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Religion affairs adviser calls for making orphans self-reliant to aid development
Religion chief Dr. AFM Khalid Hossain visited kids without parents and shared big ideas about their future. The government official believes these children need more than just food and shelter. He wants them to learn skills that help them take care of themselves when they grow up. Khalid thinks smart training can turn these young people into valuable community members. The adviser spoke at a special meeting where many people listened to his message. The Tanzimul Muslimeen Orphanage hosted the important discussion about helping vulnerable children. This place takes care of kids who lost their mothers and fathers. Khalid praised the staff for teaching useful lessons to the children living there. He liked how the workers focus on...
Broadcasting adviser mourns the death of educationist Mahmuda Begum
A top government official mourned the death of a famous teacher who passed away early this morning. Md Mahfuj Alam works as the Information and Broadcasting Adviser and felt deeply sad about losing Professor Mahmuda Begum. The 87-year-old woman died from health problems related to her advanced age. Alam sent his prayers for the professor and shared his sadness with her family members. The departed educator had built a strong reputation during her long career. Professor Mahmuda Begum taught Bengali language at many well-known schools and colleges across the country. Students learned from her at Chattogram Government Commerce College where she spent many years. Cumilla Victoria College and Government Titumir College also benefited from...
Yunus encourages Islamic NGOs to embrace social business ventures
Professor Muhammad Yunus called on Muslim charity groups to start more social businesses during a special meeting. The Chief Adviser spoke with leaders from several Islamic countries at the Jamuna state guest house. He told them that helping poor people through business ventures works better than traditional charity methods. Yunus stressed that women and healthcare should be top priorities for these organizations. He believes social businesses can solve many problems facing poor communities around the world. The Nobel Prize winner explained how his team approaches healthcare as a way to lift people out of poverty. He encourages young entrepreneurs everywhere to create businesses that help society rather than just make money. The...
Gazette summons Hasina among accused in Purbachal plot scam
Court officials want Bangladesh's former leader Sheikh Hasina to show up for trial next week. The government called out 100 people on July 3 through a special notice. Hasina's sister Sheikh Rehana and son Sajib Wazed Joy also made the list. Judge Zakir Hossain Galib signed the papers demanding their appearance. Everyone must arrive at court by July 20 or face automatic trial. The corruption charges center around shady land deals in Purbachal New Town Project. Anti-corruption investigators say Hasina and her family grabbed valuable plots through dirty tricks. Each family member allegedly snatched 10-katha pieces of prime real estate. The scam involved multiple relatives working together to steal public land. Court papers show six...
Passengers stranded after Madaraka Express suspension at Mombasa
Hundreds of travelers found themselves stuck at Mombasa train station after railway bosses pulled the plug on the late night service to Nairobi. The sudden cancellation caught passengers completely off guard and left them with nowhere to turn. Many people had just returned from the Summer Tides festival in Diani and expected to catch their usual ride home. Some desperate travelers ended up sitting on dark grass fields outside the terminal building. Heavy traffic jams formed as cars kept arriving to drop off passengers who had no idea about the cancelled service. Railway officials gave passengers zero information about what would happen next. People who showed up two hours early to buy tickets discovered the service had vanished without...
Police urge peace and restraint ahead of Saba Saba protests
Police chiefs told Kenyans to stay calm during Monday protests. Officers promised to protect people and property across the country. They said citizens can march and complain to government leaders. The cops warned protesters must follow all laws during demonstrations. Violence and weapons will bring quick arrests and legal trouble. Security forces banned people from entering government buildings. Anyone trying to break into protected areas faces immediate punishment. Protesters cannot carry guns, knives or other dangerous items. Blocking roads and destroying shops will trigger serious criminal charges. Police said they will use force against rioters and troublemakers. Some politicians blasted officers for attacking peaceful marchers...
Peru president doubles salary despite 2% approval rating
Peru's leader Dina Boluarte gave herself a huge pay raise. She doubled her monthly salary to over $10,000 despite having the worst approval rating ever recorded. Only 2% of Peruvians support her leadership right after she signed the controversial decree. Citizens called her completely out of touch with regular people who struggle financially. Social media users blasted the move as totally outrageous. Boluarte never won an election to become president. She took power when Pedro Castillo got kicked out of office back in December 2022. As vice president at the time, she stepped up to fill the empty position. Her time as leader has been full of scandals and investigations. Officials are looking into luxury gifts she may have hidden and...
Embu Woman Rep clarifies her vehicle, not presidential escort, in accident
Embu Woman Representative Njoki Njeru set the record straight about a deadly car crash. She told everyone that her vehicle caused the accident at Kapigazi. The car also belonged to former deputy governor Kariuki who chairs NSSF. People spread lies about President Ruto's escort team being involved. Njeru wanted to stop the fake stories going around social media. The lawmaker walked away from the crash without any injuries. She called President William Ruto right after it happened to tell him the truth. Njeru felt sad for the families who lost loved ones during the terrible accident. The crash took place on the busy Embu-Meru Highway near Gakwegori-Kapingazi River. Two people riding a motorcycle got hit before the car rolled down into...
Kenya Railways suspends Sunday night Madaraka Express from Mombasa to Nairobi
Train bosses pulled the plug on a popular Sunday night service between two major Kenyan cities. The 10pm Madaraka Express from Mombasa to Nairobi got axed because of mystery technical problems. Passengers who counted on the late-night ride home faced major travel headaches. Kenya Railways bosses said sorry for messing up people's weekend plans. They promised passenger safety comes first when making these tough calls. The government-run train company started rolling back in 1978 under special laws. Parliament created the corporation to handle all things railway across the nation. Kenya Railways teaches skills and brings new technology to the train business. The company also makes money from its property and assets. Their main job...
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