PM urges Oikyafront MPs-elect to join JS

Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina termed on Wednesday Jatiya Oikyafront's decision to boycott Jatiya Sangsad (JS) 'politically wrong', report agencies.She also urged elected MPs of the Oikyafront to join the House and raise their voice there, if any."I would like to call upon all who've been elected to join parliament...

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JCD's presence after nine years makes Madhur Canteen vibrant

After long nine years, Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), student wing of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), entered Madhur Canteen on the Dhaka University campus on Wednesday.As the DU unit JCD leaders and activists, accompanied by central leaders, proceeded towards Madhur Canteen around 10:30am, leaders and activists of the Bangladesh...

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BNP urges PM to 'free people, democracy'

A BNP senior leader said on Wednesday it is good news that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has planned to go on retirement, saying that people are waiting 'for that day,' reports UNB."Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday (Tuesday) said she has decided to retire from politics and spend the rest of...

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US House body writes to Trump on democracy in Bangladesh

Members of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs of the USA on has urged the Trump Administration to address the threats to democracy in Bangladesh. In a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday, the members highlighted reports of election fraud, improper election rigging and voter suppression surrounding...

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HC rejects accused Shamsuzzoha's bail plea

The High Court (HC) has turned down the bail petition filed by AJM Shamsuzzoha, personal assistant of prime accused Dr Abdul Kader Khan, in Awami League MP Manjurul Islam Liton killing case, reports UNB.The HC bench of Justice AKM Asaduzzaman and Justice SM Mozibur Rahman passed the order.Ruling party MP...

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BCL factional clash leaves six hurt at JU

Jahangirnagar University Feb 13 (UNB): Two groups of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) clashed at Jahangirnagar University (JU) on Wednesday, leaving at least five activists injured.Besides, JU Proctor Associate Professor ASM Firoz Ul Hasan suffered slight injuries when he tried to bring the situation under control.At least six bullets were fired...

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