Dhaka, Dec 26 – The Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated Panchlaish Branch as its 342nd branch on Wednesday, 26th December 2018 at SFA Tower, Probortok Morh, Panchlaish, Chittagong.
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Photographic exhibition begins at AF Dhaka
An exhibition titled “East Coast Group Bangladesh International Salon 2018” organized by ‘Phoenix Photographic Society’ has begun at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka. The inaugural ceremony of the exhibition was held on Wednesday, 26 December 2018.
Ershad to be back home from Singapore Thursday
Dhaka, Dec 26 – At last Jatiya Party (JP) chairman HM Ershad is returning home from Singapore after 16 days after treatment ending all speculation over his trip.
Writ filed against EC’s clearing ’25 Jamaat candidates’
Dhaka, Dec 26 – A writ petition was filed on Tuesday with the High Court on Wednesday challenging the legality of the election commission’s decision that qualified 25 Jamaat-e-Islami candidates to run the general election slated to be held on…
BNP candidate, his wife arrested for ‘subversive activities’
Dhaka, Dec 26 – A BNP candidate and his wife were on Wednesday on the charge of carrying out subversive activities as violence continued unabated in the run-up to the general election, scheduled to be held on December 30.
Dr Kamal should quit, not CEC: Quader
Claiming that the Jatiya Oikyafront chief has failed to demonstrate his leadership, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said Dr Kamal Hossain should quit taking the responsibility of the failure, not Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda.
Mahbub Talukdar’s statement ‘unacceptable’: AL
Cochairman of Awami League National Election Conducting Committee HT Imam on Wednesday termed ‘unacceptable’ the ‘personal’ statement of Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar urging law enforcers to uphold the dignity of uniform not being biased while performing their election duties.
BNP’s stay in election depends on EC’s role: Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said whether their party and alliances will remain there in the election race till the last depends on the role of the Election Commission (EC).
BNP-Jamaat, Oikyafriont distributing illegal money: AL
Awami League joint secretary Jahangir Kabir Nanak on Wednesday said the BNP-Jammat-Oikyofront clique is not only spreading false allegation and propaganda to make the election controversial but also distributing illegal money and trying to destroy the congenial election environment.
Minister Nasrul visits injured Goyeshwar
Awami League candidate for Dhaka-3 constituency Nasrul Hamid Bipu on Wednesday visited his opponent BNP candidate Gayeshwar Chandra Roy, who sustained injuries in an attack during electioneering on Tuesday in Keraniganj, and termed the incident unexpected.
Assamese version of Bangabandhu’s autobiography launched
In yet another milestone,Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s much acclaimed autobiography, The Unfinished Memoirs, has been published in the Assamese language.
Arthur ‘praying’ for Neymar Barcelona return
Rio De Janeiro,(Xinhua/UNB) -Barcelona midfielder Arthur Melo has expressed hope that Brazil teammate Neymar will return to the Catalan club, less than 18 months after his world-record transfer to Paris Saint-Germain.
Ind-Cup: Kings-Sheikh Russel final locked in 1-1 in 1st half
Dhaka – Newcomers Bashundhara Kings played 1-1 with former triple-crown winner Sheikh Russel KC in the first half of the final of the 13-team Walton Independence Cup Football at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Wednesday.
BCL: Nayeem takes eight wickets in East Zone’s win; Anamul misses double-ton
Dhaka – Islami Bank East Zone won the sixth and final round of Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) beating Walton Central Zone at Sylhet International Stadium on Wednesday,in which Nayeem Hasan scalped eight wickets in the last innings of the match.
BCL: East Zone beat Central Zone by 321 runs in last round
Dhaka – Islami Bank East Zone made a good finish in the 6th and final round of the Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) beating league leader Walton Central Zone by a huge margin of 321 runs on the 3rd day of…
Editors Council wants free movement of journos’ vehicles
The Editors’ Council on Wednesday urged the Election Commission to ensure the free movement of journalists’ vehicles for three days from December 29 to 31.
EC to arrange ‘mock voting’ through EVMs Thursday
The Election Commission will hold ‘mock voting’ through electronic voting machines (EVMs) in six constituencies on Thursday as part of its preparation to use the machines there instead of ballot papers.
Oikyafront flexing muscle sensing sure defeat: PM
Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said sensing their inevitable defeat in the election, the Oikyafront has started flexing muscle across the country killing five AL leaders and activists and leaving over 400 injured.
Queen Elizabeth II riffs on wisdom, family’s busy year
Queen Elizabeth II wove personal reflections into the latest edition of her annual Christmas message, saying she hoped her long life brought a measure of wisdom and noting her grandchildren’s contributions to Britain’s royal family.
Jhenaidah-3 Oikya Front aspirant arrested in capital
Police arrested Jatiya Oikyafront nominated candidate for Jhenaidah-3 constituency Motiar Rahman from the capital’s Rayer Bazar area early Tuesday.
Pabna-4 BNP candidate stabbed during campaign
Some unidentified miscreants stabbed BNP candidate for Pabna-4 constituency Habibur Rahman during electioneering at Alhaj High School ground in Ishwardi upazila on Wednesday noon.
Oikyafront’s campaign woes remain despite army deployment
Though they had a plan to carry out spirited electioneering after the army deployment, Jatiya Oikyafront has apparently failed to intensify its polls campaign, especially in the capital, creating a sense of frustration among its rank and file as the…
Uphold dignity of uniform: EC Mahbub to law enforcers
Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar on Wednesday urged the law enforcers to uphold the dignity of uniform and not to be biased while performing their election duties.
HC stays candidature of 3 more BNP nominees
The High Court on Wednesday stayed the candidature of three more BNP candidates as they did not resign from the upazila chairmen posts ahead of the 11th national election.
Police officials meet Dr Kamal at his chamber
A team of police officials met Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain at his Motijheel chamber on Wednesday to ‘discuss security issues’.
No election boycott, reaffirms Dr Kamal
Expressing doubt about fair polls, Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Wednesday said they will not boycott the election under any circumstances as they will create a strong resistance together with people against any election irregularity.
Did Kareena reject Salman Khan’s Bharat?
Kareena Kapoor Khan is one of the most active and hands-on moms in Bollywood right now.
Anu Dewan arranges Christmas part
Anu Dewan made sure to host the most kickass party at her residence last night.
Type 2 diabetes drugs to higher risk of heart disease
Two drugs commonly prescribed to treat Type 2 diabetes carry a high risk of cardiovascular events.
Nabila-Manoj in Aryan’s ‘Mon Mondire’
Entertainment Desk ‘Boro Chhele’ famed director Mizanur Rahman Aryan is set to enthrall the audience yet again with his new creation ‘Mon Mondire’.