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Bangladesh to Issue New Currency Notes Without Sheikh Mujib’s Image

8Oct

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

Global

Bangladesh to Issue New Currency Notes Without Sheikh Mujib’s Image

Bangladesh government has decided to issue new currency notes that will no longer feature the image of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, founding father of the country and father of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. This move aims to remove traces of Sheikh Hasina’s administration. Credible diplomatic sources revealed that interim government plans to redesign several denominations, starting with 20, 100, 500, and 1,000 Takka notes. These new notes will not include Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s image, marking a major shift from current designs that prominently display his likeness. Bangladesh Ministry of Finance and Bangladesh Bank confirmed the decision. They will first redesign these four denominations, and officials indicated that they will eventually change all other denominations ...

British Woman Finally Gets Response to 48-Year-Old Application

7Oct

By Aqsa Azam3 Comments

Business, Global

British Woman Finally Gets Response to 48-Year-Old Application

A British woman recently received a surprising response to a job application she sent nearly half a century ago. Tizi Hodson, now 70, had applied for a motorcycle stunt rider position in 1976. The letter, lost in the postal system, was recently discovered and returned to her. British woman, Tizi Hodson, now 70 years old, recently received an unexpected surprise in the mail—a reply to a job application she sent nearly five decades ago. Back in 1976, Hodson applied for her dream job as a motorcycle stunt rider, but she never heard back. For years, she wondered why. The mystery was solved when the letter was discovered behind a drawer in a post office and returned to her, 48 years later. A note attached to the letter humorously explained, "Late delivery by Staines Post Office. Found be...

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal and Wife Become Delivery Agents for a Day

7Oct

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

Global

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal and Wife Become Delivery Agents for a Day

Deepinder Goyal, Zomato CEO, recently took on the role of a food delivery agent to experience what his delivery staff go through firsthand. He rode around the streets of Gurugram, delivering food to customers. His wife, Grecia Munoz, now known as Gia Goyal, joined him on this journey. Both wore Zomato’s red uniforms as they made deliveries together. Goyal shared his experience on Instagram, writing, "Went out to deliver orders a couple of days ago, teaming up with Grecia Munoz." He also posted photos of them navigating delivery routes and interacting with customers. The post quickly gained traction, earning over 28,000 likes, while a reel of him delivering food gathered around 12,000 likes. People Praised Couple's Efforts Many praised Goyal for his hands-on approach, with comment...

One Year of Gaza War: Tragic Toll and the Power of Conscience

7Oct

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Global

One Year of Gaza War: Tragic Toll and the Power of Conscience

Over the past year, around 42,000 Palestinians have died, and many more have been injured due to the Gaza war. In Pakistan and other countries, people have boycotted Israeli products in solidarity with Palestine, despite having minimal economic impact. However, Despite international laws, Gaza’s situation continues to deteriorate. On October 7, 2023, a tragic event unfolded near the Re’im kibbutz, not far from Gaza's border. Thousands of young people had gathered to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Sukkot when Hamas fighters launched an attack that led to over 1,100 Israeli deaths and took hostages. This attack marked one of the deadliest massacres in Israel’s history. In response, Israel initiated heavy airstrikes and started a Gaza war. Gaza, a densely populated area already suffering...

President Awards Nishan-e-Pakistan to PM Anwar Ibrahim

3Oct

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Global, Pakistan

President Awards Nishan-e-Pakistan to PM Anwar Ibrahim

President Asif Ali Zardari honored Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim with the prestigious Nishan-e-Pakistan Award. This award is given in honor of his steadfast support for Islamic causes and his deep friendship with Pakistan. A state dinner was also held in honor of the visiting leader and his delegation. In a prestigious ceremony at the Aiwan-e-Sadr on Thursday, President Asif Ali Zardari conferred Pakistan’s highest civilian award, the Nishan-e-Pakistan, on Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim. This honor was given in recognition of his unwavering support for Islamic causes and his steadfast friendship with Pakistan. The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, federal ministers, military chiefs, diplomats, and other senior officials. T...