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Hold credible polls soon: Mosharraf

BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain has urged the interim government to promptly arrange a credible national election to transfer power to public representatives peacefully and with dignity, reports UNB.Speaking at a discussion, he cautioned the interim government, reminding that the people of the country ousted HM Ershad and Sheikh...

Ziaul's lawyers challenge ICT jurisdiction

FE REPORT Jurisdiction of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Dhaka to try crimes committed during the July-August uprising has been challenged.Lawyers of former Director General of the National Telecommunication Monitoring Centre (NTMC) Major General Ziaul Ahsan, who is an accused in a case filed on a charge of committing...

Anisul, Salman, Qamrul, Inu, Menon among 16 shown arrested in new cases

At least 16 people including Salman F Rahman, former private investment and industry adviser to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, former law minister Anisul Huq, former food minister Qamrul Islam, Jatiya Samajtrantik Dal President and former minister Hasanul Haq Inu, Workers Party President and former minister Rashed Khan Menon have...

Voting rights to be restored at any cost, says CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has said the voting rights of people will be restored at any cost, report agencies."People have lost interest in voting due to the lack of opportunities, and we aim to address their regrets," he said while speaking at a programme to inaugurate the...

Ex-MP Mostofa Jalal Mohiuddin on five-day remand

A Dhaka court has placed former lawmaker of Dhaka-7 constituency and Awami League (AL) leader Dr Mostofa Jalal Mohiuddin on a five-day remand in a case lodged over the murder of trader Abdul Wadud in the capital's New market area during the anti-discrimination student movement, report agencies.Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Jashita...

Three cops sent to jail over crimes against humanity

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has sent Assistant Commissioner (AC) of Police Tanjil Ahmed and two constables in cases for involvement 'in crimes against humanity' during the July uprising, report agencies.A three-member bench led by ICT Chairman Md Golam Mortuza Majumdar passed the order on Monday after hearing separate petitions...

Jubo Dal leader killed in Khulna, two held

KHULNA, Jan 20 (UNB): A local leader of Jubo Dal has been killed by miscreants on Railway Station Road in Khulna city on Monday.The deceased is Manik Hawladar (35), vice-president of No 21 Ward unit Jubo Dal and son of Mansur Hawladar of the area.Witnesses said a group of miscreants...

US initiative launched to improve resilience, livelihoods

FE ReportThe United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Host and Impacted Community Resilience Activity to improve the livelihoods of Bangladeshis, affected by the Rohingya refugee crisis in Cox's Bazar and the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), was launched on Monday.Adviser for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Syeda Rizwana Hasan was...

Research suggests method to reduce infant deaths, pressure on hospitals

To reduce deaths of young infants and pressure on hospitals, a research suggested a new method to address serious bacterial infections.Key findings revealed that young infants with any low-mortality-risk sign can be safely treated with outpatient care, simplifying medical care for families while maintaining effectiveness.Young infants with moderate-mortality-risk signs who...

Meningitis vax a must for BD umrah pilgrims

FE REPORTUmrah visa holders have been asked to take meningitis vaccine at least 10 days before their travel to Saudi Arabia.The passengers aged one year are not required to take the vaccine and if the vaccine has been taken within the last three years, there is no need for a...

Temperature may rise today...,,,;;

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country until 6:00 pm today (Tuesday), according to the Met office.Moderate to dense fog may occur over the country during midnight to morning and it may continue at places until 12:00 noon. Air navigation, inland river transport and road...