ACC acting as deadly weapon of govt to suppress opposition: BNP

Taking a swipe at the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for its 'inaction' over the reported corruption in the housing project of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, a BNP senior leader alleged on Wednesday the statutory body is only being used as a 'deadly weapon' to suppress the opposition, reports UNB."Though the allegation...

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Lack of policy responsible for falling paddy price: Dr Kamal

Ganoforum President Dr Kamal Hossain alleged on Wednesday that farmers are not getting the fair prices of paddy due to the lack of an agricultural policy and the government's 'irresponsibility', reports UNB."It's unimaginable that farmers are being punished for bountiful paddy production. They're now being forced to set fire to...

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Court set up at Keraniganj for Khaleda's convenience: Hasan

Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud said on Wednesday the government has set up a makeshift court in Keraniganj Central Jail as per rules and regulations to conduct BNP chief Begum Khaleda Zia's trial at her convenience, reports BSS."The government can set up court anywhere as per the rules and regulations...

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PM condoles demises of FF Shahabuddin, AL Feni leader, Shihab's father

Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina expressed on Wednesday deep shock at the death of freedom fighter Sheikh Shahabuddin, adviser of Mymensingh district Awami League and a prominent sports organiser, report agencies.In a condolence message, the Prime Minister (PM) prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed sympathy to...

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Bangabandhu's bust to be placed in Ankara soon

A bust of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman will be placed at the head of a boulevard named after him in Ankara, Turkey soon, reports UNB.The Turkish side will take a similar step as regards the placement of a bust of Ataturk in Dhaka, said the Ministry...

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