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Get ready for bigger oust-govt movement

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) observed on Wednesday a countywide token hunger strike, demanding the immediate release of its chairperson Khaleda Zia.The leaders and activists of the major political entity also urged the government to ensure proper treatment for the former premier.They went on the strike on the premises of...

'Prosecution proves charges against Aug 21 attack accused beyond doubt'

The prosecution at the hearing of August 21 grenade attack case on Wednesday said they have been able to prove the charges against the accused in the case beyond any doubt, reports BSS."All of them were involved in the planning of the attack, executing the plan, destroying the evidence and...

Tarana starts taking public transport 'to feel the pinch'

Commuting in this mega city is a big trouble and there is no one to care about it. But State Minister for Information Tarana Halim has decided to go to and return from her office by taking public transport to feel the pinch of travelling like commoners, reports UNB. On...

Fakhrul off to NY 'to meet UN secy gen'

BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam left here for New York, USA, early Wednesday to 'meet UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres', reports UNB.Fakhrul along with party executive committee member Tabith Awal left Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for the USA in a flight of Emirates Airlines around 1:50am, a BNP standing...

BNP slams 'widespread arrest of its activists'

Accusing law enforcers of detaining its over 100 leaders and activists from its token hunger-strike programme in the city, BNP on Wednesday alleged that the government has taken a strategy to arrest its opponents by giving permission for their programmes, reports UNB."Police swooped on our leaders and activists after the...

Court adjourns hearing as Khaleda skips appearance

A special makeshift court in Old Dhaka Central Jail adjourned the hearing in Zia Charitable Trust graft case filed against BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia as she did not agree to appear before it on Wednesday, reports UNB.Judge Md Akhteruzzaman of the Special Judge Court-5 adjourned the hearing after Khaleda's lawyer...

Contempt of court plea against DU VC, two others

A contempt of court plea has been filed with the High Court on Wednesday against Dhaka University Vice-chancellor Prof Akhtaruzzaman, Proctor Dr AKM Golam Rabbani and Treasurer Dr Kamal Uddin for not taking steps to arrange election to the DU Central Students' Union (Ducsu) in compliance with its earlier directives,...

Govt giving priority to women's dev: Chumki

State Minister for Women and Children Affairs Meher Afroz Chumki said the incumbent government is running its all activities giving priority to the development of women, reports BSS."The ministry has already taken a number of projects for the empowerment of women. A diabetic hospital for women and children has been...

Pro-BNP JU teachers observe hunger strike

JAHANGIRNAGAR UNIVERSITY, Sept 12 (UNB): Pro-BNP teachers and staff of Jahangirnagar University (JU)on Wednesday observed mass-hunger strike at the premises of Shaheed Minar on the campus demanding the party chief Khaleda Zia's release and better treatment for her.Around 50 teachers and officials under the banner of "Jahangirnagar Nationalist Teachers-Officers-Staff Forum"...