BNP observes hunger strike seeking Khaleda's release

BNP observed a six-hour token hunger strike programme in the city on Sunday demanding its chairperson Khaleda Zia's release from jail and her proper treatment, reports UNB.The programme began at the auditorium of Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh at 10:30am and ended at 4:30pm.Leaders and activists of BNP and its associate...

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BCL-police clash leaves seven injured at CU

CHATTOGRAM, Apr 07: A total of seven persons, including a policeman, were injured as Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists clashed with police on the Chattogram University (CU) campus at noon. Agitated, BCL activists also ransacked vehicles of police and teachers during the melee.Of the injured, police constable Farid of Hathazari...

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Khaleda's release on parole not possible, says Hanif

Ruling out the possibility of releasing BNP chief Khaleda Zia's on parole, Awami League joint general secretary Mahbubul Alam Hanif said on Sunday she does not fall under any category to be given release on parole, reports UNB.He, however, said the government will consider if Khaleda Zia applies for her...

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SK Sinha bribery case report on May 16

A Dhaka court on Sunday set May 16 for submitting the probe report in the case lodged against former Chief Justice (CJ) Surendra Kumar Sinha for allegedly demanding bribe, report BSS, reports BSS.Dhaka metropolitan magistrate Satyabrata Shikder set the new date as investigation officer in the case and director of...

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CEC gives aid to Rangamati attack victims

RANGAMATI, April 07 (BSS): Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda on Sunday distributed cheques among the families of the victims of a terrorist attack at Baghaichhari carried out on March 18.Each family of seven deceased received Tk five lakh while families of 19 seriously injured persons received Tk one...

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