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Speaker warns against harassment over political views

Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad has emphasised the need for a system to ensure that people are not harassed because of their political ideology, reports bdnews24.com.After a meeting at Bhola Circuit House on Saturday afternoon, he said: "The main task of a political party is to develop the economy. Hafiz...

Govt working to introduce retirement benefits for journos: Swapan

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon has said the government is working towards introducing a retirement allowance to ensure financial security for senior journalists, reports UNB.He made the remarks while visiting ailing journalist Ismail Hossain Negaban at Bangladesh Medical University in the capital on Saturday."As the issue of financial...

BD thanks Pak for diplomatic efforts to bring conflict to negotiated end

Bangladesh and Pakistan have discussed the latest developments in regard to talks to resolve the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region.Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman held a bilateral meeting with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum on Friday, reports...

Jamaat Ameer visits children affected with measles

Leader of the Opposition and Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Dr Shafiqur Rahman has visited Shishu Hospital in the capital's Shyamoli to see children affected by measles, reports UNB.During the visit on Saturday, he spoke with attending physicians and inquired about the condition of the patients, said Mujibul Alam, senior assistant...

BNP govt initiated public welfare progs soon after assuming office: Azam Knan

TANGAIL, April 18 (BSS): Liberation War Affairs Minister Advocate Ahmed Azam Khan has asserted that the BNP government started working for the welfare of the people immediately after assuming office.He said in line with its election pledges, the distribution of farmer cards and family cards has already begun, and work...

Content creator lands in jail over 'misleading info' on chief whip

Content creator AM Hasan Nasim has been sent to jail in a case filed on charges of spreading misleading information about Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni and blackmailing him, reports bdnews24.com.Dhaka's Metropolitan Magistrate Hasib Ullah Pias passed the order on Saturday, said Prosecution Police Sub-Inspector Moktar Hossain.Nasim was arrested in...

The 11-party alliance led by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami brings out a mass procession from the city's

The 11-party alliance led by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami brings out a mass procession from the city's Bijoynagar area on Saturday, demanding implementation of the national referendum and an immediate solution to the fuel crisis and price hike of essentials. — Photo collected

Shama leaves for Senegal to join Dakar Peace Forum

Shama Obaed Islam left Dhaka on Saturday for Senegal to participate in the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security, which addresses issues of global stability, security cooperation, and emerging geopolitical challenges, reports UNB.The state minister will participate in the forum scheduled to be held from April 19 to April...

NCP forms 53-member women's wing committee

The National Citizens Party (NCP) has announced a 53-member central convening committee of its associate body, Jatiya Nari Shakti, report agencies.The committee was announced on Saturday through a press release, approved under the directives of NCP Convener Nahid Islam and Member Secretary Akhter Hossen.Monira Sharmin has been appointed as convener...

Youth found dead at Badda

Police have recovered the body of a young man from under an electric pole on a road in the Boishakhi Swarani area of Middle Badda in the capital, reports UNB.The body was sent to the morgue of Dhaka Medical College for an autopsy on Saturday afternoon.The deceased was identified as...

20 injured in Kushtia clashes

KUSHTIA, Apr 18 (UNB): At least 20 people were injured in a series of clashes between two groups over establishing dominance in Kushtia Sadar upazila on Saturday morning.Among the injured, several with serious injuries were admitted to Kushtia General Hospital.Besides, at least 30 houses were vandalised during the clashes, creating...

Majedul makes confessional statement in Hadi murder case

The suspected supplier of the firearm used to assassinate Inqilab Moncho leader Sharif Osman bin Hadi has given a confessional statement before a Dhaka court, report agencies.Following the completion of a three-day interrogation, the investigating officer, Assistant Superintendent of Police Abdul Quadir Bhuiyan of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), produced...