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Fakhrul slams attacks on quota reformers

BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir condemned on Monday the attacks on anti-quota movement activists, reports UNB.He urged the government to resolve the problem over the quota system peacefully through discussions with the demonstrators. In a statement, the BNP leader also demanded of the government to unconditionally release the...

'Bangladesh Chhatra League men' kicking an anti-job quota activist

'Bangladesh Chhatra League men' kicking an anti-job quota activist at the Central Shaheed Minar in the city on Monday — FE photo

Child murder, rape on rise

Incidents of murder, rape and suicide of children have marked a significant rise in the first six months of the current year comparing to the same period last year.The Bangladesh Shishu Adhikar Forum (BSAF) data showed that at least 216 children were killed, 351 minor girls raped and 170 children...

‘Forge united efforts to ensure win in RCC polls’

RAJSHAHI, July 02 (BSS): A senior Awami League (AL) leader urged on Monday party leaders and workers to make an all-out effort to have AL candidate victorious in the forthcoming mayoral election of Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC).AL joint secretary Jahangir Kabir Nanak made the urge while speaking at a discussion...

Myanmar's attitude about repatriation looks positive

Visiting President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Peter Maureron Monday said he saw a positive change in the Myanmar army chief's attitude towards the repatriation of Rohingyas from Bangladesh, reports UNB."I was moderately encouraged by the positive posture of the [Myanmar] Army chief," Peter Maurer said...

Order on Khaleda's bail plea in Narail case July 17

NARAIL, July 02 (UNB): A Narail court will deliver its order on July 17 on a bail petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in a case filed for her remarks on the number of martyrs of the 1971 Liberation War and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.Senior Judicial Magistrate of Sadar...

BGB working with neighbours to check cross-border crimes, says DG

BENAPOLE July 02 (UNB): Director General (DG) of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Maj Gen Shafeenul Islam said on Monday they are working in coordination with the border forces of India and Myanmar to check cross-border crimes, including smuggling."We've good relations with the border forces of our neighbouring countries-- India...