Conspiracies on to halt revival of democracy in BD: Dr Zahid
BNP Standing Committee Member Dr AZM Zahid Hossain warned that conspiracies are going on to halt restoration of democracy in the country."Those, who want to destroy democracy, are among us, lurking in the shadows. It is our responsibility to expose them," he said at a rally in front of the...
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Govt imposes curfew, as 67 more people killed during shutdown
The government imposed a nationwide curfew at midnight past on July 19 last year in face of student-people's stiff resistance as at least 67 people were killed across the country that day during the student-led 'complete shutdown' demanding quota reform in government jobs, reports BSS.The government announced the deployment of...
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Documentary honours courageous private university students
A documentary titled 'Heroes Without Capes: Private Universities in July' has been produced to commemorate the vital and courageous role played by the students of private universities during the July Uprising, reports UNB.Made under the supervision of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, the documentary highlights the students' bold stance and...
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Nahid vows to resist 'fascism, Mujibism'
MUNSHIGANJ, July 18 (UNB): Vowing to continue resistance against 'Fascism and Mujibism', National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Friday urged all to remain vigilant as there is another fight ahead."There is another battle ahead. I urge our supporters to stay alert. We need the support of the people...
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Jamaat's national rally in city today
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islam will hold a national rally at the historic Suhrawardy Udyan in the city at 02:00 pm today (Saturday), reports BSS.Ameer-e-Jamaat Dr. Shafiqur Rahman will preside over the national rally, while Islamic and patriotic national leaders have been invited to attend the rally. They will also deliver important speeches,...
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JU Chhatra Union gets new body
Jahangirnagar University (JU) unit of Bangladesh Chhatra Union (a faction) has formed a new 25-member executive committee for a one-year term, reports BSS.The new committee was formed following the Chhatra Union's 33rd council, held Wednesday afternoon at the university's Shaheed Minar premises, said a press release signed by its office...
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'Daripalla' symbol back on EC website
The Election Commission (EC) put Jamaat-e-Islami's electoral symbol 'Daripalla' (balance scale) back on its website on Thursday, reports BSS.Akhtar Ahmed, Senior Secretary of the EC Secretariat, confirmed that 'Daripalla' was added as the symbol next to the registered party Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on the EC website on Thursday.
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Info ministry to collect memoirs of 0.1m people on uprising
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has taken an initiative to collect the memoirs of 0.1 million (one lakh) people on July Uprising through the 'Notes on July' postcards, reports BSS.
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