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EU wants democratic institutions to function independently: Khasru

The European Union (EU) has decided to send election observers to Bangladesh for the upcoming national election, BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury said on Wednesday, reports UNB."The EU has decided to send observers following requests from the government and the Election Commission. They are eagerly waiting to...

Referendum should be held in Nov before polls: Jamaat

Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameer Dr Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher has said his party wants the referendum on the July National Charter 2025 to be held in November 2025 before the next national election, reports UNB."The referendum on the July Charter should be held before the national election, ideally by November," he told...

All must unite to ensure fair election: Home adviser

Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam has said citizens play the most crucial role in ensuring a free, fair and peaceful national election, urging all stakeholders to act responsibly in the run-up to the polls, report agencies.He made the remarks while talking to journalists after handing over 20 double cabin pick...

Menon, Atiqul, Palak, Gazi shown arrested in killing case

A Dhaka court has showed four people, including former ministers Rashed Khan Menon and Golam Dastagir Gazi, arrested in a case lodged over the killing of Md Shahjahan in the capital's Mohakhali area during the July-August Mass Uprising, report agencies.The other two people, who have been shown arrested in the...

Hefazat men block highways in Ctg after leader's death in road crash

CHATTOGRAM, Oct 8 (UNB): Leaders and activists of Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh blocked Chattogram-Khagrachhari and Chattogram-Rangamati highways on Wednesday demanding justice for the death of a leader in a road accident, halting traffic on the two highways.Police said executive committee member of the party Maulana Sohel Chowdhury sustained serious injuries when a...

Court freezes A/Cs of ex-minister Ruhal

A Dhaka court has ordered the freezing of 56 bank accounts of former Health Minister AFM Ruhal Haque, his wife Ila Haque, and their son Ziaul Haque over graft allegations, reports BSS.Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Sabbir Faiz passed the order on Wednesday, allowing a plea filed by the...

DB arrests 11, including seven BCL activists

Detective Branch (DB) police arrested 11 individuals, including seven leaders of now-banned Chhatra League, from different areas in the capital.Deputy Commissioner (Media and Public Relations) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police Muhammad Talebur Rahman disclosed the development to the media.The arrestees include Chhatra League leaders Chanchal Mia alias Enayet Karim Chanchal (35),...

ICT-1 issues arrest warrants against ex-BGB official, three others

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 has issued warrants for the arrest of four people, including former member of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Lieutenant Colonel Redwanul Islam, in connection with the killing of 28 people in the capital's Rampura aere during July Movement, report agencies.The three-member tribunal led by Chairman Justice Md...

Hostel manager held over torture of DU female student

A female student of Dhaka University (DU) was allegedly tortured by the manager of a private hostel in the capital's Tejgaon area on Tuesday night, report agencies.Officer in charge of Sher- e- Banglanagar Police Station Imamul Hoque said a case was filed against hostel manager Razia Begum by the victim...

Jamaat files bank account info, revised constitution to EC

The Jamaat-e-Islami has submitted its amended constitution and bank account details to the Election Commission (EC), six years after its registration was cancelled, reports bdnews24.com.A letter signed by the party's Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar was handed over to the EC's Election Assistance Branch on Wednesday,.Ahead of the 10th parliamentary...