Two sedition cases against Babunagari, two others
A Dhaka court asked on Monday the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) to submit a report within January 7 after investing the cases filed against three people, including Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh chief Junaid Babunagari for their opposition to setting up of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's sculptures, report agencies.Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate...
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Police on high alert
Police on high alert to guard a statue of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Boropol intersection in Halishahar of Chattogram on Monday following the vandalism of his sculpture in Kushtia — Focus Bangla
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Sculpture vandals must pay the price for audacious acts
Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader said on Monday those who vandalised Bangabandhu's sculpture will have to pay heavy price for their audacious acts, reports BSS."The government will not spare anyone involved with the sculpture vandalism," he said.The AL leader came up with the remarks while speaking at a...
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Hearing on indictment against Sayeedi Dec 28
A Dhaka court has fixed December 28 for hearing in a case lodged against six including convicted war criminal Delwar Hossain Sayeedi for embezzling money of Islamic Foundation (IF) Zakat Tahbil, reports BSS.Syeda Hosne Ara, judge of Dhaka Special Judge Court-1 set up on Dhaka Alia Madrasa premises, passed the...
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IOM launches health facilities for FFs in Cox's Bazar
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in collaboration with Cox's Bazar district administration, has opened a new health clinic for veteran freedom fighters in Cox's Bazar, reports UNB. Some of the freedom fighters who are still alive have been suffering from age-related diseases and complications and are thus in need...
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Azizus Samad, Syed Shamim made ALCWC members
Azizus Samad Azad Don and Syed Abdul Awal Shamim have been made executive members of Awami League Central Working Committee (ALCWC), reports BSS.Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina nominated them as new members of the party's central working committee (CWC) as per the power bestowed upon her through the party's 21st national...
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PM mourns death of Sylhet AL leader
Awami League president and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Sylhet Sadar Upazila AL president and valiant Freedom Fighter Mofizur Rahman Badsha, reports UNB. She prayed for the eternal salvation of the departed soul and expressed sympathy to the bereaved family....
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Land grabbers shift belongings along Buriganga bank
Residents of Kamalbag neighbourhood beside the Buriganga river in Old Dhaka are removing their belongings as Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority has kicked off an eviction drive, reports bdnews24.com.People were seen removing heavy machinery from their shops as BIWTA began the eviction drive against illegal occupants and structures at 10...
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Law enforcers sit in front of the National Press Club
Law enforcers sit in front of the National Press Club in the city on Monday to prevent any unauthorised assembly following a DMP ban on rallies, mass gatherings and using loudspeaker in Dhaka city without prior permission — Focus Bangla
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