DHAKA, Jan 31, 2020 (BSS) – Foreign minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today questioned the Election Commission’s role as it approved 28 Bangladeshi citizens, working in different foreign missions here, as international observer for tomorrow’s city polls.
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Quader admitted to BSMMU with respiratory complications
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader was admitted to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) on Friday morning with respiratory complications.
Dhaka North and South city polls Saturday
DHAKA, Jan 31, 2020 (BSS) – The elections to Dhaka north and south city corporations will be held tomorrow solely through the electronic voting machine (EVM) method for the first time in this major local body polls.
‘Crossfire’ Threat: 7 DB men suspended for extortion
The Dhaka District Police yesterday suspended of its own seven detective members for their alleged involvement in taking Tk 4.5 lakh in extortion from a businessman after ‘threatening to kill him in crossfire’.
Ishraque discuses election atmosphere with US Embassy man
BNP’s Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayoral candidate Ishraque Hossain on Friday discussed the latest election situation with US Embassy’s political counselor Brent Christensen.
Air Quality Index: Dhaka ranks worst in world for second day
Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka topped the list of cities with the worst air again for the second consecutive day in the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Friday morning.
Jovan, Farin now in ‘Cholo Na Harai’
No one can predict how a blind love could take anybody to anywhere at any time. Recently, such an incident has taken place in life of the popular characters in mini screen– actor Farhan Ahmed Jovan and actress Tasnia Farin.
Dhaka City Polls: 50,000 law enforcers deployed in city
News Desk Election Commission (EC) has deployed a total of 50,000 law enforcers to ensure peaceful city corporation elections to be held in Dhaka on February 1.
Death reference in Nusrat murder case hearing soon
Dhaka, Jan 30 – The paper book of the much talked about the death reference of Nusrat Jahan Rafi murder case is ready for hearing.
60,000 Rohingya youths to be trained for community work
Dhaka, Jan 30 – The cabinet committee on purchases has approved a project of the disaster management ministry to help to train at least 60,000 youths of displaced Myanmar citizen known as ‘Rohingya’ to improve access to basic services and…
Diplomats should apply their sense of responsibility: FM
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Thursday expressed displeasure against foreign diplomats for what he said interference in Bangladesh’s domestic affairs saying they should follow the code of conduct and apply their sense of responsibility.
City elections: Electioneering ends – voting Saturday
The capital turned into a city of processions on Thursday as both mayoral and councillor candidates staged showdowns to demonstrate their popularity at the last moment since the curtain is set to fall on electioneering in the elections to the…
Dhaka City Election: Ban on motorcycles movement
A 54-hour ban imposed by the Election Commission (EC) on the movement of motorcycles in the capital ahead of the Dhaka city election will come into effect from Thursday midnight.
Saraswati Puja observed on RU campus
Rajshahi, Jan 30 – Saraswati Puja, the festival for worshipping Devi Saraswati, the Goddess of learning and of the Hindu community, was observed at Rajshahi University (RU) campus through a socio-religious programme and rituals on Thursday.
Tauquir Ahmed wins award in Rajasthan Int’l Film Festival
Culture Desk Bangladeshi actor-director Tauquir Ahmed has recently won the best director award for his latest film ‘Fagun Haway’ (In spring Breeze) at Rajasthan International Film Festival 2020 (RIFF) in Jaipur city of Rajesthan, India. The festival took place from…
UK High Commissioner hopes peaceful Dhaka city election
British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Robert Chatterton Dickson on Thursday hoped that the elections to the two Dhaka city corporations will be held in a peaceful and festive manner.
Abrar Murder: Charge framing hearing on Feb 17
A Dhaka court on Thursday fixed February 17 for charge framing hearing in a case filed over the killing of Buet student Abrar Fahad.
Dhaka City Election: 75 platoons BGB deployed
Dhaka, 30 Dec – Seventy-five platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) were deployed in the capital on Thursday ahead of the Dhaka city election scheduled for February 1.
Air Quality Index: Dhaka again ranks worstin world
Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka topped the list of cities with worst air in the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Thursday morning.
Corporal punishment is not the panacea of society’s ills
To touch a petal of a beautiful rose flower may not kill it, but its God-given bloom wilters before your very eyes. Imagine what corporal punishment can do to the delicate developing mind of a child What a priceless 100th…
IOM ensures return of 148 Bangladeshis stranded in Libya
Dhaka, Jan 29 – IOM, the UN Migration Agency, through its Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR) programme facilitated the safe return of 148 Bangladeshi migrants stranded in Libya, said a press release. A charter flight carrying returnees, including conflict, wounded, survivors…
AL mayor candidate Taposh airs 30-year Dhaka master plan
Dhaka, Jan 29 – Awami League mayoral candidate for the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) election, Barrister Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh has announced a 30-year master plan and five points working plans in his election manifesto.
Journalists asked to evolve to keep up with change
In the age of social media, citizens are not safe from the risks that affect journalists, and there is no alternative to developing awareness and technological skills for everyone to keep up with the changing times, speakers at a programme…
Headscarves not banned at Motijheel Ideal School & College
Mentioning that wearing headscarves by girl students at Motijheel Ideal School and College not banned, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said her government is always aware about taking legal steps against any activity that hurts the religious sentiment.
‘The Lalon Music Conference’ to start from March 4
Culture Desk Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was an ardent devotee of the great bards– Lalon, Rabindra and Nazrul. As Lalon has said, “Man will be a golden man if he surrenders himself to a wise one” Bangabandhu declared in newly…
Old woman found at Chapainawabganj reunites with family
Rahela Begum is the wife of late Nabi Mondol of Navaran Union in Jhikargacha upazila of Jashore.
Taposh pledges well-governed, developed Dhaka in election manifesto
Awami League mayoral candidate for the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) election Barrister Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh on Wednesday unveiled a 5-point election manifesto promising to work for building developed and well-governed Dhaka city.
Recruit 117 physicians for jail hospitals: HC
The High Court on Wednesday ordered the authorities concerned to recruit 117 physicians to fill up the vacant posts of jail hospitals across the country as soon as possible.
ধর্মান্তরিত ১২ সদস্যের পরিবারটিকে ভারতে ফেরত পাঠানোর নেপথ্যে
বিবিসি বাংলা, ঢাকা বিতর্কিত ধর্মীয় বক্তা মিজানুর রহমান আজহারীর ওয়াজ মাহফিলে যে পরিবারটির ধর্মান্তকরণ নিয়ে বিতর্ক চলছে, তাদের সবাইকে ভারতে ফেরত পাঠানো হয়েছে। গত ২৪শে জানুয়ারী লক্ষীপুরের রামগঞ্জ উপজেলার পানপাড়া গ্রামে এই ঘটনা ঘটেছিল। সেখানে একই পরিবারের মোট ১২ জন…
Fire suddenly makes wedding carnival end up in wailing
Dhaka, Jan 28 – The house that was abuzz with wedding festivities just a few hours back has fallen into the silence of death. Subhas Ray used to live on the 1st floor, just above a shoe store he owned…