Fakhrul demands quick probe into recent killings
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday demanded a prompt investigation into the recent killings, including that of a scrap trader in Old Dhaka, to identify the offenders and bring them to justice, reports UNB."I would like to clearly urge the government to investigate these incidents very quickly...
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Ctg Jubo Dal leader expelled over extortion
CHATTOGRAM, July 12: The central committee of Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal has expelled Emdadul Hoque Badsha, former organising secretary of the now-defunct Chattogram city Jubo Dal committee, on allegations of extortion and land grabbing.The decision was announced on Saturday (12 July) in a press release signed by Nurul Islam Sohel, office...
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Certain quarter resisting reform efforts, alleges Nahid
SATKHIRA, July 12 (BSS): National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Saturday alleged that a certain quarter is resisting national reform efforts instead of their support beyond desire to remain in power, preferring to uphold outdated systems, perpetuate old-styled politics by shielding extortionists and terrorists."We have called for reform,...
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Women groups rally for direct polls to reserved seats in Jatiya Sangsad
Women's rights activists on Saturday demanded direct elections to the reserved seats for women in the Jatiya Sangsad, urging political parties to ensure meaningful representation and end the system of nomination that often sidelines women's leadership, reports UNB.The call came from a rally and public gathering held at the Central...
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Forge nationwide resistance against extortionists: Hasnat
OUR CORRESPONDENT BENAPOLE, July 12: Hasnat Abdullah, chief coordinator of the National Citizens' Party (NCP) for the southern region, has called for building nationwide resistance against extortionists.He made the call while addressing a roadside rally in Satkhira on Saturday (July 12)."Extortion has engulfed the country. Resist extortionists from every household....
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Students issue 24-hour ultimatum to withdraw case
The protesting students demanding quota reform in government jobs on July 13 last year issued a 24-hour ultimatum for withdrawal of a police case against them and declared to submit a memorandum to the President on July 14 to realise their one-point demand, reports BSS.The student coordinators gave the ultimatum...
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