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Govt’s first 100 days defined by humane, people-focused politics

Prime Minister's Adviser and PMO Spokesperson Mahdi Amin on Monday said the elected government has set an example of humane and people-oriented politics during its first 100 days in office and has taken steps toward empowering citizens, report agencies."After a long period of misrule, the July mass uprising and 16...

Nazrul inspires PM's vision for development: Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Monday said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is working to take the country forward, drawing inspiration from National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, reports UNB."Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is trying to move the country toward development. Nazrul is the inspiration behind his work,"...

Courts for women, child violence cases to stay open on holidays: Minister

CHUADANGA, May 25 (UNB): Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman on Monday said the government, in consultation with the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, has decided to keep courts dealing with violence against women and children open during holidays to ensure speedy trials.He made the remarks while speaking to reporters after a view-exchange...

Pedestrians and vehicles struggle through a street, waterlogged by downpour on Monday

Pedestrians and vehicles struggle through a street, waterlogged by downpour on Monday. The picture was taken from the capital's Malibag area. — FE Photo

DU JCD expels three leaders over assault on physically challenged student

Three leaders of the Dhaka University unit of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (DU) have been relieved of their organisational duties over allegations of assaulting a physically challenged student at Jagannath Hall, reports UNB.In a press release issued on Monday, the organisation said disciplinary action were taken against the leaders for violating...

170 more BD nationals return home from Libya

A total of 170 Bangladeshi nationals have been repatriated from Libya, reports UNB.They arrived at Dhaka at 8:35 am on Monday on Burak Air flight, according the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.The repatriation was coordinated by the Bangladesh Embassy in Libya, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare...

Female lawyers seek punishment for BNP leaders over misconduct allegations

NARAYANGANJ, May 25 (UNB): Women lawyers in Narayanganj have formed a human chain demanding punishment for two BNP leaders over the alleged assault on a female lawyer and derogatory remarks about women colleagues.The programme was held around noon on Sunday on the premises of the Narayanganj District Judge Court under...

Ferry ghat officials removed, fined for overcharging Eid travellers

State Minister for Shipping Md. Razib Ahsan has directed strict legal action against those responsible for overcharging passengers and other irregularities at the Paturia-Aricha ferry terminal during this year's Eid journey, reports UNB.The state minister issued the directives during a Monday inspection of the ferry and launch terminals, where he...