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PM pledges full implementation of July Charter, warns against unrest

Tangail, Apr 14 (UNB): Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday reaffirmed that the July National Charter, as signed by political parties, would be implemented in full, warning that any attempts to create instability over the issue would be firmly resisted.Addressing a rally at Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University in...

Govt moves to introduce Wage Board, ensure fair pay for journos: Swapan

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon has said the government is working to formulate a wage board and a structured pay scale for journalists through consultations with media owners, with a view to ensuring equitable remuneration and safeguarding professional dignity, reports BSS.He made the remarks while addressing a view-exchange...

Govt-opposition divide can be resolved through dialogue

Chief Whip Nurul Islam has said the government and the opposition will jointly place a proposal to amend the Constitution, expressing optimism that prevailing differences may be resolved through dialogue, reports UNB."Although differences of opinion exist between the government and the opposition regarding the constitutional amendment, a consensus will be...

Speaker blames past policy for Tipaimukh Dam fallout

In a strong remark regarding the Tipaimukh Dam on the Barak River upstream in India, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed on Wednesday said Bangladesh itself bears responsibility for the consequences linked to the project.Speaking during the question-and-answer session in parliament, he said, "We ourselves invited our own destruction."He claimed that the...

Ex-IGP Mamun faces crimes against humanity charges

Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun is set to be indicted in a case over alleged crimes against humanity linked to the 2013 Hifazat-e Islam gathering at Motijheel Shapla Chattar, reports bdnews24.com.Prosecutors said findings from an investigation implicated the former police chief, who was then serving as...

Hasnat Abdullah decries sorry state of highway in JS

National Citizen Party (NCP) MP from Cumilla-4 Hasnat Abdullah on Wednesday expressed deep concern in parliament over the frequent road accidents on the Cumilla-Sylhet highway and urged immediate steps to widen the road, reports UNB.Speaking during a point of order, he said the highway has become extremely dangerous due to...