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Only an elected govt can drive real economic growth

BNP leader Abdul Awal Mintoo has said a democratically elected government is crucial to real economic growth, as it remains accountable to people and prioritises their welfare, reports UNB.Speaking in an interview with the news agency, Mintoo criticised the introduction of a forced electoral system by the Awami League, claiming...

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman speaking

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman speaking at a conference of teacher representatives at the National Press Club in the capital on Sunday. - Focus Bangla

GM Quader slams govt for deteriorating law and order

Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader has expressed deep concern over the worsening law and order situation in the country and the lack of public safety, reports UNB."The law and order situation in the country has deteriorated significantly. It is worsening with each passing day. The common people's lives and property...

ICT sets May 12 for report against Atiqul, nine others

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has set May 12 for submitting probe report in a case lodged against 10 people, including former Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) mayor Atiqul Islam, over alleged genocides and crimes against humanity committed in the capital's Uttara area during the July-August mass uprising, report agencies.The...

Court orders seizure of Saifuzzaman Chy's shares, flats, plots

A Dhaka court has ordered to attach two flats and 315.94 acres of land, seize shares in 23 companies in the name of former land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury, his wife Rukmila Zaman, his family members and associates, over graft allegations, reports BSS.Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Zakir Hossain Galib...

53 injured victims of July uprising get Tk 0.1m each

KHULNA, Mar 9 (BSS): Fifty-three persons who sustained injuries during student-ledmass uprising last year were given financial assistance of Tk 0.1 million each.Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter handed over the cheques for financial support at a function organised by July Shaheed Smrity Foundation at Khulna Shilpokola Academy on Sunday.Address...

JCD to form human chains today to protest violence against women

Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of the BNP, has announced that it will organise human chains in educational institutions across the country today (Monday) to protest the growing incidents of rape, online harassment and violence against women, reports UNB.The programme also aims to register a protest against the...

India seeks friendly relations with BD: Rajnath Singh

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said India seeks to uphold amicable relations with Bangladesh, just as it does with all its neighbouring countries, reports UNB."India always wants to maintain good relations with its neighbours, and Bangladesh is no exception. Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee used to say that...