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Muslim devotees offer their first Jumma prayers

Muslim devotees offer their first Jumma prayers of the holy month of Ramadan at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque on Friday. — Focus Bangla

Labour leaders demand festival allowance, overtime facilities

Leaders of the National Shop Employees Federation (NSEF) on Friday demanded festival allowances and overtime facilities for nearly six million workers employed in shops, retail outlets, shopping malls, and chain stores across the country.The demand was raised by the federation's General Secretary Amirul Haque Amin at a press conference held...

Disorder at religious sites to invite legal action: Kaikobad

CUMILLA, Feb 20 (BSS): Newly appointed Religious Affairs MinisterKazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaikobad has said that ensuring security at all religious institutions is a responsibility, and the government will make every effort to fulfill this duty. "If anyone attempts to create disorder, they will immediately be brought under the law....

Fakhrul condoles death of ex-US envoy Milam

BNP Secretary General and Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has expressed deep shock at the death of former United States Ambassador to Bangladesh, William B Milam, reports BSS.In a condolence message, he extended deep sympathy to the bereaved family members.William B Milam died at...

‘Acts of vengeance will not be spared’

BAGERHAT, Feb 20 (BSS): State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Sheikh Faridul Islam has warned that anyone attempting to carry out acts of vengeance will not be spared.He made the remarks during his first visit to his hometown of Rampal after assuming office. Upon his arrival, BNP leaders...

Dhaka Metropolitan South unit of Khelafat Majlis brought out a procession

Dhaka Metropolitan South unit of Khelafat Majlis brought out a procession from Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in the capital on Friday, calling for upholding the sanctity of the holy month of Ramadan. — Focus Bangla

Canal excavation will start within 15 days: State minister

The government will begin its canal excavation programme within the next 15 days, State Minister for Water Resources Farhad Hossain Azad has said, reports bdnews24.com.Speaking after a meeting with local residents of Boda upazila in Panchagarh on Friday afternoon, he said swift action would be taken to restore the country's...

Hasina-era excessive power charges to be withdrawn: Iqbal

SIRAJGANJ, Feb 20 (BSS): Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud has said the additional charges imposed on electricity during the tenure of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina will be withdrawn soon, adding that a committee has already been formed in this connection."Over the past 17 years, irregularities...

Hasnat vows to serve people of all faiths equally

Hasnat Abdullah, newly-elected MP from Cumilla-4 constituency, has said he will serve people of all religions equally during the next five years.Speaking at the 21st reunion of Bangladesh Sebashram Jubo Songho in Debidwar on Friday, he said his responsibility is not only to Muslims but to everyone.He urged citizens to...

Jubo Mohila League activists place Bangabandhu's portrait at AL's Dhanmondi office

A group of leaders of the banned Jubo Mohila League gathered in front of the Awami League (AL) president's political office in the capital's Dhanmondi, placing the national flag and a portrait of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at the main gate and chanting slogans, reports bdnews24.com.Around 8:30am on Friday, 10...

Eight BCL, Jubo League activists held in Ctg

CHATTOGRAM, Feb 20 (BSS): Police have arrested eight activists of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) and Jubo League during a sudden procession in front of the Rifle Club under Kotwali Police Station in the port city.The arrests were made around 6:00 am on Friday as the procession began, police...