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Cabinet approves draft laws on gambling, drug control, exam offences, Bogura University

The Cabinet has approved in principle and gave final approval to four draft laws aimed at updating Bangladesh's legal framework on gambling, narcotics control, public examination offences and higher education, report agenciesPrime Minister Tarique Rahman presided over the 10th Cabinet meeting held in the capital's Jatiya Sangsad Bhabanon Thursday evening.In...

Govt installing loyalists to establish one-party rule: Jamaat Ameer

NARAYANGANJ, June 19 (UNB): Leader of the Opposition and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Friday alleged that the government is attempting to establish a one-party rule by appointing its supporters to key positions in banks, universities and local government institutions."The government is trying to impose a one-party system by...

Ziaur Rahman modernised agriculture: Moyeen Khan

NARSINGDI, June 19 (BSS): BNP Standing Committee Member Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan has said Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman was the first leader to initiate efforts to modernise agriculture in Bangladesh.At a time when the country was grappling with food shortages, Ziaur Rahman launched efforts to modernise the agricultural sector with...

Ex-state minister Harun Al Rashid passes away

Five-time lawmaker from Brahmanbaria-3 and former state minister Harun Al Rashid died while undergoing treatment at a hospital in the capital, reports BSSHarun Al Rashid also served as a vice chairman of theBNP and was elected Member of Parliament from the Brahmanbaria-3 constituency five times.He passed away at about 9:00...

PHQ issues alert over potential clashes on AL founding anniv

The Police Headquarters has issued a nationwide alert ahead of June 23, warning of potential clashes involving Awami League (AL) activists and members of rival political parties during programme marking the party's founding anniversary.It directed all police units to remain on alert and take necessary precautionary measures.The headquarters said leaders...

BNP leader hacked, severely injured at Mohammadpur

A local BNP leader has been seriously injured after being attacked with sharp weapons by unidentified assailants outside his residence in the capital's Mohammadpur area, reports UNB.The injured was identified as Md Nurul Islam (55), senior joint general secretary of BNP's Ward No. 33 unit in Mohammadpur.The attack took place...

Patuakhali road work halted by locals, resumed under 'JCD leader's directive'

PATUAKHALI, June 19 (UNB): Locals halted the construction of a road in Bauphal upazila of Patuakhali district alleging the use of substandard materials and deviation from tender specifications.However, the work resumed shortly afterward following alleged intervention by Abdullah Al Fahad, president of the upazila unit of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD)....

Top criminal 'Auto Sajal' arrested in city

Police arrested alleged top criminal 'Auto Sajal' in the capital's Sayedabad area on Thursday night, reports UNB.Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Additional Commissioner (Crime and Operations) SN Nazrul Islam disclosed the information at a press briefing at the DMP Media Centre on Friday morning.He said a team from Jatrabari Police Station...

'Govt working to ensure safe water for every citizen'

TANGAIL, June 19 (BSS): State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku has said the government is working to ensure safe and pure drinking water for all in urban and municipal areas across the country."Various infrastructure development projects are being implemented to improve people's living standards," he said.Tuku was...

Swechchhasebak Dal demands justice for slain leader in city

Jatiyatabadi Swechchhasebak Dal on Friday demanded justice for the murder of Billal Hossain Talukdar, former convener of the organisation's Ramna Thana unit, reports BSS.As part of the protest, the organisation brought out a procession in the capital. The march began at 4:30 pm in front of the BNP's Nayapaltan central...