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Fakhrul slams govt for 'fictitious' cases

BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir alleged on Monday the government has been filing 'fictitious' cases to suppress political activists, reports UNB."We're now deprived of all democratic rights, and we're not allowed to hold meetings and rallies. The government is suppressing and harassing the political activists by implicating them...

Jatiya Oikya Front's demand for dialogue irrational: Quader

Rejecting the Jatiya Oikyafront's demand for holding dialogue ahead of next parliament election, Awami League (AL) general secretary Obaidul Quader said on Monday the next national election will be held as per constitution, reports BSS."Demand for holding dialogue before the announcement of schedule for national election is irrational, unrealistic and...

Bernicat urges all parties to participate in election

US envoy Marcia Bernicat said on Monday free, fair, participatory and transparent election would be the key to any democracy's well-being.She urged the all parties to participate in election peacefully, as Bangladesh will soon go to parliamentary polls.Credible election should be held so that every party can participate in the...

Zafrullah now faces case for theft

After facing two recent cases over extortion, Zafrullah Chowdhury, the leader of BNP-backed professional group, has now been sued for stealing, reports bdnews24.com.A case was filed against him with Ashulia thana on Sunday night on charges of trespassing, theft, vandalism, damages and intimidation, said Rizaul Haque, officer-in-charge of the thana....

AL to hold joint meeting on October 26

A joint meeting of Awami League Central Executive Committee, Advisory Council and Parliamentary Party will be held on October 26, reports BSSThe meeting will be held at 6:00 pm at Ganabhaban, the official residence of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, said a press release today.Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh...

Front an extension of BNP-Jamaat, says Menon

Terming Jatiya Oikyafront an extension of BNP-Jamaat, Workers Party (WP) president and Social Welfare Minister Rashed Khan Menon said on Monday Jamaat will take part in the next national election under the umbrella of Jatiya Oikyafront, reports BSS.He urged the countrymen to remain alert about this ploy of BNP and...

Hanif urges people to vote for 'boat' again

Awami League (AL) joint general secretary Mahbub-ul Alam Hanif urged on Monday people to cast their votes in favour of 'boat', the electoral symbol of ruling Awami League, in the upcoming general election to maintain the current pace of development, reports BSS."The people should resist all conspiracies being hatched by...

Police arrest three 'robbers' in Tangail

TANGAIL, Oct 22(UNB): The Detective Branch (DB) of police arrested three suspected robbers from Rabna Bypass area of Dhaka-Tangail- Bangabandhu Bridge Highway on Sunday night.The arrestees are Sagar Sheikh, son of late Juran Ali Sheikh of Gohaliabari village, Jabbar Mia, son of Tula Mia and Rafiq Fakir, son of Shahjahan...