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Social movement vital to curb drug abuse: Fakhrul

THAKURGAON, July 28, 2026 (BSS): LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called for a strong social movement against drug abuse, saying the active participation of people from all walks of life is essential to protect the younger generation."Eradicating drugs from society is not possible through law enforcement...

EC ready to hold presidential election at any time: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has said the Election Commission (EC) is fully prepared to conduct the presidential election at any time, although the date has yet to be finalised."We held preliminary discussions regarding the presidential election. No date has been fixed yet," he said.The CEC made the...

President's immunity applies only during tenure: Zahed

The constitutional immunity enjoyed by a President remains effective only during the period in office, and legal proceedings may be initiated after the tenure ends if necessary, Prime Minister's Information and Broadcasting Adviser Dr Zahed Ur Rahman said on Tuesday, reports agencies.He made the remarks while responding to questions from...

HC rejects writ challenging ICT Act

The High Court (HC) has summarily rejected a writ petition challenging the legality of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Act, reports BSS.'Rejected summarily,' the HC bench of Justice Khizir Ahmed Choudhury and Justice Md Ziaul Haque said in its order on Tuesday.Supreme Court lawyer Mohammad Mohsen Rashid filed the writ...

Spanish envoy meets NCP's Nahid

Ambassador of Spain to Bangladesh Gabriel Sistiaga Ochoa de Chinchetru on Tuesday met National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener and Opposition Chief Whip Md Nahid Islam at the party's central office in the capital's Banglamotor, reports UNB. The discussions centred on Bangladesh's post-election political landscape, progress on constitutional reforms, and key...

DU White Panel seeks ban on Blue Panel over support for fascist regime

The White Panel, the BNP-backed teachers' association at the University of Dhaka (DU), has submitted a memorandum to the vice-chancellor demanding a ban on the activities of the pro-Awami League (AL) Blue Panel and disciplinary measures against its members.The memorandum was presented to DU Vice-Chancellor Prof D ABM Obaidul Islam...

Body formed to probe clash on RU campus

Rajshahi University (RU) authorities have formed a five-member probe committee to determine the cause of the recent clash and attack on campus and recommend action against those found responsible.The committee has been asked to submit its report within 10 working days.Following the incident that took place on Monday, the university...