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  • #News United States Senator Richard Joseph Durbin has issued a warning to the Bangladesh ambassador to the United States, stating that failure to cease the vendetta against Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus could harm bilateral relations. 

In a post on his verified social media account, Senator Durbin emphasized the importance of the US-Bangladesh partnership and expressed appreciation for Bangladesh's assistance to Rohingyas. However, he stressed that continued harassment of Prof. Yunus would have negative consequences for the partnership. 

Senator Durbin shared that during his meeting with Bangladesh Ambassador Imran, he urged an end to the harassment of Prof. Yunus. As the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Durbin's message underscores the seriousness of the issue.
  • #News Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a warning to the West on Wednesday, stating that Russia was technically prepared for nuclear war and that any deployment of US troops to Ukraine would be seen as a significant escalation. However, Putin emphasized that he saw no immediate need for the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine. He mentioned that Russia was ready from a military-technical perspective but clarified that the scenario of nuclear war was not imminent.

While the Biden administration has stated it has no plans to send troops to Ukraine, it has emphasized the importance of approving a stalled security aid bill to support Ukrainian forces. Mykhailo Podolyak, a senior Ukrainian official, viewed Putin's nuclear warning as propaganda aimed at intimidating the West.

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has strained relations between Moscow and the West, with Putin warning of the risks of nuclear war but stating he has not felt the need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine. He reiterated Russia's nuclear doctrine, which outlines conditions for the use of nuclear weapons in response to certain threats.
  • National security concerns have led to bipartisan support in the US House of Representatives for a bill that would compel ByteDance, the Chinese company behind TikTok, to sell the app to a US company or face a ban. 

The bill passed with overwhelming support, garnering 352 votes in favor and 66 opposed, with nearly equal support from both Democrats and Republicans. Critics of the app argue that it poses a threat by potentially allowing the Chinese government access to user data and influencing US public opinion through its algorithm. 

TikTok and Chinese officials deny these allegations, but the bill now heads to the Senate, where it may face opposition. President Biden has expressed readiness to sign the bill if it reaches his desk. Despite these concerns, TikTok boasts over 150 million active users in the US.
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  • Scientists are making progress on a bold plan to genetically engineer a woolly mammoth, aiming to create a hybrid that closely resembles its extinct ancestor. The goal is to potentially restore the Arctic tundra ecosystem by releasing these creatures into their natural habitat. 

Harvard University geneticist George Church has been spearheading this effort for over a decade, and his company, Colossal Biosciences, recently achieved a significant breakthrough by reprogramming cells from an Asian elephant into an embryonic state, a necessary step in the process. These induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) can be manipulated to develop mammoth-like traits, such as a woolly coat and smaller ears. 

The ultimate aim is to create a living mammoth-elephant hybrid through cloning techniques, although this remains a long-term goal requiring further research. 

Despite some skepticism and ethical concerns, the project holds promise for conservation efforts and understanding genetic engineering's potential impacts on ecosystems.
  • The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has confirmed that one of its aid warehouses in southern Gaza has been hit, resulting in scores of people wounded. 

UNRWA spokeswoman Juliette Touma stated that the warehouse/distribution center in Rafah was hit, and there were scores injured. 

According to the Health Ministry, at least five people were killed in the bombing of the warehouse.
  • Paul Alexander, also known as "Polio Paul," passed away at 78 after spending 70 years inside an iron lung due to polio paralysis. Despite his condition, he pursued higher education, became a lawyer, and authored a book titled "Three Minutes For A Dog." His story inspired many globally. Paul's brother expressed gratitude for the support received, mentioning it eased Paul's final years and will cover funeral expenses. Paul's unique communication method involved tapping on a keyboard with a plastic stick. 

In an interview with The Guardian in April 2020, Mr Alexander spoke of his fears during the COVID pandemic.

"It's exactly the way it was, it's almost freaky to me," he said of the parallels between the polio outbreak in the US in the 1950s and COVID-19.

"It scares me."

Mr. Alexander also recalled people's reactions to seeing him, saying: "You can't believe how many people walked into my law office and saw my iron lung and said, 'What is that?', and I'd tell them, 'It's an iron lung'.

"'What does it do?' 'Breathe for me'."
  • #News The government has adjusted the timing for CNG station closures in Bangladesh to address gas supply issues. Now, stations will be closed from 4:00pm to 10:00pm until April 6. State Minister Nasrul Hamid announced this decision, aiming to resolve low pressure in gas supply. 

From April 19, the stations will close from 6:00pm to 11:00pm. Additionally, CNG stations will operate 24 hours from April 7 to April 18 for Eid travel convenience. Nasrul suggested using LPG gas during Ramadan due to ongoing gas shortages.
  • #News Representatives from Bangladesh's apparel sector faced rigorous questioning regarding labor rights, worker productivity, and wages during a virtual hearing conducted by the United States International Trade Commission (USITC).

The USITC is investigating labor practices in five major garment-exporting countries to the US – Bangladesh, India, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Pakistan – following a request from the US Trade Representative. The inquiry aims to determine if any of these nations gain an unfair advantage through unethical labor practices and how they have occupied a significant portion of the US garment industry.
  • #News A Bangladesh-flagged cargo vessel, MV Abdullah, was hijacked in the Indian Ocean by Somali pirates while en route to Al Hamriyah Port in the UAE from Mozambique's Maputo port with cargo coal. The vessel, owned by SR Shipping Lines, a sister concern of Chattogram-based Kabir Steel and Rerolling Mill (KSRM) Group, was attacked around noon today.

The vessel, carrying 23 crew members, including 11 from Chattogram, was reportedly taken over by pirates, who are now holding the crew hostage onboard. KSRM's media adviser, Mizanul Islam, confirmed the incident, stating that the crew members are currently secured in the vessel's cabins while the pirates have seized control.

Captain Anam Chowdhury of the Bangladesh Merchant Marine Officers' Association received a distress message from one of the hostages, indicating that the pirates were heavily armed. Efforts are underway to establish communication with the crew and seek government assistance.
#News United States Senator Richard Joseph Durbin has issued a warning to the Bangladesh ambassador to the United States, stating that failure to cease the vendetta against Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus could harm bilateral relations. 

In a post on his verified social media account, Senator Durbin emphasized the importance of the US-Bangladesh partnership and expressed appreciation for Bangladesh's assistance to Rohingyas. However, he stressed that continued harassment of Prof. Yunus would have negative consequences for the partnership. 

Senator Durbin shared that during his meeting with Bangladesh Ambassador Imran, he urged an end to the harassment of Prof. Yunus. As the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Durbin's message underscores the seriousness of the issue.
#News United States Senator Richard Joseph Durbin has issued a warning to the Bangladesh ambassador to the United States, stating that failure to cease the vendetta against Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus could harm bilateral relations. In a post on his verified social media account, Senator Durbin emphasized the importance of the US-Bangladesh partnership and expressed appreciation for Bangladesh's assistance to Rohingyas. However, he stressed that continued harassment of Prof. Yunus would have negative consequences for the partnership. Senator Durbin shared that during his meeting with Bangladesh Ambassador Imran, he urged an end to the harassment of Prof. Yunus. As the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Durbin's message underscores the seriousness of the issue.
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#News Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a warning to the West on Wednesday, stating that Russia was technically prepared for nuclear war and that any deployment of US troops to Ukraine would be seen as a significant escalation. However, Putin emphasized that he saw no immediate need for the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine. He mentioned that Russia was ready from a military-technical perspective but clarified that the scenario of nuclear war was not imminent.

While the Biden administration has stated it has no plans to send troops to Ukraine, it has emphasized the importance of approving a stalled security aid bill to support Ukrainian forces. Mykhailo Podolyak, a senior Ukrainian official, viewed Putin's nuclear warning as propaganda aimed at intimidating the West.

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has strained relations between Moscow and the West, with Putin warning of the risks of nuclear war but stating he has not felt the need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine. He reiterated Russia's nuclear doctrine, which outlines conditions for the use of nuclear weapons in response to certain threats.
#News Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a warning to the West on Wednesday, stating that Russia was technically prepared for nuclear war and that any deployment of US troops to Ukraine would be seen as a significant escalation. However, Putin emphasized that he saw no immediate need for the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine. He mentioned that Russia was ready from a military-technical perspective but clarified that the scenario of nuclear war was not imminent. While the Biden administration has stated it has no plans to send troops to Ukraine, it has emphasized the importance of approving a stalled security aid bill to support Ukrainian forces. Mykhailo Podolyak, a senior Ukrainian official, viewed Putin's nuclear warning as propaganda aimed at intimidating the West. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has strained relations between Moscow and the West, with Putin warning of the risks of nuclear war but stating he has not felt the need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine. He reiterated Russia's nuclear doctrine, which outlines conditions for the use of nuclear weapons in response to certain threats.
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National security concerns have led to bipartisan support in the US House of Representatives for a bill that would compel ByteDance, the Chinese company behind TikTok, to sell the app to a US company or face a ban. 

The bill passed with overwhelming support, garnering 352 votes in favor and 66 opposed, with nearly equal support from both Democrats and Republicans. Critics of the app argue that it poses a threat by potentially allowing the Chinese government access to user data and influencing US public opinion through its algorithm. 

TikTok and Chinese officials deny these allegations, but the bill now heads to the Senate, where it may face opposition. President Biden has expressed readiness to sign the bill if it reaches his desk. Despite these concerns, TikTok boasts over 150 million active users in the US.
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#tiktok #tiktokban
National security concerns have led to bipartisan support in the US House of Representatives for a bill that would compel ByteDance, the Chinese company behind TikTok, to sell the app to a US company or face a ban. 

The bill passed with overwhelming support, garnering 352 votes in favor and 66 opposed, with nearly equal support from both Democrats and Republicans. Critics of the app argue that it poses a threat by potentially allowing the Chinese government access to user data and influencing US public opinion through its algorithm. 

TikTok and Chinese officials deny these allegations, but the bill now heads to the Senate, where it may face opposition. President Biden has expressed readiness to sign the bill if it reaches his desk. Despite these concerns, TikTok boasts over 150 million active users in the US.
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#tiktok #tiktokban
National security concerns have led to bipartisan support in the US House of Representatives for a bill that would compel ByteDance, the Chinese company behind TikTok, to sell the app to a US company or face a ban. 

The bill passed with overwhelming support, garnering 352 votes in favor and 66 opposed, with nearly equal support from both Democrats and Republicans. Critics of the app argue that it poses a threat by potentially allowing the Chinese government access to user data and influencing US public opinion through its algorithm. 

TikTok and Chinese officials deny these allegations, but the bill now heads to the Senate, where it may face opposition. President Biden has expressed readiness to sign the bill if it reaches his desk. Despite these concerns, TikTok boasts over 150 million active users in the US.
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.
.
#tiktok #tiktokban
National security concerns have led to bipartisan support in the US House of Representatives for a bill that would compel ByteDance, the Chinese company behind TikTok, to sell the app to a US company or face a ban. 

The bill passed with overwhelming support, garnering 352 votes in favor and 66 opposed, with nearly equal support from both Democrats and Republicans. Critics of the app argue that it poses a threat by potentially allowing the Chinese government access to user data and influencing US public opinion through its algorithm. 

TikTok and Chinese officials deny these allegations, but the bill now heads to the Senate, where it may face opposition. President Biden has expressed readiness to sign the bill if it reaches his desk. Despite these concerns, TikTok boasts over 150 million active users in the US.
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#tiktok #tiktokban
National security concerns have led to bipartisan support in the US House of Representatives for a bill that would compel ByteDance, the Chinese company behind TikTok, to sell the app to a US company or face a ban. The bill passed with overwhelming support, garnering 352 votes in favor and 66 opposed, with nearly equal support from both Democrats and Republicans. Critics of the app argue that it poses a threat by potentially allowing the Chinese government access to user data and influencing US public opinion through its algorithm. TikTok and Chinese officials deny these allegations, but the bill now heads to the Senate, where it may face opposition. President Biden has expressed readiness to sign the bill if it reaches his desk. Despite these concerns, TikTok boasts over 150 million active users in the US. . . . . . #tiktok #tiktokban
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Scientists are making progress on a bold plan to genetically engineer a woolly mammoth, aiming to create a hybrid that closely resembles its extinct ancestor. The goal is to potentially restore the Arctic tundra ecosystem by releasing these creatures into their natural habitat. 

Harvard University geneticist George Church has been spearheading this effort for over a decade, and his company, Colossal Biosciences, recently achieved a significant breakthrough by reprogramming cells from an Asian elephant into an embryonic state, a necessary step in the process. These induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) can be manipulated to develop mammoth-like traits, such as a woolly coat and smaller ears. 

The ultimate aim is to create a living mammoth-elephant hybrid through cloning techniques, although this remains a long-term goal requiring further research. 

Despite some skepticism and ethical concerns, the project holds promise for conservation efforts and understanding genetic engineering's potential impacts on ecosystems.
Scientists are making progress on a bold plan to genetically engineer a woolly mammoth, aiming to create a hybrid that closely resembles its extinct ancestor. The goal is to potentially restore the Arctic tundra ecosystem by releasing these creatures into their natural habitat. Harvard University geneticist George Church has been spearheading this effort for over a decade, and his company, Colossal Biosciences, recently achieved a significant breakthrough by reprogramming cells from an Asian elephant into an embryonic state, a necessary step in the process. These induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) can be manipulated to develop mammoth-like traits, such as a woolly coat and smaller ears. The ultimate aim is to create a living mammoth-elephant hybrid through cloning techniques, although this remains a long-term goal requiring further research. Despite some skepticism and ethical concerns, the project holds promise for conservation efforts and understanding genetic engineering's potential impacts on ecosystems.
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4/9
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has confirmed that one of its aid warehouses in southern Gaza has been hit, resulting in scores of people wounded. 

UNRWA spokeswoman Juliette Touma stated that the warehouse/distribution center in Rafah was hit, and there were scores injured. 

According to the Health Ministry, at least five people were killed in the bombing of the warehouse.
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has confirmed that one of its aid warehouses in southern Gaza has been hit, resulting in scores of people wounded. UNRWA spokeswoman Juliette Touma stated that the warehouse/distribution center in Rafah was hit, and there were scores injured. According to the Health Ministry, at least five people were killed in the bombing of the warehouse.
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Paul Alexander, also known as "Polio Paul," passed away at 78 after spending 70 years inside an iron lung due to polio paralysis. Despite his condition, he pursued higher education, became a lawyer, and authored a book titled "Three Minutes For A Dog." His story inspired many globally. Paul's brother expressed gratitude for the support received, mentioning it eased Paul's final years and will cover funeral expenses. Paul's unique communication method involved tapping on a keyboard with a plastic stick. 

In an interview with The Guardian in April 2020, Mr Alexander spoke of his fears during the COVID pandemic.

"It's exactly the way it was, it's almost freaky to me," he said of the parallels between the polio outbreak in the US in the 1950s and COVID-19.

"It scares me."

Mr. Alexander also recalled people's reactions to seeing him, saying: "You can't believe how many people walked into my law office and saw my iron lung and said, 'What is that?', and I'd tell them, 'It's an iron lung'.

"'What does it do?' 'Breathe for me'."
Paul Alexander, also known as "Polio Paul," passed away at 78 after spending 70 years inside an iron lung due to polio paralysis. Despite his condition, he pursued higher education, became a lawyer, and authored a book titled "Three Minutes For A Dog." His story inspired many globally. Paul's brother expressed gratitude for the support received, mentioning it eased Paul's final years and will cover funeral expenses. Paul's unique communication method involved tapping on a keyboard with a plastic stick. 

In an interview with The Guardian in April 2020, Mr Alexander spoke of his fears during the COVID pandemic.

"It's exactly the way it was, it's almost freaky to me," he said of the parallels between the polio outbreak in the US in the 1950s and COVID-19.

"It scares me."

Mr. Alexander also recalled people's reactions to seeing him, saying: "You can't believe how many people walked into my law office and saw my iron lung and said, 'What is that?', and I'd tell them, 'It's an iron lung'.

"'What does it do?' 'Breathe for me'."
Paul Alexander, also known as "Polio Paul," passed away at 78 after spending 70 years inside an iron lung due to polio paralysis. Despite his condition, he pursued higher education, became a lawyer, and authored a book titled "Three Minutes For A Dog." His story inspired many globally. Paul's brother expressed gratitude for the support received, mentioning it eased Paul's final years and will cover funeral expenses. Paul's unique communication method involved tapping on a keyboard with a plastic stick. In an interview with The Guardian in April 2020, Mr Alexander spoke of his fears during the COVID pandemic. "It's exactly the way it was, it's almost freaky to me," he said of the parallels between the polio outbreak in the US in the 1950s and COVID-19. "It scares me." Mr. Alexander also recalled people's reactions to seeing him, saying: "You can't believe how many people walked into my law office and saw my iron lung and said, 'What is that?', and I'd tell them, 'It's an iron lung'. "'What does it do?' 'Breathe for me'."
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#News The government has adjusted the timing for CNG station closures in Bangladesh to address gas supply issues. Now, stations will be closed from 4:00pm to 10:00pm until April 6. State Minister Nasrul Hamid announced this decision, aiming to resolve low pressure in gas supply. 

From April 19, the stations will close from 6:00pm to 11:00pm. Additionally, CNG stations will operate 24 hours from April 7 to April 18 for Eid travel convenience. Nasrul suggested using LPG gas during Ramadan due to ongoing gas shortages.
#News The government has adjusted the timing for CNG station closures in Bangladesh to address gas supply issues. Now, stations will be closed from 4:00pm to 10:00pm until April 6. State Minister Nasrul Hamid announced this decision, aiming to resolve low pressure in gas supply. From April 19, the stations will close from 6:00pm to 11:00pm. Additionally, CNG stations will operate 24 hours from April 7 to April 18 for Eid travel convenience. Nasrul suggested using LPG gas during Ramadan due to ongoing gas shortages.
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#News Representatives from Bangladesh's apparel sector faced rigorous questioning regarding labor rights, worker productivity, and wages during a virtual hearing conducted by the United States International Trade Commission (USITC).

The USITC is investigating labor practices in five major garment-exporting countries to the US – Bangladesh, India, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Pakistan – following a request from the US Trade Representative. The inquiry aims to determine if any of these nations gain an unfair advantage through unethical labor practices and how they have occupied a significant portion of the US garment industry.
#News Representatives from Bangladesh's apparel sector faced rigorous questioning regarding labor rights, worker productivity, and wages during a virtual hearing conducted by the United States International Trade Commission (USITC). The USITC is investigating labor practices in five major garment-exporting countries to the US – Bangladesh, India, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Pakistan – following a request from the US Trade Representative. The inquiry aims to determine if any of these nations gain an unfair advantage through unethical labor practices and how they have occupied a significant portion of the US garment industry.
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#News A Bangladesh-flagged cargo vessel, MV Abdullah, was hijacked in the Indian Ocean by Somali pirates while en route to Al Hamriyah Port in the UAE from Mozambique's Maputo port with cargo coal. The vessel, owned by SR Shipping Lines, a sister concern of Chattogram-based Kabir Steel and Rerolling Mill (KSRM) Group, was attacked around noon today.

The vessel, carrying 23 crew members, including 11 from Chattogram, was reportedly taken over by pirates, who are now holding the crew hostage onboard. KSRM's media adviser, Mizanul Islam, confirmed the incident, stating that the crew members are currently secured in the vessel's cabins while the pirates have seized control.

Captain Anam Chowdhury of the Bangladesh Merchant Marine Officers' Association received a distress message from one of the hostages, indicating that the pirates were heavily armed. Efforts are underway to establish communication with the crew and seek government assistance.
#News A Bangladesh-flagged cargo vessel, MV Abdullah, was hijacked in the Indian Ocean by Somali pirates while en route to Al Hamriyah Port in the UAE from Mozambique's Maputo port with cargo coal. The vessel, owned by SR Shipping Lines, a sister concern of Chattogram-based Kabir Steel and Rerolling Mill (KSRM) Group, was attacked around noon today. The vessel, carrying 23 crew members, including 11 from Chattogram, was reportedly taken over by pirates, who are now holding the crew hostage onboard. KSRM's media adviser, Mizanul Islam, confirmed the incident, stating that the crew members are currently secured in the vessel's cabins while the pirates have seized control. Captain Anam Chowdhury of the Bangladesh Merchant Marine Officers' Association received a distress message from one of the hostages, indicating that the pirates were heavily armed. Efforts are underway to establish communication with the crew and seek government assistance.
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