Dhaka, Jan 18 – Bringing various allegations of vote ‘rigging’ in Saturday’s second phase of municipal polls, BNP on Monday said the current Election Commission (EC) has been working as an ‘electoral post box’ of Awami League.
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Hamid calls for unity at Parliament inaugural session
Dhaka, Jan 18 – Terming Jatiya Sangsad as the centre of people’s hope and aspirations, President Abdul Hamid called for making united efforts to create unity among all irrespective of political affiliations, classes and professions for the continuation of democracy,…
Graft case: ACC challenges Ishraque’s acquittal
Dhaka, Jan 18 – The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Monday filed an appeal petition against a Dhaka court order that had acquitted BNP mayoral candidate of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Engineer Ishraque Hossain.
Suspected robber beaten to death in Sitakunda
Chattogram, Jan 18 – A suspected robber was killed in a lynch-mob-attack in Barabkunda in Sitakunda upazila of Chatogram district early Monday.
Dhaka to receive Covid-19 vaccine 1st consignment Jan 25-26
Dhaka, Jan 18 – Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Monday said Bangladesh will receive the first consignment of Oxford-AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine on January 25-26.
N’ganj mosque AC blast: 22 accused get bail after surrender
Narayanganj, Jan 18 – Twenty-two charge-sheeted accused in Narayanganj mosque blast case secured bail for one month after they surrendered at a court on Sunday.
মানববন্ধন: কোহেলিয়া নদীর বুক চিরে রাস্তা নির্মাণ বন্ধ কর
মহেশখালী উপজেলাস্থ প্রসিদ্ধ কুহেলিয়া নদীর দখলমুক্ত, খনন ও বাঁধ নির্মাণ এবং কক্সবাজার সমুদ্র সৈকতের প্যারাসেলিং পয়েন্টেরসহ সকল স্থাপনা ও বাঁধ সরিয়ে নেয়ার দাবিতে মানববন্ধন করেছে পরিবেশবাদী সংগঠন গ্রীন ভয়েস কক্সবাজার জেলা শাখা। রবিবার (১৭ জানুয়ারী) বিকেল ৪ টায় গ্রীণ ভয়েস…
AL snatched victory in municipal polls: BNP
Dhaka, Jan 17 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday alleged that Awami League (AL) candidates snatched the victory in Saturday’s municipal polls by indulging in ‘vote robbery ‘.
Make good films on Liberation War to face distorted history
Dhaka, Jan 17 – Noting that the government will develop cinema infrastructures up to Upazila-level, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday urged filmmakers to produce quality films upholding the glorious history and spirit of the Liberation War before the future…
Cases filed, 5 held over Gaibandha municipal polls violence
Gaibandha, Jan 17 – Two separate cases were filed and five people arrested early Sunday over vandalizing vehicles of law enforcers and arson attack during municipality polls in Gaibandha.
BNP Councillor-elect murder: AL turns BD into ‘death valley’
Dhaka, Jan 17 – Denouncing the killing of its councillor-elect in Saturday’s Sirajganj municipal polls, BNP on Sunday alleged that the Awami League has turned Bangladesh into a “death valley” as justice has disappeared from the country.
মানুষের মৌলিক ও নাগরিক অধিকার ভুলুন্ঠিত – পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ-এর আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই বলেছেন, দেশের সার্বিক পরিস্থিতি অত্যন্ত ভয়াবহ। মানুষের জান-মাল, ইজ্জত-আব্রুর নিরাপত্তা নেই। মানুষের মৌলিক ও নাগরিক অধিকার ভুলুন্ঠিত, এমনকি মানুষের ভোটাকিারও নেই।
IBBL Khulna Zone holds view exchange meeting with clients
Khulna Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a view exchange meeting with the clients at Tiger Garden International Hotel, Khulna on 14 January 2021. Mohammed Monirul Moula, Managing Director and CEO of the Bank addressed the meeting as chief…
IBBL: New MD & CEO pays tribute to Bangabandhu at Tungipara
Mohammed Monirul Moula, newly appointed Managing Director and CEO of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited paid tribute to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing a wreath at his grave at Tungipara, Gopalgonj on 14 January 2021, Thursday.
435 houses burnt in Taknaf Rohingya camp fire: 20 hurt
Cox’s Bazar, Jan 14 – At least 435 houses were gutted in a fire at Nayapara Registered Rohingya Camp in Teknaf Upazila of Cox’s Bazar district early Thursday.
Govt helping militants to get back to normal life: Minister
Dhaka, Jan 14 – Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Thursday said the government not only contained militancy but also working to bring the militants to normal life.
AL factions clash in Rajshahi over mayoral polls; 1 hurt
Rajshahi, Jan 14 – Supporters of two factions of Awami League locked in a series of clashes at Arani municipality in Rajshahi on Wednesday over the mayoral election.
Teen gang raped in Lalmonirhat; two suspects arrested
Lalmonirhat, Jan 14 – Police on Thursday arrested two suspects for the alleged gang rape of a teenager at Teesta Toll plaza in Lalmonirhat Sadar Upazila.
‘Stop govt meddling in LPG price fixing process’
Dhaka, Jan 14 — The consumer rights groups and business operators on Thursday demanded an end to the government’s interference in the price-fixing process of liquified petroleum gas (LPG).
BNP seeks justice for rape-murder victim Anushka
Dhaka, Jan 14 – Nari O Shishu Odhikar Forum, a platform of BNP, on Thursday evening demanded justice for Mastermind School student Anushka Nur Amin, who recently died allegedly after rape in the city’s Dhanmondi area, by lighting more than…
Student bodies’ 7-day ultimatum to remove RU VC and pro-VCs
Rajshahi, Jan 14 – Some student organizations of Rajshahi University on Thursday gave a 7-day ultimatum to remove corrupt persons from the positions of power including RU vice-chancellor and pro-vice-chancellors.
False declaration: 40 tons of fabrics seized at Ctg port
Chittagong, Jan 14 — About 40 tonnes of fabrics imported under false declaration were seized at the Chattogram Port by the Customs House on Wednesday.
BD scientists submit 304 genome sequences of Covid-19
Dhaka, Jan 13 – Bangladesh has sequenced 304 genomes of Covid-19 so far and submitted to Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data (GISAID).
IBBL card holders to get discount offer in Royal Tulip
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding discount offer with Royal Tulip, Cox’s Bazar at Islami Bank Tower on Wednesday, 13 January 2020.
AC explosion at UAE visa centre leaves one dead, 7 injured
Dhaka, Jan 13 – A man was killed and seven others were injured as an Air Conditioner (AC) went off at the UAE Visa Processing Centre in Gulshan area on Wednesday afternoon.
AL established ‘reign of robbery’ amid pandemic: Fakhrul
Dhaka, Jan 13 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday alleged that the government has established a ‘reign of robbery’ in the country by indulging in widespread ‘plundering’ even amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Dhaka-Yangon-Beijing talks Jan 19 on Rohingya Repatriation
Dhaka, Jan 13 – Bangladesh, Myanmar and China will hold a tripartite meeting on Rohingya repatriation in Dhaka on January 19 as Dhaka finds their repatriation to Myanmar as the only solution to the crisis.
Ctg city polls violence: AL rebel candidate, 25 others held
Chattogram, Jan 13 — Around 26 people, including rebel Awami League candidate Abdul Quader, have been arrested in connection with the killing of a man during clashes between two factions of the party in the run-up to the Chattogram City…
Bangladesh to seek LDC benefits for 5 years after graduation
Dhaka, Jan 12 – Bangladesh has called on the international community for the continuation of international support measures for an extended period to make its upcoming graduation out of Least Developed Country (LDC) status smooth and sustainable.
Shakrain 1427: Rejoicing in throes of kite festival Jan 14
Dhaka, 12 January (UNB)- Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Fazle Noor Taposh promised a day full of joy and colour on 14th January when a traditional kite festival will be celebrated at the municipal level for the first time.