Legal Aid: Rajshahi District and Sessions Judge will provide legal assistance to remote rural areas from the city

April 29, 2024
Mazharul Islam Chapal Bureau Chief: National Legal Aid Day 2024 was celebrated in Rajshahi with the melodious sounds of the parade and charming arrangements.
On Sunday (April 28) at 9 am, the Rajshahi court premises were filled with various arrangements since morning to mark the day. At the beginning, the Rajshahi court's Senior District and Sessions Judge Mr. Sheikh Mofizur Rahman inaugurated the day by flying pigeons and festoons, symbols of peace. After the inauguration, he participated in the rally. The rally left the District and Sessions Judge premises and returned to the court premises via the Bhendipara (DIG Range Office) intersection in the city.
After the rally, he visited the voluntary blood donation program and legal aid fair and inaugurated the stalls by cutting the ribbon. During this, the stall organizers highlighted various initiatives on legal aid and how legal aid can be reached to marginalized groups.
The discussion meeting started at 10 am. The discussion meeting was moderated by Senior Judicial Magistrate Maruf Allam and District Joint Judge Luna Ferdous, and chaired by District Legal Aid Committee Chairman, District and Sessions Judge Sheikh Mofizur Rahman. The welcome address was delivered by learned Chief Judicial Magistrate Iqbal Bahar, learned Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Shah Md. Zakir Hossain, and Additional DIG of Police Md. Saiful Islam.
In addition, the learned Metropolitan Sessions Judge Mr. Al Asad Md. Asifuzzaman attracted everyone with his important and smart speech. Also present were learned judges of various tribunals (district and sessions judges), additional divisional commissioners and other judges, President of the District Bar Association Adv. Md. Ibrahim Hossain, general secretary and members, panel lawyers, legal aid clients, members of the Legal Aid Committee, Court Police, District Police, Metropolitan Police, various non-governmental voluntary organizations BLAST, National Women's Bar Association, BRAC, Sachate, Aid Comilla, ACD, OLAR, Parivartan, Diner Alo Hijra Sangha, Angorasar Samaj Unnayan Sangstha and all other levels of the public. A discussion was held on the significance of the day and crests were given to the best panel lawyers.
At the beginning of the discussion meeting, District Legal Aid Officer and learned Senior Assistant Judge Ariful Islam gave a valuable speech about the significance of Legal Aid Day and legal aid activities.
In the closing remarks of the president, the Chairman of the District Legal Aid Committee, Honorable Senior District and Sessions Judge Mr. Sheikh Mofizur Rahman, highlighted the role of the current government in the issue of government legal aid.
He said, “Smart Legal Aid is a Smart Country, Bangabandhu’s Bangladesh”. The Legal Aid Act 2000 was enacted to facilitate the path of justice for those who are unable to get justice or are deprived of justice due to financial hardship and other reasons. It is a groundbreaking and people-friendly law. As part of the current government’s commitment to the poor people, the government has established legal aid offices in all districts. In order to make it easier for the poor people to get legal aid, the government has created the posts of Legal Aid Officer, Office Assistant cum Computer Typist, Bench Assistant and Peon. He said that everyone’s participation in legal aid activities is important and called on everyone to help the poor people get their legal rights. He highlighted the importance of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) through conciliation to resolve the ongoing litigation.
He said that Rajshahi District Legal Aid Office has provided assistance in 14,982 cases till April 2024, out of which 11,651 cases have been settled, 3,331 cases are ongoing. From 2017 to April 2024, 3,035 people have received legal advice. From 2016 to April 2024, 1,648 people have applied for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Out of which 1,529 have been settled, 119 are ongoing and 1,84,03,811/- (One crore eighty-four lakh three thousand eight hundred and eleven) taka has been collected through ADR. Legal aid activities need to be made more dynamic. I believe that legal aid will reach remote rural areas from Rajshahi city very soon.
Later, he presented the crest to the best panel lawyer of 2023. This year, the best panel lawyer was selected as Ed. Neelima Biswas. Finally, he expressed his sincere thanks and gratitude to everyone and declared the event over.

 



Internet service will be disrupted across the country today

April 29, 2024
Internet services may be disrupted in various parts of the country today (March 2) due to maintenance work on the submarine cable. Maintenance work will continue on the Singapore side of the submarine cable (C-ME-WE-4) system today. Due to this, internet services may be disrupted from 7 am to 7 pm.
The matter was confirmed last Wednesday through a notification from Bangladesh Submarine Cables Company Limited (BSCCL).
The notification said that the circuits connected through this cable will be partially closed for approximately 12 hours from 7 am to 7 pm on March 2 due to maintenance work undertaken by the consortium on the Singapore end of the submarine cable (C-ME-WE-4) system.
However, it was also reported that the circuits connected through the country's second submarine (CME-WE-5) cable installed in Kuakata will remain operational as usual.
Operator companies have informed customers in advance about this by posting on social media and sending text messages to mobile phones, expressing their regret. These messages state that there may be difficulties in using internet services across the country from 7 am to 7 pm on Saturday.


What to do with social media accounts after someone's death?

April 29, 2024
Billions of people around the world use social media platforms. They spend a lot of time scrolling through Facebook and Instagram. They regularly post pictures and videos. They check their likes and shares. They also chat with friends all the time. However, many people wonder what will happen to their online presence after death. Sometimes, the user can decide what will happen to the account himself. But many may not know this. In addition, the account remains active until relatives inform social media about the person's death. If close relatives inform about the death, some social media allow the profile to be closed. Some social media provide different options. This information was obtained from a report by international news media BBC Bangla.
The report states that when a person's death certificate is submitted on Meta-owned Facebook and Instagram, the account is either deleted or memorialized. That is, the account will be frozen for a period of time and will remember the user. During this time, others will be able to post photos and memories on the account. The deceased person's account name will be written 'In Memoriam' or 'In Memory'. No one will be able to log in or operate that account unless the user provides a 'legacy contact' before death.
Typically, a family member or friend can be designated as a 'legacy contact'. They can manage the content of the deceased person's account or request to deactivate it. Memorialized accounts are not displayed to potential virtual friends in the 'People You May Know' or 'People You May Know' list on Facebook. And the deceased's friends do not receive any notifications of their birthday.
How to take advantage of legacy contact features
To take advantage of this feature of Facebook, you first need to open a Facebook account. Then go to Facebook from the app and click on the profile picture on the right. Then go to the Privacy and Settings option at the bottom. Go there and click on the Settings option.
After clicking there, several options will appear. From there, you have to click on the Access and Control option. Then, when you go to the Memorialization settings, the 'Choose Legacy Contacts' option will appear.
Go there and enter the name of the person you want to leave the account in the search option. Then the name of that person will appear on your screen. From there you can make the account in his name. However, to do this, that person must be your Facebook friend.
When you select someone, they will immediately receive a message stating that you are giving them responsibility for your Facebook account in your absence.
Meanwhile, in the case of X (former Twitter) accounts, there is no option to memorialize someone's profile. In that case, the account can only be deactivated if the person dies or the account owner is unable to use it.


28 Google employees fired for protesting investment in Israel

April 29, 2024
Google has fired 28 employees for opposing a new agreement with Israel. The employees recently protested by walking out of their offices in California and New York for 10 hours, according to a report in the Daily Sabah.
The report said that the uprising was led by a group of activists called 'No Tech for Apartheid'. They are unhappy with the new agreement with Israel, especially Project Nimbus. Israel and Google have signed a $1.2 billion deal for this project.
Following this incident, Google sent notices to employees involved in the protest. Even those who supported the movement but did not directly participate in the sit-in protest were also notified by the company's Employee Relations group.
An internal statement issued by Google told employees that such protests have no place in our organization and we will not tolerate such incidents.
In a statement about the protesters, Google said, "Physically disrupting the work of other employees is against our policy and will not be tolerated." These employees refused to leave the office area despite repeated requests, and were removed from the office for safety reasons. We have suspended 28 employees for their involvement in this incident and further investigation is underway.


Delete WhatsApp from Chinese app store

April 29, 2024
US tech giant Apple has said it will remove WhatsApp and Threads from its app store in China in compliance with a Chinese government order, citing national security concerns.
It is known that Apple recently removed WhatsApp and Threads, two popular platforms owned by Meta, from its application download site App Store. Although this change was made only in the Chinese branch of the App Store. Users in other regions can still download the two apps.
The US tech giant said the Chinese government ordered it to do so due to national security concerns. While WhatsApp and Threads have been blocked in China, other Meta apps including Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and others are still available on the App Store.
Even apps like YouTube and Twitter (now X) platforms are still being downloaded. So it's not clear to us how WhatsApp and Threads in particular have become a national threat to the country.


Clarke wants McGurk in World Cup squad

April 29, 2024

Former Australian captain Michael wants to see new power hitter Jack Fraser-McGurk in the national team for the upcoming T20 World Cup. 

Clarke has been impressed with McGurk's power hitting in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 cricket. He said that McGurk's devastating batting will make the selectors consider him for the World Cup.

McGurk got his first chance to play in this year's IPL. He impressed in his IPL debut against Lucknow Super Giants. The right-handed batsman scored 55 runs off 35 balls at a strike rate of 157, with 2 fours and 5 sixes.

McGurk then showed his formidable form against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He scored 65 runs off 18 balls with 5 fours and 7 sixes at a strike rate of 361. In that match, he set the record for the fastest half-century in this year's IPL by scoring a half-century off 15 balls. McGurk's power hitting did not stop in this match.

McGurk opened the innings against Mumbai Indians yesterday. This time, he again brought up a half-century off 15 balls, crushing the Mumbai bowlers. In the match, which touched his record, McGurk played a devastating innings of 84 runs off 27 balls, hitting 11 boundaries and 6 boundaries at a strike rate of 311.

McGurk has scored 247 runs in 5 innings for Delhi so far at a strike rate of 237 and an average of 49. Because of such devastating batting, Australia's World Cup-winning captain Clarke wants McGurk in the Australian team for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

"The selectors have to think about McGurk now," Clarke said in the commentary box during an IPL match. "There are only a few days left to pick the team. Honestly, the way he's playing, it's hard to leave him out."

He added, "I think the conditions will be the same in West Indies. The power play on slower wickets requires extra energy. He has created his potential and I would like to see him in the 15-man squad."

 



Williamson led New Zealand in the World Cup

April 29, 2024

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has announced a 15-member squad for the ninth edition of the T20 World Cup, with Kane Williamson as captain.

New Zealand was the first to announce its squad for the T20 World Cup, which will be held jointly in the United States and the West Indies from June 2 to 30. Along with the team announcement on Monday, they also unveiled their jersey modeled after the 1999 World Cup.

Williamson will lead the Kiwis for the fourth time as captain, and will be playing in the T20 World Cup for the sixth time in total.

New Zealand Test captain Tim Southee will be playing in the seventh T20 World Cup. The 35-year-old experienced pacer is the highest wicket-taker in T20s with 157 wickets.

Another experienced pacer, Trent Boult, will be playing in the T20 World Cup for the fifth time in his career. The 34-year-old will be in the bowling attack with Southee.

Pacer Matt Henry and batting all-rounder Rachin Ravindra, who are nominated as emerging cricketers for the 2023 ODI World Cup, will be seen playing in the T20 World Cup for the first time.

New Zealand head coach Gary Stead said, "When you go to play in the World Cup, you will need experience."

He added, "This is a great team with a lot of options like Kane, considering the balance, wickets and conditions."

Pacers Adam Milne and Kyle Jamieson were not included in the team due to injuries.

T-Twenty World Cup New Zealand Team: Kane Williamson (captain), Finn Allen, Trent Boult, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi and Tim Southee.

 



Mustafiz returned to the top of the list of wicket takers

April 29, 2024

Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman returned to the top of the list of wicket-taking bowlers in the tournament in Chennai Super Kings' big win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 cricket.

Chennai defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 78 runs in the 46th match of the tournament on Sunday night.

Mustafizur Rahman took 2 wickets for 19 runs in 2.5 overs in this match. As a result, Mustafizur Rahman returned to the top of the list with 14 wickets, along with two pacers, Mumbai Indians' Jasprit Bumrah and Punjab Kings' Harshal Patel. Bumrah and Patel have played 9 matches each and Mustafizur Rahman has played 8 matches.

After losing the toss at home, Chennai managed to post a huge total of 212 runs for 4 wickets in 20 overs, with opener Ajinkya Rahane out for 9 runs in the third over. However, captain Rituraj Gaekwad and New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell scored a pair of half-centuries.

In reply, Hyderabad surrendered helplessly to Chennai's bowlers. They were all out for 134 runs with 7 balls remaining.

Mustafizur Rahman was wicketless in the match, conceding 8 runs in his first over and 5 runs in his second over. In the 19th over, he attacked for the third time and took 2 wickets in 5 balls, conceding 6 runs.

The main criterion for bowlers to win the Purple Cap in the IPL is the number of wickets. If more than one bowler takes the same number of wickets, the match or strike rate is not taken into account. Economy, that is, how many runs are scored per over, is taken into account. This is exactly where Mustafiz lags behind Bumrah. Mumbai's Bumrah has bowled 239 runs in 36 overs so far, at 6.63 per over. And Mustafiz has scored 296 runs in 30.2 overs at an economy of 9.75.

Punjab's Harshal, however, has conceded more runs at a rate of 10.18 per over. Overall, Bumrah is now number one in the race for the Purple Cap, Mustafizur is second and Harshal is third.

 



Rupganj survived in the Premier League with a great victory

April 29, 2024

The match was a matter of life and death for both teams. Gazi Tyres Cricket Academy could not challenge their opponents in any category in that fight. Rupganj Tigers Cricket Club ensured their survival in the Premier League by beating them.

Rupganj Tigers won by 7 wickets at BKSP Ground No. 3 on Monday. The team bundled out Gazi Tyres for 206 runs with the combined efforts of the bowlers. Later, two openers Mahfizul Islam and Jasim Uddin paved the way for an easy win. They reached the target of 207 runs with 95 balls remaining in the last match of the relegation league.

Rupganj Tigers won 4 of their 13 matches. Despite winning against City Club in the previous match, Gazi Tyres lost the last match and were relegated to the first division. They reached the top level of Dhaka club cricket for the first time and could only survive for one season.

City Club, which has won just 2 of its 13 matches, was relegated before Gazi Tyres. In place of these two teams, Agrani Bank Cricket Club and Gulshan Cricket Club will play in the Premier League next season after being promoted from the first division.

After winning the toss and opting to bat, all five batsmen of Gazi Tires touched double figures. But none of them could extend the innings.

Captain Gazi Tahjibul Islam, who came in at number seven, scored 52 runs off 44 balls with 4 fours and 2 sixes, helping the team somehow cross the 200-run mark.

No bowler from Rupganj was able to take more than one wicket, but everyone contributed collectively in the tight bowling.

Chasing the runs, Mahfizul and Jasim batted for an opening partnership of 155 runs off 151 balls for Rupganj Tigers. Both came back off Shamim Mia in the 26th over. Mahfizul scored 74 runs off 77 balls with 7 fours and 2 sixes. Jasim batted for 77 runs off 75 balls with 9 fours and 2 sixes.

Salman Hossain and Abdullah Al Mamun secured the victory with an unbroken partnership of 41 runs off 31 balls for the fourth wicket.

Mahfizul won the Man of the Match award for his innings of 74 runs. The opener, who played in the 2022 Under-19 World Cup, finished this league with 410 runs in 11 matches with 3 fifties.

Short Score:

Ghazi Tires Cricket Academy: 206/7 in 50 overs (Mohabbat 27, Iftekhar Hossain 27, Ashiqur 17, Hafizur 21, Shamim 32, Ashraful 2, Tahjibul 52*, Iftekhar Sajjad 14, Aridul 1*; Mohiuddin 10-0-35-1, Ariful 6-1-19-1, Mamun 8-0-35-0, Hashim 10-2-33-1, Sohag 10-0-42-1, Ghalib 5-0-27-1, Aich 1-0-11-0)

Rupganj Tigers Cricket Club: 207/3 in 34.1 overs (Mahfizul 74, Jasim 77, Shamsur 7, Salman 23*, Mamun 20*; Iqbal 3-0-23-0, Leon 5-0-16-0, Aridul 8-0-38-1, Iftekhar Hossain 4-0-36-0, Iftekhar Sajjad 4-0-25-0, Hafizur 3-0-17-0, Shamim 5-0-44-2, Ashraful 2.1-0-8-0).

Results: Rupganj Tigers Cricket Club won by 7 wickets.



Directed the administration to stop increasing the price of medicine

April 29, 2024

The High Court has ordered the Health Secretary and the Drug Administration to take measures to stop arbitrary increases in drug prices. A High Court bench headed by Justice Mustafa Zaman Islam issued the order on Monday.

The court ordered the Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services to inform the government within 30 days about the action taken against the pharmaceutical companies. The pharmaceutical companies have been told not to import raw materials without government approval.

In addition, the High Court has issued a rule on why it is not illegal for the country's pharmaceutical companies to not take action to stop illegal drug pricing.