Nation observes Mujibnagar Day
The nation observed the historic Mujibnagar Day with a pledge to let the new generations know the real history of the Liberation War and make the people reap the benefits of democracy, reports BSS.The day was observed through different programmes across the country highlighting significance of the memories of this...
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BNP seeks army deployment in Gazipur, Khulna city polls
BNP on Tuesday demanded deployment of army seven days before the elections to Khulna and Gazipur city corporations billed for May 15, report agencies.The party also sought immediate withdrawal of Superintendent of Police (SP) Harun-ur-Rashid of Gazipur and other partisan officials in the police and civil administrations for the sake...
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A big party doesn't own Liberation War: Quader
Awami League (AL) general secretary Obaidul Quader said on Tuesday a big political party of the country does not own the Liberation War but uses it in the election manifesto to woo the voters, reports BSS."Those who don't accept the settled issues of the Liberation War, including the historic March...
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'Gunfight' with detectives kills 'outlaw' in Rajbari
RAJBARI, Apr 17 (UNB): A suspected member of an outlawed party was killed in a 'gunfight' between his cohorts and detectives at Jakura Balurghat in Sadar upazila of the district early Tuesday.The dead is Saidul (32), local commander of Maoist Bolshevik Reorganisation Movement (MBRM).Asma Siddiqa Mili, superintendent of police (SP)...
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ACC grills whip Atiur Rahman over graft
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) quizzed on Tuesday Atiur Rahman Atik, a whip of the 10th national parliament, over his alleged involvement in graft incidents.An ACC team led by deputy director KM Mesbah Uddin interrogated Mr Atik, an Awami League lawmaker from Sherpur-1 constituency, from 10am to 2:00pm at the ACC...
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JU pro-AL teachers lock into scuffle, six assaulted
JAHANGIRNAGAR UNIVERSITY, Apr 17 (UNB): Six pro-Awami League teachers of JU (anti-VC group) were assaulted on Tuesday during a scuffle with another faction of pro-AL teachers (who support the VC) at the transport gate on the campus.Witnesses said the anti-VC group teachers tried to obstruct operation of staff bus on...
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