Month: October 2022

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Indian food festival begins at Sonargaon hotel

A five-day Indian Food festival begins at Cafe Bazar restaurant of the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel featuring an array of tantalizing Indian cuisine for food lovers.

 

The food festival will remain open from 6.30- 10.30 every day till October 5, said a press release.

 

Guests besides being indulged in Indian delicacies can enjoy live music performances by popular artistes.

 

The food menu includes Punjabi Chawa Masala, Fish Tikka Amristra, Nag Puri Saji Mutton, Dohi Lasoni Chicken, Hyderabadi Mutton Biriyani, Chicken Banjara Kabab, Gujrati Daw Masala, Aloo Methi Masala, Paneer Makhani, Dosa, Sambar and Paw Bhaji among many others.

 

Specialist chef Johir Khan, Jahirul Islam, and Govinda Karati are preparing dishes for the food fest.

 

Another attraction of the festival is a raffle draw for guests with exciting prizes.

 

Source: United News of Bangladesh

 

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Modi rolls out 5G mobile internet services in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched 5G mobile internet services in India, a major milestone in the country’s telecom history that paves the way for ultra high-speed downloads and aims to eliminate the menace of call drops.

 

Describing the rollout as the “dawn of a new era” in India, Modi said that “5G is a gift from the telecom industry to 130 crore Indians”. “This summit is global but the voice is local, ” he said after unveiling the 5G services at the 6th edition of India Mobile Congress 2022 in the national capital.

 

“India will play an important role in the technological revolution of the world. With 5G, India is leading and setting the global standard in telecom technology. 5G will open many opportunities for the youth. This is a big step towards our vision of a Viksit Bharat (Developed India),” he asserted.

 

“The new India will not only remain a consumer of technology but rather, will play a significant role in the implementation of technology for the growth of the country,” the Prime Minister said.

 

Though the 5G services were launched on Saturday, the same will be rolled out in 13 select Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Hyderabad later this month. The services will be extended to other cities in phases over the next couple of years. And by 2030, India aims to bring all its major cities and towns under the ambit of 5G.

 

The rollout of the fifth generation of high-speed mobile internet — or 5G — services is also pivotal to India’s ambitious plans for a USD 1 trillion digital economy. The services support

 

emerging technologies such as autonomous vehicles, robotic surgeries and artificial intelligence. It will also facilitate seamless coverage and increase energy efficiency.

 

Source: United News of Bangladesh

 

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‘We lose 5MT nutrition-enriched rice when 100MT are polished’ says Food Minister

Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder has said that polished rice doesn’t contain any nutrition value as 5 metric tonnes nutrition-enriched rice go to waste after husking 100 MT rice.

 

The Minister said this citing a research report while speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration ceremony of International Nutrition Olympiad 2022.

 

The event was held at the Teacher Student Center (TSC) Auditorium of Sher-e-Bangla Agriculture University (SAU) in the capital on Saturday.

 

“A section of traders supply rice to the market after polishing them through husking. We’ve to remember that instead of meeting our nutrition needs, this type of rice cause malnutrition. Members of the nutrition club must come forward to wage a movement against such malpractice,” said Sadhan.

 

The Minister added that Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA) is active in every district of country to ensure safe food for all.

 

“Following the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the Food Ministry is continuously working to make sure that everyone consumes safe and nutritious food. Also, we’re engaging the young generation in awareness raising campaigns to make them aware of nutrition,” added Sadhan.

 

The Minister also said that his Ministry will provide all sorts of help needed to increase the creativity and leadership quality of the young generation.

 

The event was presided over by Md Ismail Hossain, Secretary of the Food Ministry.

 

Source: United News of Bangladesh

 

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Covid: 5 more die, new cases 480

Bangladesh reported five more Covid-linked deaths with 480 fresh cases in 24 hours till Saturday morning.

 

With the new numbers, the country’s total fatalities rose to 29,368 while the total caseload to 2,025,677, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

 

Among the latest deceased, two each were from Dhaka and Rangpur divisions and another was from Sylhet division.

 

The daily case test positivity rate rose to 15.28 per cent from Friday’s 14.66 per cent as 3,141 samples were tested.

 

The mortality rate remained unchanged at 1.45 per cent and the recovery rate at 97.04 per cent respectively.

 

In September, the country reported 40 Covid-linked deaths and 13,251 cases.

 

Bangladesh registered its highest daily caseload of 16,230 on July 28 last year and daily fatalities of 264 on August 10 the same year.

 

Source: United News of Bangladesh

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Fisherman turns up dead after launch hits boat in Bhola

A fisherman was killed and another suffered injuries as a launch hit their fishing boat in the Meghna River in Bhola early Saturday.

 

The deceased was identified as Md Kamal Jomaddar, 40, son of Aziz Jomaddar of Kondokpur village in Rajapur union of the upazila. The injured is Yusuf, son of Jasim Dhali of the same area.

 

Locals said a launch hit their boat while they were fishing in the Meghna River of Rajapur union in the early hours of Saturday. Yusuf managed to swim ashore but Kamal went missing.

 

On information, Coast Guard members started a rescue operation in the area and recovered the body of Kamal around 2pm today, said the Coast Guard’s South Zone Media Officer Lieut. KM Shafiul Kinzel.

 

The dead body will be handed over to the family of the deceased following due process, Shafiul added.

 

Source: United News of Bangladesh

 

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Locals hand over two youths accused of rape to police in Tongi

Locals in Tongi thrashed two youths and handed them over to police on Saturday after nabbing them while raping a minor girl.

 

The arrestees were identified as Zunayed, 20, from Gopalpur area and Shipu, 22, from Tistar Gate area under Tongi east police station, said Ashraful Islam, Officer-in-Charge of Tongi east police station.

 

Locals caught the accused on Saturday noon while raping a 13-year old in an abandoned building of Capri cinema hall at Notun Bazar area but two of their associates managed to flee, said the OC.

 

The rape survivor was first taken to Shaheed Ahsan Ullah Master General Hospital and later was transferred to Dhaka Medical College and Hospital as her condition was critical, he said.

 

The two youths are being questioned and legal actions against them are underway, said OC Ashraful.

 

Source: United News of Bangladesh

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South Asian U-15 Badminton: Galib-Mustakim win doubles title

Bangladesh shuttlers SSM Sifat Ullah Galib and Mustakim Hossain emerged boys’ doubles champions in the South Asian U-15 Regional Junior Badminton Championship 2022 held in Assam, India on Saturday.

 

The Bangladeshi pair clinched the U-15 title beating Indian pair Garg Abhinav and Koundilya Prateek in the event’s final.

 

In the boys U-17 doubles, Bangladeshi shuttlers Nazmul Islam Joy and Shaheed Ahmed finished 3rd.

 

Six South Asian countries –India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives- took part in the meet, organized by Badminton Asia.

 

Source: United News of Bangladesh

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ULAB celebrates 18th Foundation Day

The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh, more popularly known as ULAB, celebrated its 18th Foundation Day on Saturday at its permanent campusMohammadpur in the capital.

 

Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud joined the foundation day celebration as the chief guest.

 

The event started with a presentation of the ULAB theme song, followed by the welcome speech of Dr Kazi Anis Ahmed, Vice-president of the ULAB Board of Trustees.

 

The Information Minister praised the green campus and thanked the ULAB authority for thinking differently in terms of designing its academic curriculum. “While other universities are focused on market demands, ULAB is trying to promote humanitarianism through their curriculum,” the Minister said in his speech.

 

Expressing his admiration for the green campus of ULAB, the Minister said that ULAB was established with a different mindset. “While others are giving importance to the market demand, ULAB has designed the curriculum keeping in mind the social and humanitarian aspects. In this regard, ULAB is an exceptional institution,” he added.

 

Quoting the words of former Indian President APJ Abdul Kalam, he said to the students that it is not enough to just dream, buone has to work hard to chase after the dream to become successful.

 

ULAB celebrates 18th Foundation Day

 

Member of the Board of Trustees Kazi Nabil Ahmed reflected on the journey of ULAB. In his speech, he recalled the contribution of the founder Kazi Shahid Ahmed who started the university as a place that would make a difference and develop young minds to their fullest potential. He also profoundly remembered the memories and contributions of Late National Professor Rafiqul Islam to ULAB.

 

Professor Imran Rahman, Vice Chancellor of ULAB, thanked the distinguished guests and audiences in his closing remarks and also asked for prayers for the ULAB Founder and BoT President Kazi Shahid Ahmed for a quick recovery from his ongoing illness.

 

Moderated by Senior Lecturer of ULAB School of Business Arzoo Ismail, the event was also attended by the Special Advisor to the ULAB Board of Trustees Professor Shamsad Mortuza, ULAB’s Treasurer, Registrar, Deans of the Schools, Heads of the Departments, faculty members, administrative officials, alumni, and students.

 

The government of Bangladesh approved the establishment of ULAB in November 2003 under Private University Act (PUA)-1992 (now replaced by PUA-2010). The university was formally inaugurated on October 1, 2004.

 

Source: United News of Bangladesh

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Bangladesh team in Azerbaijan for World Youth Chess Olympiad

A seven-member Bangladesh Youth Chess team left Dhaka for Azerbaijan Friday (September 30) night to participate in the FIDE World Youth Under-16 Chess Olympiad beginning on Sunday (October 2) in the Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan.

 

The seven-member Bangladesh team are: Non-Playing team captain & coach FIDE Trainer IM Abu Sufian Shakil, CM Manon Reja Neer, Md. Sajidul Haque, CM Sakline Mostafa Sajid, Swarnavo Choudhury, Jannatul Ferdousi and Omnia Binte Yusuf Lubaba.

 

Leading under-16 chess players, representing 34 teams from 24 countries, will participate in the nine-round Swiss-League Basis competition

 

Source: United News of Bangladesh

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Youth Hockey: Holders BKSP, Dhaka reach final round with all-win records

Defending champions Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP) and former champions Dhaka District reached the final round of the Al Arafah Islami Bank 27th National Youth Hockey Tournament 2022 with all win record beating their rivals comfortably in their 2nd matches at the Maulana Bhasani National Stadium here on Saturday.

 

The national sports training institute team BKSP, which made a flying start crushing Narayanganj District by 12-0 goals in their first match, today (Saturday) outplayed Kishoreganj District by 8-0 goals.

 

Saddam Khan struck three, Ramim Hossain, Sabedur Rahman Saju, Shimul Islam, Azizur Rahman and Aman Sharif scored one goal each for BKSP.

 

In the day’s other match, Dhaka District crushed Gazipur District by 16-0 goals.

 

Earlier in the tournament opener, Dhaka District outplayed Shariatpur District by 13-0 goals.

 

In the day’s match, Rafiul Haque struck four goals, Shahadat Hossain scored three, Tanjil Rahman Ranok, and Mohammad Emon scored two goals each while Nazmus Sabit, Pavel Hossain Pappu, Wasim Ahmed, Shihab Ahmed and Shahruk Mia scored one each for Dhaka.

 

A record 57 teams, split into nine groups, are taking part in the first phase of the country wide meet.

 

The nine zonal venues are: Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Narail, Dinajpur, Joypurhat, Faridpur, Cumilla and Chattogram.

 

Source: United News of Bangladesh

 

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Shakib’s signature S#75 color coming soon on OPPO F21s Pro

Allrounder Shakib Al Hasan has launched his signature S#75 color only available on OPPO F21s Pro which will be released in market on October5.

 

S#75 color combination is an embodiment of Shakib’s personality traits. The color mélange S#75 by Shakib Al Hasan tells the story of a man who not only talk the walk, but also walk the talk.

 

Each color of the S#75 represents a typical moment that inspires Shakib – the shade of green from the training ground, the shade of gold from the trophy, the shade of pink from the love of his fans, all of which together form a complete his story.

 

The color combination in the OPPO F21s Pro was brought to life using OPPO’s signature OPPO Glow Design technology – the brand’s own specialized production method that renovates a piece of ordinary glass to the glossy back case.

 

Shakib Al Hasan said, “Different people have different way of getting inspired. This new design of the OPPO F21s Pro recognizes that difference and will inspire the smartphone users in Bangladesh to explore the multiverse of possibilities within them.”

 

Damon Yang, Managing Director of OPPO Bangladesh Exclusive Distributor, said, “Shakib Al Hasan is an inspiration to the people of Bangladesh, because of his multiverse of cricketing talents. Just like Shakib, OPPO believes that people need something that will inspire them and help them customize their inspiration so that they can achieve their dreams”.

 

Source: United News of Bangladesh

 

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22 dead in India road accident

At least 22 people died after a tractor trolley carrying a group of Hindu devotees veered off the road and plunged into a water body in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday.

 

The accident occurred in Kanpur district, 100 kms from state capital Lucknow, when some 40 Hindu devotees were returning home from a pilgrimage, police said.

 

“The ill-fated tractor trolley fell into the pond after its driver lost control of the vehicle. So far, 22 bodies have been fished out of the water body. The death toll is likely to go up,” a senior police officer told the local media.

 

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to offer his condolences to the families of the deceased.

 

“Distressed by the tractor-trolley mishap in Kanpur. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their near and dear ones. Prayers with the injured. The local administration is providing all possible assistance to the affected,” the PM’s office tweeted.

 

“Rescue operations are on,” the police officer said. “A probe has also been ordered into the accident.”

 

Road accidents are common in India, with one taking place every four minutes. These accidents are often blamed on poor roads, rash driving and scant regard for traffic laws.

 

The Indian government’s implementation of stricter traffic laws in recent years has failed to rein in accidents, which claim over 100,000 lives every year.

 

Source: United News of Bangladesh