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Next election under EC: Quader

KHAGRACHHARI, Jan 3 (BSS): Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said the next general election will be held under the Election Commission (EC), not under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina."Next polls will be held under the Election Commission (EC), not under Sheikh Hasina", he told journalists after a meeting...

OIC assures Dhaka of pressure for Rohingya repatriation

The visiting delegation of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Wednesday met Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali and State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam, and discussed the Rohingya issue, especially their safe return to Myanmar, reports UNB. The 13-member delegation reiterated OIC's position and assured Dhaka of...

Defence continues arguments in Aug 21 grenade attack case

The defence in the August 21, 2004 grenade attack case on Wednesday continued placing its arguments as counsels for a couple of fugitive accused concluded their part of hearing, reports BSS. Counsels for Hanif Paribahan owner Md Hanif, Md Khalil, Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaikobad, Haris Chowdhury and Anisul Mursalin concluded...

BCL celebrates 70th founding anniv today

Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) is set to celebrate its 70th founding anniversary through different programmes today (Thursday), reports BSS.The largest student organisation having glorious heritage of struggle and success, the BCL came into being on January 4 in 1948 at the instruction of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur...

PM’s help for two ailing army officers

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday gave financial assistance for the treatment of two officers of Bangladesh Army, reports BSS. "The prime minister gave donation of Tk 50 lakh for the treatment of Major Jadid from her Relief and Welfare Fund," PM's Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim told reporters.He said Major...

Bomb attack kills one in Jessore

JESSORE, Jan 03 (BSS): A man was killed in a bomb attack at Chandropur village in Jhikargachha Upazila of the district today.The man identified as Abbas Morol, 44, was a resident of the village.Local people said the incident of bomb attack occurred at about 11 am. Rival terrorists hurled five...

Khaleda's graft case docs fake, claims lawyer

The investigation officer (IO) prepared fake documents to file the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case against BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, claimed Khaleda's lawyer during placing the defence argument for the sixth day on Wednesday, reports UNB.Khaleda Zia's lawyer Advocate AJ Mohammad Ali alleged that the IO of the case Harun-Ur-...

Taramon Bibi thanks PM for ambulance to RUHC

RANGPUR, Jan 3 (BSS): Living legend of the War of Liberation Taramon Bibi, Bir Pratik, thanked Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for giving a new ambulance to her native Rajibpur Upazila Health Complex (RUHC) in Kurigram district today, officials said."I am very happy at this moment-I pray for her (Sheikh Hasina)...

Hasan for vigilance on BNP's Jan 5 programme

Publicity and Publication Secretary of the ruling Awami League Dr Hasan Mahmud on Wednesday asked the ruling party leaders and activists to keep vigil on BNP Programme marking the Democracy Protection Day on January 5, reports BSS.He also urged the ruling party activists to prevent them with the people if...

BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia emerged out of the Special Court-5 at Bakshibazar

BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia emerged out of the Special Court-5 at Bakshibazar in the city on Wednesday after attending the defence argument hearing in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case on Wednesday. — Collected

Department of Narcotics Control brought out a colourful procession

Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) brought out a colourful procession in the city on Wednesday marking its 28th founding anniversary. — Focus Bangla