Dhaka, Jan 18 – Describing the electronic voting machine (EVM) as a new method of rigging votes, Jatiya Oikyafront on Saturday warned that it will not allow the Election Commission (EC) to use it in the elections to two Dhaka…
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Dhaka North and South City polls now on Feb 1
Dhaka, Jan 18 – Elections to both the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) will now be held on February 1 instead of January 30.
Disappeared father traced after 48 years thru Facebook post
Beanibazar, Sylhet, Jan 18 – A man who had disappeared 48 years back, has finally been traced by his children through a Facebook post in Beanibazar Upazila of Sylhet.
Biswa Ijtema 2nd phase Akheri Munajat Sunday
The 2nd phase of three-day Biswa Ijtema, the second largest congregation of Muslims after Hajj, is set to end on the banks of the Turag River in Tongi on Sunday through Akheri Munajat (final prayers).
Govt out to eliminate voices of dissent: Fakhrul
Stating that the country’s people now have no freedom of expression, BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday alleged that the government is working to either eliminate or salience those who express dissenting views.
Ziaur Rahman’s 84th birth anniversary Sunday
BNP will celebrate the 84th birth anniversary of its founder Ziaur Rahman on Sunday.
World Mosquito Program wants bacterial cure to dengue in BD
The World Mosquito Program (WMP) wants to step into Bangladesh with its technology to help the country deal with dengue that caused widespread woes last year, saying that it has a record of successful journeys in a number of countries,…
Minority bodies announce week-long demo for deferring polls
Thirty-one organisations of minority communities on Saturday declared that they will go on a weeklong countrywide protest from Monday demanding deferment of polls to two Dhaka city corporations slated for January 30 that coincide with Saraswati Puja.
City polls: 3 DU teachers express solidarity with students
Three teachers of Dhaka University (DU) on Saturday expressed solidarity with the students who have been observing fast unto death since Thursday, demanding deferment of polls to the two Dhaka city corporations slated for January 30.
First TEDx Gulshan held in city
Country’s first TEDx Gulshan was held on Saturday at convention center in the city amid inspiring talks and reflective interactions of 14 esteemed speakers that featured the intriguing theme ‘Innovation Enabling Social Change’.
BNP leaders fear their another ‘drubbing’ in city polls
BNP policymakers fear their party’s another poor show in the January-30 city polls as it did in Chattogram-8 by-polls for many reasons, including the low turnout of voters and ‘attacks by opponents’.
Corporal punishment has no virtues
The greatest birthday present ‘teachers’ and Imams in Bangladesh can give Bangabandhu on his 100th birthday anniversary this March 17, would be to amend their ways, abolish corporal punishment in its many forms, and stop damaging his children – the…
Malaysia seeks Asean’s role to resolve Rohingya crisis
Asean should constructively engage China, Myanmar, together with Bangladesh, says Malaysian FM Malaysia has urged Asean to address the civil war in Myanmar’s Rakhine state to find a long-term solution to the Rohingya crisis that affects Bangladesh in many ways.
Bangladeshi filmmaker Megh included in RIFF jury team
Dhaka, Jan 17 – Bangladeshi filmmaker Monjurul Islam Megh has been included as a member of an international jury of the 6th Rajasthan International Film Festival (RIFF) 2020.
Bangladesh confirms Nipah case in Khulna
Dhaka, Jan 17 – A young girl was diagnosed with Nipah virus at Khulna Medical College Hospital (KMCH) on Thursday – the first reported case at the hospital in three years.
Rajshahi Royals lift Bangabandhu BPL T20 crown
Dhaka, Jan 17 – Rajshahi Royals emerged as the champion of Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) beating Khulna Tigers by 21 runs at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday.
Tablig Jamaat Biswa Iztema second phase begins in Tongi
Dhaka, Jan 17 – The second phase of the 55th Biswa Ijtema, the second-largest annual congregation of the Muslims, began yesterday morning on the bank of Turag River at Tongi, on the outskirts of the Dhaka city, amid tigh t…
No direction to overcome crisis in PM’s speech: BNP
Dhaka, Jan 09 – BNP on Wednesday alleged that people have got upset over Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s address to the nation as it lacks any direction to overcome the country’s crisis.
Onion prices start falling again, but not up to expectation
Dhaka, Jan 09 – Prices of onions have started to come down again in Dhaka kitchen markets. The prices decreased by Tk 10-20 per kg on Wednesday from the previous day, said shop keepers.
Govt preparing to stage drama in city polls: Dr Kamal
Dhaka, Jan 08 – Jatiya Oikyafront Convener Dr Kamal Hossain on Wednesday said the government is preparing again to stage a drama to rig votes in the elections to two city corporations of Dhaka.
Oikyafront extends support to BNP mayoral candidates
Dhaka, Han 08 – Jatiya Oikyafront on Wednesday extended its support to BNP’s two mayoral candidates in the upcoming elections to Dhaka north and south city corporations billed for January 30.
DU teachers, students demand capital punishment for rapist
Dhaka, Jan 08 – Teachers and students of Dhaka University (DU) on Wednesday demanded that capital punishment be given to the rapist of a student of the university as demonstrations on the campus continued for the 3rd consecutive day.
Chirkutt to celebrate 18 year journey
Culture Desk Chirkutt, one of the leading fusion bands of Bangladesh, has reached the milestone of 18 year journey this year.
Man who raped DU student is serial rapist, mugger: RAB
The man who raped a Dhaka University (DU) student in Kurmitola was a serial rapist and a mugger, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) said.
Oikyafront extends support to BNP mayoral candidates
Jatiya Oikyafront on Wednesday extended its support to BNP’s two mayoral candidates in the upcoming elections to Dhaka north and south city corporations billed for January 30.
44 dengue patients being treated at hospitals
Forty-four dengue patients, including 35 in the capital, are being treated at hospitals across the country.
ডা. সারওয়ার আলী ও তার পরিবারের সদস্যদের হত্যা চেষ্টার নিন্দা
অন্ধকারের অশুভ শক্তির বিরুদ্ধে সোচ্চার প্রতিরোধ গড়ে তোলার আহ্বান সমতা ভিত্তিক সমাজ প্রতিষ্ঠা ও অসাম্প্রদায়িক চিন্তার নীতিনিষ্ট ব্যক্তিত্ব, মুক্তিযুদ্ধের চেতনায় অগ্রসর বাংলাদেশ গড়ার সাহসী বীর মুক্তিযোদ্ধা, মুক্তিযুদ্ধ জাদুঘরের অন্যতম ট্রাস্টি, ছায়ানটের নির্বাহী সভাপতি ও সম্মিলিত সামাজিক আন্দোলনের অন্যতম প্রেসিডিয়াম সদস্য…
লেভেল প্লেয়িং ফিল্ড তৈরি করে সুষ্ঠু নির্বাচনের পথ পরিস্কার করতে হবে
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের আমীর মুফতি সৈয়দ মুহাম্মাদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই বলেছেন, লেভেল প্লেয়িং ফিল্ড তৈরি করে সুষ্ঠু নির্বাচনের পথ পরিস্কার করতে হবে। তিনি বলেন, প্রশ্নবিদ্য নির্বাচনের চেষ্টা করলে কারো জন্যই সুখকর হবে না।
সরকার স্বাধীনতা সার্বভেীমত্বকে ধ্বংস করতে চায় – সেলিমা রহমান
লেবার পার্টির নাগরিক সমাবেশে সরকারের সমালোচনা করে বেগম সেলিমা রহমান বলেন, সরকার বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা সার্বভেমত্বকে ধ্বংস করে দিতে চাচ্ছে। এই অবৈধ সরকারকে যদি দমন করতে হয়, তার একমাত্র পথ হচ্ছে রাজপথের আন্দোলন। তাই ফেলানী হত্যা দিবসে আমরা শপথ করি সমস্ত…
RU join Mujib Barsha Celebration Countdown
Rajshahi, Jan 07 – The University of Rajshahi has joined the count-down of the upcoming mega event in the history of Bangladesh the Mujib Barsha Celebration.