Dhaka, Nov 21 – Holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, marking the birth and demise of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), was observed across the country on Wednesday with due religious solemnity.
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Police selecting pro-AL officials for election duty: BNP
BNP on Wednesday alleged that police are making lists of around 6.5 lakh pro-Awami League election officers as the Election Commission (EC) ‘entrusted’ the law enforcers with the responsibility for holding the forthcoming general election.
Dr Kamal joins Eid-e-miladdunnabi mahfil at Bangabhaban
Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain joined a milad mahfil hosted by President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban on Wednesday on the occasion of Eid-e-Miladunnabi, the day of birth and demise of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh).
Armed Forces Day observed
The Armed Forces Day was celebrated today marking the founding of army, navy and air force during the 1971 Liberation War.
Make concrete delivery on trade deals or lose it, Dhaka told
Trade chief MEP Dr Sajjad Karim has advised Bangladesh to deliver on its commitments under its present favourable ‘Everything-but-Arms’ (EBA) trade status or risk losing it.
4 suspected Bd drug traders killed in ‘gunfights’
Dhaka, Nov 21 – Four ‘drug traders’ were killed in reported gunfights with law enforcers in Cox’s Bazar, Sylhet and Munshiganj districts.
Editors’ Council asks for ICT Act amendment in manifestos
Dhaka, Nov 20 – In a meeting held on 19th November at The Daily Star Centre and presided over by Reazuddin Ahmed, the Sampadak Parishad expressed its deep disappointment that in spite of commitment by three ministers “that scope for…
‘Fictitious’ cases: Hearing on writ begins
The High Court on Tuesday started hearing on a writ petition filed seeking its directives to constitute an independent probe panel to look into ‘fictitious’ cases filed against the leaders and activists of opposition parties.
Bangladesh Regulators unlock Skype within a day of closure
The operation of telecommunication application Skype resumed on Tuesday afternoon as it is unblocked by local regulators.
Tarique in interview board despite no internet access claim
Though BNP on Monday night alleged that there was no internet access in and around their chairperson Khaleda Zia’s Gulshan political office, its acting chairman Tarique Rahman joined the party nomination board on Tuesday availing of the internet service.
BTRC sets bad example ‘blocking’ Skype: BNP
BNP on Monday said Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has set a bad example by ‘blocking’ telecommunication application Skype across the country.
Two suspected Bd drug traders killed in Cox’s Bazar gunfight
Cox’s Bazar, Nov 20 – Two suspected drug traders were killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in Keruntoli area of Teknaf Upazila of Cox’s Bazar district early Tuesday.
British envoy meets D Kamal, talks about polls
Dhaka, Nov 19 – British High Commissioner in Dhaka Alison Blake met Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Monday evening and discussed various issues relating to the upcoming general election and the country’s overall situation.
BNP slams law enforcers for their ‘arrest spree’
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday alleged that law enforcers are arresting their party leaders who have the brighter prospect to win the 11th parliamentary elections.
10 retired defence officers join Gano Forum
Ten retired defense officers on Monday formally joined Dr Kamal Hossain-led Gano Forum ahead of the 11th parliamentary elections.
Sujon urges EC to exercise full authority for fair polls
Sushasoner Jonno Nagorik (Sujon), a civil rights body, on Monday urged the Election Commission to exercise its full authority to make sure that the forthcoming 11th parliamentary elections are held in a credible and participatory manner.
Stay urged on HC verdict against Khaleda in Orphanage case
A provisional leave to appeal was filed on Monday seeking stay on the High Court verdict that extended the jail term of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case to 10 years from five years.
Army to work with professionalism if deployed: Gen Aziz
Chief of Army Staff General Aziz Ahmed on Sunday said members of Bangladesh Army will work with professionalism if they are deployed during the upcoming parliamentary elections.
Karnaphuli editor held in Chittagong
Chittagong, Nov 19– Detectives arrested a leader of Jamaat-e-Islami from his residence at Chawkbazar in the city on Sunday evening on charge of planning acts of sabotage.
Mirza Abbas, his wife secure HC bail
Dhaka, Nov 18 – The High Court yesterday granted anticipatory bail to BNP standing committee member Mirza Abbas and his wife, Jatiyatabadi Mohila Dal chief Afroza Abbas for eight weeks, in three cases filed over the Naya Paltan clashes.
Female journos form human chain supporting #MeToo
Female journalists under the banner of ‘Bangladesh Nari Sangbadik Kendra’ (BNSK) formed a human chain in the city on Sunday to express solidarity with the #MeToo movement.
9 injured in Cox’s Bazar Rohingya camp gas cylinder blast
At least nine Rohingya people sustained burn injuries after a gas cylinder used for inflating balloons exploded at Madhuchhara Camp in Ukhia Upazila on Saturday afternoon.
No election boycott, reaffirms Dr Kamal
Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Saturday said their alliance will in no way boycott the election and urged people to get ready to guard the polling stations.
EC invites applications from election observers
Dhaka, Nov 17 –The Election Commission has invited applications from both local and foreign observers to watch the upcoming national election slated for December 30.
EC seeks report on Nayapaltan clash from IGP
Chattogram, Nov – Election Commission Secretary Helaluddin Ahmed on Saturday said a letter has been dispatched to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) seeking a report on the clash between police and BNP men in front of the party’s Nayapaltan…
PM mourns journalist Shahriar Shahid’s death
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of managing editor of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) Shahriar Shahid.
Bd Election Commission warns its officials against bias
Election Commissioner Shahdat Hossain Chowdhury on Saturday warned the election officials of stern action if any allegation of biasness is found against them during the forthcoming national election.
669 children killed, 39 maimed in Myanmar in 14 months: UN
The United Nations has said some 669 children were reported killed, 39 maimed in Myanmar and a large majority of them were Rohingyas.
Ex-AL-minister Kibria’s son to contest polls from Oikya Front
Reza Kibria, son of former finance minister and Awami League leader Shah AMS Kibria, is going to join the upcoming 11th parliamentary elections as a candidate of Jatiya Oikyafront, a BNP alliance led by Dr Kamal Hossain.
E-Commerce Giants blamed: Hazardous mercury-based cosmetics
A coalition of over 50 civil society organizations (CSOs), from more than 20 countries, have urged two of the world’s largest multi-billion dollar E-commerce retailers – Amazon and eBay – to stop marketing “dangerous and illegal mercury-based skin lightening creams.”