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Cop's Double Life Rattles Masvingo Police
A married police officer from Chikato Police Station has been caught cheating with four different men. Magret Mupinga spent 17 years married to a teacher who works over in Zaka district. Her secret lovers are two cops from her station, a street vendor, and a hotel worker. The cheating scandal has rocked the police force and left everyone talking. Her husband finally caught her red-handed after checking her phone. The teacher husband had suspected something was wrong for months but could never prove it. One day he came home early and found his wife sleeping with her phone unlocked nearby. He had been watching her type her password for weeks without her knowing. When he opened the phone, he discovered all the evidence he needed about her...
China donates dengue kits to Bangladesh for monsoon surge
China stepped up to help Bangladesh fight deadly dengue fever. The Chinese government decided to give special materials that stop the dangerous mosquito disease from spreading. Health officials from both countries will meet Thursday morning to complete the donation. The ceremony takes place at Bangladesh's main health department office. Three important leaders will attend the event to make the handover official. Professor Dr Md Sayedur Rahman represents Bangladesh's health ministry as a special assistant. Dr Liu Yuyin works at the Chinese Embassy and handles important business between the two nations. Professor Dr Md Abu Jafor runs the health services department for the entire country. These three officials will work together to make...
Students Block Chattogram Highway, Call to Oust Patiya OC
Angry students shut down a major highway connecting Chattogram and Cox's Bazar after cops attacked them during a peaceful protest. The young activists want police chiefs fired from Patiya Police Station over the violent incident. Traffic stopped moving Wednesday morning as demonstrators blocked the busy road. Students also surrounded the police station to show their anger. Alternative routes stayed open for drivers trying to reach their destinations. The trouble started Tuesday night during a candle ceremony marking the first anniversary of last year's mass uprising. Students gathered outside the police station around 10:45 PM for their scheduled memorial event. They asked officers to arrest Dipankar, a leader from the banned student...
Bangladesh clears $437m Adani Power bill, keeps units running
Bangladesh just handed over a massive chunk of cash to Indian power company Adani. The country paid out 437 million dollars during June to settle their electric bill. This giant payment wiped clean all the money they owed from earlier months. Officials confirmed that Bangladesh had been behind on payments for quite some time. The cash covered everything up to the end of March this year. Adani Power sends electricity across the border from their plant located near Godda. Bangladesh usually sends around 90 to 100 million dollars each month for this power. This June payment was much bigger than their regular monthly bills. The money covered late fees and extra charges that had piled up over time. Both countries can move forward with their...
Nazrul Says Toppling Hasina Not Enough, Time for Fair Vote
BNP leader Nazrul Islam Khan believes the fight against Sheikh Hasina remains unfinished. The senior party member wants Bangladesh to hold real elections where people can vote freely. Khan spoke to reporters after visiting the grave of party founder Ziaur Rahman. He placed flowers at the memorial site alongside other BNP leaders from Mymensingh South District. The politician stressed that removing Hasina was just the first step toward democracy. Khan explained that BNP battled against Hasina's harsh rule for more than fifteen years. The party faced terrible punishment and attacks during their long struggle. Students and workers joined the final push that brought down the government. Many brave people sacrificed their lives to end the...
Sri Lanka Bat First as Bangladesh Give Debuts to Emon, Tanvir
Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka called heads and won the coin flip at R. Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday. His team decided to bat first against Bangladesh during the opening match of their three-game series. Both cricket squads wanted to find their rhythm before a busy schedule of limited-overs matches. The home team put together a strong batting order to challenge the visitors. Bangladesh would need to chase whatever total Sri Lanka managed to post on the scoreboard. Bangladesh cricket selectors handed out two fresh caps to promising young players. Parvez Hossain Emon earned his first chance to represent his country at age 22. The left-handed opener had impressed coaches through solid performances across domestic tournaments. Tanvir...
Hasina Headed to Jail Over Leaked Phone Chat
Bangladesh's top war crimes court slammed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina with six months behind bars. The judges found her guilty of showing contempt for their authority. Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mojumder led the three-judge panel that made the decision Wednesday. Another man named Shakil Akand Bulbul received two months in jail for the same case. Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tazul Islam told reporters about the prison sentences. The trouble started when a secret phone call leaked on social media last year. People heard Hasina talking to a local politician about court cases against her. She apparently bragged about having permission to kill 227 people because that many lawsuits targeted her. The judges decided her words showed...
France Backs Marine Data Push as Bangladesh Eyes Ocean Satellite
French Ambassador Marie Masdupuy told Bangladesh officials they need better ocean data systems. She spoke at a major meeting about marine technology at Chittagong University. The diplomat said Bangladesh should build special computer networks to track ocean information. These systems would help the country watch over its huge sea territory. Scientists could use satellite pictures and underwater measurements together. Bangladesh might buy its first earth observation satellite soon. The space technology would let the country monitor its waters from above. Government leaders could spot illegal fishing boats and track pollution. The satellite would take pictures of the entire ocean zone that belongs to Bangladesh. Officials believe this...
Stowaway Snake Halts Melbourne-Brisbane Flight for Two Hours
A deadly snake scare shut down an Australian passenger jet for two whole hours on Tuesday. Travelers aboard Virgin Australia Flight VA337 watched their Brisbane trip turn into a nightmare when crew members spotted the slithery stowaway hiding inside the cargo area. The plane sat grounded at Melbourne Airport as emergency snake experts raced to the scene. Mark Pelley grabbed his gear and sped through traffic to catch the dangerous reptile before it could escape deeper into the aircraft. Airport security guards made him wait precious minutes before letting him reach the troubled Boeing 737. Pelley crept into the dark cargo hold expecting to face one of Australia's killer snakes. The two-foot green tree snake had wedged itself behind a...
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