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Only people, not any party, have power to decide country's future: Khasru

Newly-appointed German Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Rüdiger has Lotz met BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and discussed issues related to the upcoming national election, trade, investment and broader bilateral cooperation, report agencies.The hour-long meeting, which began around 10:30 am on Thursday, was held at the BNP Chairperson's office...

Warrants for arrest of Hasina, 29 others sent to law enforcers

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has sent warrants for arrest of 30 people, including former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, in two cases over enforced disappearances to the inspector general of police, reports bdnews24.com.Copies of the warrants were also sent to the offices of 12 senior figures in the government, military,...

Police firing killed two in front of me in Chankharpul: Asif Mahmud

LGRD Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain has said two people were killed in front of him in the capital's Chankharpul area during police firing on August 5, 2024, reports BSS."Two people were killed right in front of me. Later I got to learn that six protesters were gunned down by...

Fair polls a must to keep democracy alive: Tarique

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said democracy is not just about holding elections but about ensuring people's freedom and fundamental rights, reports UNB.In a message issued on Thursday marking Shaheed Jihad Day and the 30th anniversary of the martyrdom of Nazir Uddin Ahmed Jihad, Tarique, however, said fair and...

NCP reiterates demand for electoral symbol 'Water Lily'

The National Citizen Party (NCP) on Thursday reiterated its call to the Election Commission (NCP) to allocate 'Water Lily' as its electoral symbol, reports UNB.The party also demanded that the Commission remove other national emblems, including the 'Sheaf of Paddy' and the 'Star', from the list of election symbols if...

BD welcomes Hamas-Israel dialogue

Bangladesh has welcomed the ongoing dialogue between Hamas and Israel aimed at ending the war in Gaza, reports BSS.Dhaka expressed the hope that the diplomatic initiative would pave the way for lasting peace in the region and the establishment of an independent and sovereign State of Palestine, said the foreign...

Australian envoy meets Jamaat Ameer

Australian High Commissioner Susan Ryle hasmet with Jamaat-e-Islami Amir ShafiqurRahman, reports bdnews24.com.She went to the Shafiqur's office in Bashundhara at 9:00 am on Thursday. She was accompanied by Deputy High Commissioner Clinton Pobke, Political First Secretary Anna Peterson, and several other representatives.The meeting discussed the proportional representation system, the upcoming...

Ex-AL MP Omar Faruk, four others held

Detective Branch (DB) of police has arrested five leaders and activists, including a former member of parliament (MP) of banned Awami League (AL) and its affiliates in different parts of the capital. The arrestees are former MP of Noagaon--6 constituency Md Omar Faruk Suman (47), former vice-president of Dhaka city...

Ganatantra Mancha announces 140 candidates for polls

The Ganatantra Mancha, an alliance of six political parties, has announced its first list of 140 candidates, declaring its plan to contest all 300 constituencies in the upcoming national election, report agencies.The list was announced by the alliance's coordinator and Rashtra Sangskar Andolon Chief Coordinator Hasnat Quaiyum at a press...