Work for polls, reforms should go side by side
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman said his party has no disagreement with the interim government regarding the ongoing reform process. He, however, said the reforms would be meaningless, if people's necessity and expectations are not fulfilled.He made the comments at the annual general meeting (AGM) of (a...
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BD-China ties reach new heights in 2024: Envoy
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has underscored the historic importance of 2024 in the context of Bangladesh-China relations, as the two nations prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties, reports UNB.He came up with the remarks while speaking at the '2024 Reunion for Bangladeshi Persons in China',...
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It’s not the right time to talk about polls
Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah, newly-appointed election commissioner has emphasised the need for a free and fair election, saying that there is no alternative to it, reports bdnews24.com.However, he feels it is not the right time to discuss specific electoral plans yet.He made the remarks while talking to journalists at the...
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Permanent travel ban on ex-MP Henry
A Dhaka court has issued a permanent travel ban on former Awami League (AL) MP from Sirajganj-2 constituency Jannat Ara Henry, reports BSS.Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md Zakir Hossain Galib passed the order on Monday upon a petition of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).Assistant Director of ACC Asif Al Mahmud, who...
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Ex-outlawed leader hacked to death in Pabna
PABNA, Nov 25 (UNB): A former leader of an extremist group has been hacked to death by unidentified miscreants in Pabna's Santhia upazila.The deceased is Bakul Islam aged 45, son of Rowshan Ali in Rauti village under Dhopadaha union of the upazila.Saidur Rahman, officer-in-charge (OC) of Santhia police station, said...
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Govt urges students to remain calm, not to get involved in clashes
The government has called upon students to remain calm and not to get involved in any clash, reports BSS."If any instigation is found behind such clashes, strict action will be taken," Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said on Monday in the wake of clashes that occurred among students of...
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BCL leader at DU held over attack on student movement
The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested a leader of banned-student organisation Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), reports UNB.He is Imon Khan Jibon aged 28, hospitality secretary of BCL Salimullah Muslim Hall unit at Dhaka University.He was arrested in connection with a violent attack on the Anti-discrimination...
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Amu, Inu, three others shown arrested in five fresh cases
A Dhaka court has showed five people including former ministers Amir Hossain Amu and Hasanul Haque Inu arrested in five fresh cases lodged over casualties during the July-August student-led mass uprising, reports BSS. The three other accused are former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun, former director general...
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