together. Mohammad Manirul Islam and Md. Bellal Hossain represented their respective regional divisions during the event. Delta Life executives Mrityunjoy Saha, Ashish Kumar Saha, and Anwar Ullah served as training facilitators. The collaboration allows Pubali Bank customers to purchase life insurance policies...
Babar back at home ministry after court clears grenade case
Lutfozzaman Babar returned to the Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday afternoon after an 18-year absence from government service. The former state minister arrived at 4:22 pm for a meeting with Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen Jahangir Alam Chowdhury. Babar previously represented the Netrokona-4 constituency and held ministerial positions under Prime Minister Khaleda Zia between 2001 and 2006. Authorities later charged him alongside BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman for the August 21, 2004, grenade attack. A Dhaka court issued a death sentence against Babar on October 1, 2018. The High Court reversed his conviction on December 1, 2024, before clearing all remaining charges on January 16, 2025. Officials released Babar from Keraniganj...
Sirajganj court sends son to the gallows for killing his father
Sirajganj Additional District and Session Judge Court-3 delivered a death sentence to Rezaul Karim Labu for murdering his father during a 2020 family dispute. Judge Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman presided over the case that concluded on Sunday. The convicted man faces an additional fine of 50,000 taka or six months of rigorous imprisonment upon default. Labu's wife, Ismat Ara, and stepmother, Renuka Begum, received three-month prison terms for their roles in the crime. The court determined that all three defendants participated in the fatal assault against Idris Ali. Police discovered the victim's body one day after his disappearance from the family residence on March 3, 2020. Authorities found Idris Ali's remains in an Olidah village pond...
Sitharaman warns India can't lag as AI race speeds up
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed artificial intelligence development during the NITI Aayog report launch on Monday. She emphasized that technology advances at unprecedented speeds while requiring ethical oversight. Regulatory frameworks must advance alongside technological progress to maintain effectiveness. The government engages with Nasscom and industry leaders to shape responsible adoption strategies. India seeks global leadership rather than mere participation in artificial intelligence advancement. Sitharaman stressed balanced approaches that foster innovation without compromising safety standards. The Union Budget allocated resources for establishing artificial intelligence centers across education, agriculture...
Hilton Kathmandu torched as Gen Z protests leave Nepal reeling
Gen-Z demonstrations toppled Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli's administration during violent unrest that began on September 8. The upheaval claimed seventy-two lives while injuring over one thousand people by Monday. Protesters systematically targeted major commercial establishments across Nepal's cities. Shopping centers, hotels, factories, and executive residences suffered extensive damage from mob attacks. The destruction spread through Kathmandu Valley and multiple urban areas. Hilton Kathmandu became the most prominent casualty when demonstrators burned the five-star property to the ground on September 9. Hotel Association of Nepal calculated Hilton's losses at eight billion Nepali rupees. Total damages to the hospitality sector...
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