Dhaka Club, MedPark Hospital Thailand sign MoU to strengthen healthcare cooperation

Dhaka Club Limited and MedPark Hospital Thailand have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening healthcare cooperation and facilitating access to specialised medical services for Dhaka Club members.The MoU was signed on Saturday, August 29, at a ceremony held at Dhaka Club, with representatives from both organisations in attendance.Prior to the signing ceremony, a special medical seminar was organised exclusively for Dhaka Club members. During the seminar, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suwatchai, a specialist in Interventional Cardiology, Cardiology and Vascular Disease at MedPark Hospital, discussed various cardiovascular conditions, associated risk factors and modern treatment approaches.Dr. Sombat Kunakornsawat, an Orthopedic Surgery specialist with expertise in Spine Surgery, discussed various spinal conditions, back and neck pain, as well as modern medical and surgical treatment approaches.The visiting specialists also highlighted MedPark Hospital Thailand’s advan...

Nakshi Katha Marathon blends heritage, youth and healthy living

Staff CorrespondentThe ‘Nakshi Katha Marathon’ was held at Hatirjheel in the capital on Friday, bringing together Bangladesh’s folk heritage, youth and the message of healthy living.Organised by NSU Runners, with fashion and lifestyle brand Twelve as the title sponsor, the event attracted around 1,500 runners. The marathon began at 5am, with participants competing in 2km, 5km and 15km categories.Runners began gathering at Hatirjheel before dawn, with young people making up a si...

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522 arrested in Dhaka, 25 cases filed

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 522 people in the capital over the past 24 hours during a regular anti-crime drive.The arrests were made in different areas of the capital, while 25 cases were filed during the period, according to a DMP statement.Mirpur division accounted for the highest number of arrests at 168, followed by Tejgaon with 76, Motijheel 64, Ramna 51, Wari 48, Uttara 43, Lalbagh 38, Gulshan 34 and the Detective Branch one.Police also seized 4,054 yaba tablets, 346 grams of cannabis, 100 grams of gold, two knives and nine mobile phones during the operations.One victim was also rescued, the statement said.Legal proceedings against the arrested people are underway, reports BSS....

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BCB warns unapproved district cricket bodies are illegal

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has warned that any organisation using the title “District Cricket Association” without the board’s approval or recognition will be considered illegal.In a statement, the BCB said any organisation, institution or committee formed by an individual or group without its approval, recognition or affiliation cannot be considered a BCB-recognised district cricket association.According to the BCB constitution, the formation and administration of regional and district cricket associations fall under the board’s authority.Under Article 6.2, the BCB is responsible for establishing regional and district cricket associations, while Article 6.4 gives it authority to recognise, administer and supervise those bodies.The board said organisations operating outside this framework cannot function as district cricket associations.Under Article 9.1(b), district cricket associations must also be formed in line with BCB-approved policies and regulations. Compliance with the prescribed structure is mandatory for participation in domestic competitions, including the National Cricket League, National Cricket Championship and age-group tournaments.The BCB said only associations formed according to its constitution and formally approved by the board will be recognised as “District Cricket Associations.”It warned that any organisation using the title without the required approval would be considered unconstitutional and illegal....

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