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Modi showed respect to Yunus despite Hasina's disrespect

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep respect for Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and praised his contributions during their bilateral meeting held in Bangkok on Friday, reports UNB."We saw her (Hasina's) disrespectful behaviour towards you. But we continued to respect and honour you," Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam...

Helmeted men hurl bombs as two rival groups clash

A turf war between rival groups in Shariatpur's Zajira Upazila has turned violent as men wearing helmets hurled crude bombs from buckets in an open field, reports bdnews24.com.The scene, which resembled a war film, unfolded on Saturday morning in the open field of Durba Danga area under Bilaspur Union.Men wearing...

Judicial reform is no longer a distant aspiration: CJ

RANGPUR, April 5 (BSS): Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed on Saturday emphasised the foundational role of judicial independence in upholding the rule of law."Judicial reform is no longer a distant aspiration, it is unfolding now, he told a seminar here.Speaking as the chief guest, Dr Refaat said: "Over the...

Yunus-Modi talks raise a ray of hope: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said the talks between Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi created a ray of hope for the nation, reports BSS."It's a matter of great joy the sideline meeting has been held at BIMSTEC. We...

Teen dies from July uprising injuries

PATUAKHALI, Apr 5 (UNB): A 17-year-old boy who sustained bullet injuries to the head during the July uprising in Dhaka died at a hospital in Bauphal upazila of Patuakhali district on Friday.The deceased was identified as Ashiqur Rahman, also known as Hridoy, son of Ansar Hawladar of Paschim Jouta village...

Bangladesh always practises secularism, says home adviser

Home Adviser Lieutenant General Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (Retd.) on Saturday said Bangladesh always practises secularism as there was no difference among the people having different religious faiths, reports BSS."Bangladesh has always practised secularism. There is no such secularism like Bangladesh elsewhere (in the world). All the Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists...

Sramik League leader held over murder during July uprising

FE REPORT Police have arrested a Sramik League leader for his alleged involvement in killing a shop employee during students' movement against discrimination in July 2024. The arrestee was identified as Alamgir Hossain (45), a former general secretary of the city's Uttar Khan unit of Sramik League, an associate body...

Efforts to reinstate fascist AL won't be tolerated: Parwar

KHULNA, April 05 (BSS): Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Prof Mia Golam Parwar said efforts to reinstate fascist Awami League (AL) in the country will not be tolerated.He reiterated people no longer want to see any form of autocracy in power.The former lawmaker made the remarks at an Eid reunion as...

US revokes BD student's visa over anti-Israel protest

The United States has revoked the visa of a Bangladeshi student and detained her after she participated in a protest against Israeli actions in Gaza. In a separate incident, another Bangladeshi student was arrested even though a previous theft case against him had already been resolved, reports bdnews24.com.New York-based immigration...

NCP will not accept rehabilitation of AL, says Akhtar Hossain

RANGPUR, April 5 (BSS): National Citizen Party (NCP) Member Secretary Akhtar Hossain said they will never accept the rehabilitation of the Awami League, accusing the ousted party of committing genocide and crimes against humanity in Bangladesh. "If anyone from the Awami League dares to join any programme of NCP in...