Evening news highlights

Prothom Alo English Evening News Highlights

Dear readers, good evening. We are bringing you some of the top stories we covered throughout the day so that you do not miss anything important

1

Tk 226m withdrawn from National Bank after 8pm

Logo of National Bank Limited

A whopping Tk 226 million was disbursed in loans from the Gulshan corporate branch of National Bank after 8:00 pm on 28 December, though the official banking transaction period ranges from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm.  

2

Salute for her courage to speak out

Rasheda K Choudhury

It is because she brought forward the complaint that the administration is taking note and the court too has taken action. Due to the girl's courage, so far one measure has been taken. But then what? That is the question to be taken into consideration. The culture of impunity has firmly settled upon us.

3

Cancer hospital: How long will the equipment remain out of order?

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An unbiased and proper investigation is necessary as to why all the necessary equipment at cancer hospital remains non-operational. The authorities must take emergency action to make the necessary machines operational or supply new machines for better treatment of the patients.

4

Redemption for Shanto or another false dawn

Najmul Hossain Shanto receives the player of the tournament award from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan after the final of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2023 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on 16 February, 2023
BCB

Last Thursday, Sylhet took on defending champions Comilla Victorians in the BPL final. For Sylhet, the night began with hopes of winning the title in their maiden appearance. But it ended in heartbreak as they suffered a seven-wicket defeat.

5

I have told the committee everything, says victim

'I was wronged, I hope I receive justice,' said torture victim Fulpari Khatun after presenting her statement to the inquiry committee Saturday afternoon, Islamic University campus
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How did she, a student who had just joined the university 10 days earlier, get the courage to submit a written complaint against leaders of the ruling part student organisation? She replied, "I did nothing wrong and so I will not silently tolerate any misdeeds, injustice or oppression."

6

Recruitment board meetings postponed after VC's conversation leaked

Islamic University
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The authorities of Islamic University have postponed meetings of three recruitment selection boards after the three audio recordings of conversations of voice akin to that of vice chancellor Sheikh Abdus Salam went viral in the social media.

7

Mirpur to Khilkhet in 8 mins by motorbike

The 2.34km-long flyover will improve connectivity between Mirpur, DOHS, Pallabi, Kalshi, Mohakhali, Banani, Uttara and the Airport. It will take 15 minutes to reach Mirpur from the Airport
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Only 8 minutes and 39 seconds bike riding were required to reach Khilkhet bus station from Mirpur DOHS area through ECB square at Matikata in Dhaka -- a road stretch of eight kilometres (km). During the ride, the bike speed was recorded at 40 to 50km per hour.

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