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Barishal University has once again secured a place in the world-renowned Nature Index. This year, the university ranked 20th among 27 public and private universities in Bangladesh. The institution achieved this success with a share score of 0.15 through the publication of two research papers. Last year, Barishal University was ranked 23rd, but this year it has moved up three places. This achievement has created an atmosphere of joy and excitement among the teachers, students, and the entire university community.

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Crowds in Bangladesh are flocking to snap photographs with an unlikely social media star - an albino buffalo with flowing blond hair nicknamed "Donald Trump" due to be sacrificed within days.

Owner Zia Uddin Mridha, 38, said his brother named the 700 kilogramme (1,500 pound) bull over its flowing helmet of hair resembling the signature look of the US president.

"My younger brother picked this name because of the buffalo's extraordinary hair," he told AFP at his farm in Narayanganj, just outside the capital Dhaka.

Mridha said a constant stream of curious visitors -- social media fans, onlookers and children - have come throughout May, eager to see the internet sensation.

He watched as men poured a cool bucket of water over the bull's head, running a pink brush through its blond combover, neatly tucked between sweeping curved horns.

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A new pay structure is set to take effect from July 1 for government officials and employees, pensioners, and MPO-enlisted teachers and staff. The government has decided to introduce the new pay scale based on the recommendations of the committee led by Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Ghani.

Barishal, Bangladesh May 20 —
A faction of Chhatra Dal has unleashed a reign of terror on the Dhaka-Kuakata and Bhola-Barishal highways adjacent to Barishal University (BU), with incidents of extortion, intimidation and assault targeting transport workers and fish fry traders in the dead of night, sources confirmed.

Several leaders of the university's Chhatra Dal unit have repeatedly been named in connection with the incidents.

Allegations have surfaced that extortion on the highway is growing by the day under the patronage of top leaders of the organisation's newly announced committee. Traders and sources familiar with the matter confirmed that the racket operates under the shelter of university unit president Md Mosharraf Hossain, general secretary Arif Hossain Shanto and organising secretary Md Mizanur Rahman — with a share of the extorted money allegedly finding its way into their pockets.

According to the accounts of victims, at around 5am last Tuesday (May 19), a vehicle carrying shrimp fry from Patuakhali was chased from Barishal Zero Point and forcibly stopped on the Bhola Road near the university. The driver and his assistant were then taken to an under-construction building at a marine academy nearby, where they were beaten. The extortionists subsequently called the cargo owner by phone and demanded Tk 5 lakh in ransom.

Left with no alternative, the victims transferred a total of Tk 94,900 across three bKash mobile banking accounts before their vehicle was released. Multiple screenshots of the bKash transactions have been obtained by this correspondent.

U.S. President Donald Trump has once again warned Iran of fresh military strikes, saying Washington could deal a major blow to Tehran within days if no swift agreement is reached.

Speaking Tuesday (May 19) local time, Trump said he was “an hour away” from ordering a new attack but postponed the decision after Iran submitted a new peace proposal through Pakistani mediation, The Guardian reported.

Trump indicated that the situation could become clear within two to three days, and suggested that a new move could be taken on Friday, Saturday or Sunday if talks fail.

Tensions between the United States and Iran have taken a new turn. The Trump administration says it will not allow Iran the opportunity to develop a new nuclear weapon. Iran, meanwhile, says its proposal includes a ceasefire, lifting of sanctions and a reduction of U.S. forces in the region.

Analysts say both sides want to avoid an all-out war but neither is willing to make significant political concessions, leaving the situation effectively stalemated.

Iran has adopted a hardline stance in response to U.S. threats. A military spokesman warned that any new U.S. strike would open a “new front” against Washington, and Tehran said it would maintain control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital route for global energy trade, and rising tensions there have pushed up international oil prices.

Disruptions to shipping have raised concerns about global fuel supplies. Higher oil prices risk feeding global inflation and deepening fears of an economic downturn.

Human rights groups say numerous political prisoners in Iran have been sentenced to death and thousands detained since the outbreak of conflict, prompting growing international concern.

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World Bank to provide $350 million loan to Bangladesh to bolster energy sector security. The organization approved this loan under the 'Energy Sector Security Enhancement Project.'
​This information was disclosed in a press release on Monday.