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Google Pay set to launch in Bangladesh within a month: Asif Mahmud
Google Pay, the globally popular digital payment platform, is expected to officially launch in Bangladesh within the next month, according to Asif Mahmud Sojib Bhuiyan, Adviser to the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, and the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
Power outage hits most areas of Barura amid storm
Strong winds uprooted several electric poles in Barura Upazila of Cumilla, causing widespread power outages across the region. Around midnight on Thursday (May 29), four poles near the Barura Upazila Health Complex were knocked down, disrupting electricity supply to most areas.
CA Yunus urges youth to form ‘Three Zero Clubs’ to save the planet
Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus has urged young people to take action by forming ‘three zero clubs’ aimed at protecting the planet from environmental destruction. Speaking at Soka University, Tokyo, Prof. Yunus warned that the current civilization is unsustainable and threatens human survival.
Heavy rainfall and landslides cut 0ff Bandarban-Ruma road
Continuous heavy rainfall caused by a low-pressure system has triggered multiple landslides in Bandarban, disrupting road communication between Bandarban and Ruma since Friday morning.
BNP leader Salahuddin calls for clear election announcement by December
BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed expressed hope that a clear announcement regarding the next national election will be made by December.
Deep depression may weaken into low pressure
The deep depression that formed over the Bay of Bengal is likely to weaken into a low-pressure today, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).
Another 22 pushed in by BSF through Habiganj border
At least 22 people were pushed into Bangladesh allegedly by India's Border Security Force (BSF) through Kalengar Debrabari area of Chunarcharhat Upazila, under the jurisdiction of the Rema Border Outpost of Habiganj Battalion (55 BGB).
Most political parties demand December elections: LDP Secretary General
Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Secretary General Dr. Redwan Ahmed has dismissed Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus’s claim that only one political party wants national elections by December. In a statement issued on Friday, Dr. Ahmed asserted that nearly all political parties — including at least 20 registered ones — are demanding that elections be held within the year.
All democratic parties demand elections in December: 12-party alliance
Leaders of the 12-party alliance have affirmed that not just one, but all democratic political parties in the country want the upcoming general election to be held in December this year.
Only one person opposes December election: Mirza Abbas
BNP Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas has claimed that only one individual—not an entire party—is opposing the proposal to hold the upcoming national election by December.
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