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Fakhrul calls for joint effort to fight dengue

LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has directed all relevant institutions to work in a coordinated manner to prevent dengue, according to BSS.He said not only government initiatives but also public awareness and active participation are essential in combating dengue. He also instructed relevant government and private bodies,...

Jamaat will quit JS if denied right to speak: Shafiqur

Leader of the Opposition and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Tuesday warned that his party would not remain in parliament if it is not allowed to speak in the national interest, report agencies. He also called on supporters to prepare for what he described as a new 'revolution.' "As...

Speaker irked by absence of ministers in JS to answer MPs' questions

Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed on Tuesday said no state business is more important than a sitting of parliament, stressing that parliamentary proceedings take precedence over all other state activities, reports UNB. The Speaker made the remarks in response to concerns raised by Opposition Leader Dr Shafiqur Rahman under a point...

No chance for fascism to return, claims Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General and Political Adviser to the Prime Minister Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has said that the resurgence of fascism is no longer possible in the country, reports BSS."The people and democratic forces remain united...Any intimidation or evil activity of fascism must be resisted," he added.Rizvi made the...

18 pro-Jamaat DAGs, AAGs resign

Eighteen law officers of the Attorney General (AG)'s Office have resigned to protest the non-implementation of the July Charter, the state's opposition to a separate judiciary secretariat, and the repeal of the Supreme Court Judge Appointment Ordinance, reports bdnews24.com.Of them, seven were deputy attorney generals (DAGs) and 11 assistant attorney...

Four more witnesses testify in graft case against Benazir-

Four new witnesses has testified in a graft case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) against former Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed, reports BSS.The four witnesses are Md Sohel Miah, Md Riajul Islam, Asef Ainan Bokhsh and Sirajul Haque.The four appeared before Dhaka Special Judge Court-5 on Wednesday and...

RU marks historic Plassey Day with silent rally

Rajshahi University (RU) on Tuesday observed the historic Battle of Plassey Day with a silent rally to commemorate the event and highlight its significance in the country's history. The programme was organised by the Centre for Heritage Studies (CHS).The rally began at 11:00 am from Joha Square on the university...