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Govt committed to restoring democracy, economy: Fakhrul

LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said the government remains firmly committed to restoring democratic institutions, revitalising the economy and implementing the commitments set out in the July National Charter, reports UNB."Democracy is facing mounting challenges across the world and Bangladesh is no exception.Our responsibility is to...

Jamaat is 'not a party of angels': Shafiqur

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has said his party is 'not a party of angels', acknowledging that its leaders and activists could make mistakes."We are human beings, and we make mistakes. We have made it clear that wrongdoing and Jamaat-e-Islami cannot go together. But that does not mean we never...

UP member hacked to death in Narail

NARAIL, July 24 (UNB): A Union Parishad (UP) member has been hacked to death by unidentified assailants while returning home from a local market in Kalia upazila of Narail.The deceased is Md Moni Mia Sheikh (45), a member from ward No. 1 of Jaynagor Union Parishad and a resident of...

Govt appoints 12 to key posts on contract

The government has made one-year contractual appointments to 12 key posts, including additional secretary at the Election Commission (EC), reports bdnews24.com.The Ministry of Public Administration announced the decisions in separate orders on Thursday.Aside from the EC role, the remaining 11 have been placed at grade-2 rank.Shamsul Alam was appointed additional...

JCD to visit graves of uprising martyrs July 28-29

Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) will visit the graves of martyrs and meet their family members across the country on July 28 and 29 to pay tribute to the heroes of the historic mass uprising, reports BSS.During the two-day nationwide programme, JCD leaders will also hand over gift items on behalf...

BSF push-in attempt through C'nawabganj, Kushtia borders foiled

CHAPAINAWABGANJ, July 24 (UNB): Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Friday foiled an alleged attempt by India's Border Security Force (BSF) to push seven individuals into Bangladesh through the Charaldanga border in Gomostapur upazila of Chapainawabganj.Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Ariful Islam Masum, commanding officer of Naogaon Battalion (16 BGB), said members of...

Faridpur BNP leader expelled after obscene video goes viral

FARIDPUR, July 24 (UNB): A local BNP leader in Faridpur has been expelled from the party after an obscene video allegedly involving him went viral on social media.The expelled leader is Md Obaidur Rahman, organising secretary of Aliabad union unit of BNP in Sadar upazila.The expulsion was confirmed in a...

BNP delegation holds meeting with DI

A review meeting between a Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) delegation and Democracy International (DI) was held in the capital on Friday to assess progress on initiatives aimed at strengthening the party's organisational capacity and internal democratic practices, reports UNB.The meeting evaluated the implementation of programmes designed to enhance the party's...

Nine held, firearm, bullets seized in Teknaf Rohingya camp

Law enforcement agencies recovered a firearm, ammunition and drugs and arrested nine people during a raid at the Noapara Rohingya camp in Teknaf, officials said on Friday, reports UNB.The joint operation was carried out on Thursday by Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), the Armed Police Battalion (APBn), district police, Rapid Action...

Tea seller found dead in Kushtia

KUSHTIA, July 24 (UNB): Police recovered the body of a tea seller bearing multiple injury marks from the Dharmadaha area of Adabaria union in Daulatpur upazila of Kushtia on Friday morning.The deceased is Samirul Shah (60), son of late Bisharad Shah of Tekala Paschimpara village.Locals spotted the body lying on...