Sector Commanders Forum has demanded restoration and reformation of quota privileges for freedom fighters’ children, females, under representing districts and ethnic minorities and the challenged people.
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When the military wanted nuke weapon in Vietnam!
In 1968, the top American military commander in Saigon activated a plan to bring nuclear weapons into South Vietnam. He wanted them on hand should the U.S. find itself at the brink of defeat.
52 Bhashani Varsity teachers resign: BCL humiliation alleged
Tangail, Oct 9 – A total of 52 teachers of Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU) on Monday submitted resignations as their fellow teachers were allegedly humiliated by Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leaders.
Khaleda’s bail expended in Zia Orphanage case
Dhaka, Oct 8 – The High Court Division of the Supreme Court yesterday extended till October 11 its earlier order that granted bail to BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case.
HC acquits Minister Maya of Corruption charge
Dhaka, Oct – The High Court on Monday acquitted Relief and Disaster Management Minister Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya of a corruption case in which he was sentenced to 13 years imprisonment earlier by the lower court.
Interpol president resigns amid Beijing probe
Interpol says a Chinese official who was reported missing has resigned as head of the international police agency. The update came after Beijing announced Meng Hongwei was under investigation in China.
SC Appellate Division gets three more judges
Three judges of the High Court were appointed judges to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Monday, raising the number of judges in the Appellate Division to seven.
Suu Kyi promises ‘transparency’ over Rohingya atrocities
Embattled leader Aung San Suu Kyi vowed Monday to increase transparency over her government’s handling of the Rohingya crisis while pitching for foreign investment in Myanmar ahead of a regional summit in Tokyo.
Confirmed deaths near 2000, still more likely in Indonesia
The death toll from the devastating earthquake and tsunami on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island neared 2,000 on Monday, but thousands more are believed unaccounted for and officials said search teams plan to stop looking for victims later this week.
Foreign Office alerts against forged letters sent to banks
A group of people, using forged signatures of officials at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, are sending letters to various banks and financial institutions apparently seeking financial support in the name of publishing various publications marking international days.
Interpol president resigns amid Beijing probe
Interpol says a Chinese official who was reported missing has resigned as head of the international police agency. The update came after Beijing announced Meng Hongwei was under investigation in China.
Californians weigh making egg-laying hens cage-free by 2022
San Francisco, Oct 7 (AP/UNB) — California voters are right to think they already weighed in on how big cages should be for egg-laying hens.
Hasina’s another term can make big difference for BD: Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Sunday said Bangladesh will reach a greater height on economic front if Sheikh Hasina remains in power for another five years.
Truck owners, workers on strike: Dissent accident penalty
Truck owners and workers went on strike in Dhaka division from Sunday morning to press home their seven-point demand, including amendment to the Road Transport Act-2018.
Freedom of expression important benchmark for HR in society
Ambassador of Switzerland to Bangladesh Dr Rene Holenstein on Sunday said freedom of expression and press freedom are important benchmarks for human rights in any society.
22-day ban on hilsa netting comes into effect
A 22-day ban on catching, selling and transporting hilsa in a 7,000-km breeding ground took effect on Sunday to ensure the safe spawning of this popular fish during its peak breeding period.
Suspected drug trader killed in Rajshahi ‘gunfight’
Rajshahi, Oct – A suspected drug trader was killed in a reported gunfight with detectives in Jahajghat area of the Rajshahi city early Saturday. The deceased was identified as Alamgir Hossain Alo, 45, son of late Muktar Ali of ward…
Crude bomb exploded in front of Burichong AL office
Comilla, Oct 7 – Miscreants exploded a crude bomb in front of Burichong Awami League office in Comilla district on Saturday night.
Govt can say nat’l polls under neutral admin or not: CEC
Sunamganj, Oct 6 – Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda has said that the government would be able to say whether or not the upcoming national election would be held under a non-partisan and neutral government.
150 political leaders of Mymensingh pledge to Win with Peace
Mymensingh, Oct 6 – A total of 150 political leaders from Bangladesh Awami League (AL) and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Mymensingh Division came on one platform in Mymensingh on Saturday and pledged nonviolent and peaceful elections.
People are the biggest assets for Bangladesh tourism
Says Russian bloggers after their 8-day tour of Bangladesh Dhaka, Oct 6 – Bangladesh has a lot of unique things to offer foreign tourists. But the simple, friendly and hospitable people are the biggest assets for the development of tourism…
BNP is intriguing to create anarchy: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said BNP along with their fundamentalist ally is intriguing to create anarchy across the country centering the forthcoming parliamentary polls.
India crushes West Indies for its biggest test victory
India crushed West Indies in their first test by an innings and 272 runs on Saturday for its biggest margin of victory in test cricket.
22-day ban on fishing from Oct 7 to protect mother hilsa
The government has imposed a 22-day ban on fishing, carrying, hoarding, trading and transporting of all fish, with particular emphasis on Hilsha and Jatka (Hilshafry) from October midnight to 29 October in the sweet waters of Chandpur belt, as part…
Green groups demand steps to curb air pollution
Green activists here on Saturday urged the authorities concerned to take immediate steps to properly control air pollution caused by dust in the capital and ensure punishment for people responsible.
Why one needs to be politician overnight: President at DU
President Abdul Hamid on Saturday urged all political parties to promote the people in politics who have an early orientation in politics as it is inappropriate to become a politician overnight.
Over 25 lakh workers face 90,340 cases in 10 yrs’: BNP
Presenting statistics that the party’s 25,70,547 leaders and activists have been implicated in 90,340 false cases over the last 10 years, BNP on Saturday alleged that the government is taking all possible steps to keep BNP away from the next…
Agri leaders’ summit seminar held at BAU
Mymensingh, Oct 5 – An Agri leaders’ summit program held at Syed Nazrul Islam building of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) on Friday at 10 am. The theme of the program is “Meet the Agri Leaders and wake up with a…
G20 Women’s Summit pushes for rural women’s rights
Rural women play a key role in food production, but face discrimination when it comes to access to land or are subjected to child marriage, the so-called affinity group on gender parity within the G20 concluded during a meeting in…
250 political leaders of Ctg pledge to win with peace
Chittagong, Oct 5 – A total of 250 political leaders from the Bangladesh Awami League (AL), the Bangladesh Nationali st Party (BNP) and the Jatiya Party of Chittagong Division came to one platform in Chittagong Thursday to pledge for nonviolent…