Gonoshasthaya Kendra founder Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury on Friday alleged that the current government has established ‘one-party Baksal’ rule in the country under a different cover by ‘snatching’ people’s democratic rights.
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Development without good governance ‘pointless’: JP
Jatiya Party Secretary General Ziauddin Ahmed Bablu on Friday said development without good governance and justice is ‘pointless’.
Bay depression whips up rainfall across Bangladesh
Many parts of the country are experiencing light to moderate rain which is likely to continue for the next 24 hours due to a depression over the Bay, the Met Office said Friday.
400 tourists stranded on St Martin’s island
Around 400 tourists are stranded on Saint Martin’s Island, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Bangladesh, due to inclement weather.
Rohingya: Tripartite talks ‘in Beijing’ after Myanmar’s polls
Dhaka, Oct 23 – Bangladesh, Myanmar and China are planning to hold Foreign Minister-level tripartite talks after Myanmar’s national election in November to begin the repatriation of Rohingyas without any delay.
‘Dhaka no more in position to take Rohingya burden’
The international community should sincerely work to create an environment for the repatriation of Rohingyas as they are willing to return home, said State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam on Thursday.
IBBL holds Business Development Conference of its RDS
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organised Business Development Conference of its Rural Development Scheme (RDS) on 21 October 2020, Wednesday at digital platform.
Islamic Banks Consultative Forum’s 58th Meeting held
The 58th Meeting of Islamic Banks Consultative Forum (IBCF) was held on 21 October 2020 on Wednesday through a virtual platform. The meeting discussed on Islamic Banking activities in Bangladesh.
Bay depression brings widespread rainfall, more forecast
More rains are expected over different parts of the country, including Dhaka, in the next 48 hours starting at 10 am as the depression over the central part of the Bay of Bengal intensified into a well-marked low.
Bring drivers under dope test: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked the authorities concerned to bring drivers under a dope testing system to know whether they use drugs.
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 1696 new cases, 24 deaths
Bangladesh on Thursday saw another spike in Covid-19 cases as the health authorities of the country confirmed the detection of 1,696 new cases in 24 hours, taking the caseload to 394,827.Twenty four more patients died from Covid-19 during the period,…
Heart Institute to be upgraded to 1200-bed hospital
The government is going to upgrade the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) to a 1200-bed hospital soon as part of its move to improve the healthcare services in the country, said Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Thursday.
War Crimes: Death warrant issued to Syed Mohamamd Kaisar
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Thursday issued death warrant against Syed Mohammad Kaisar for his crimes against humanity during the Liberation War.
Int’l community to discuss Rohingya issue Thursday
The United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees will bring the international community together on Thursday to address the Rohingya crisis.
No annual secondary exams this year
Dhaka, Oct 21 – The government has decided not to hold any annual examinations for secondary school students this year, said Education Minister Dipu Moni.
Raihan’s death in custody: Bandarbazar outpost SI suspended
Sylhet, Oct 21 – A sub-inspector of Bandarbazar police outpost was suspended on Wednesday as he allegedly helped suspend SI Akbar, an accused in a case over Raihan’s death in police custody, to flee Sylhet police lines.
Teenage boy held for ‘raping’ sixth grader in Chandpur
Chandpur, Oct 21 – Police early Wednesday arrested a teenage boy allegedly for raping a sixth grader in Charmukundi village of Sadar Upazila in Chandpur.
Durga Puja of Hindu Community begins Thursday
Dhaka, Oct 21 – Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Hindu community, is set to begin on Thursday with Maha Sashthi puja at temples across the country maintaining health guidelines set by the government due to Covid-I9 pandemic.
All BJMC jute mill workers to get arrears by Nov: Minister
All the workers of state-owned Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC) will get their arrears within November next, assured Textiles and Jute Minister Golam Dastagir Gazi on Wednesday.
BNP demands reelections to local bodies
Turning down the results of local body elections held on Tuesday at different parts of the country, BNP on Wednesday demanded reelections, bringing various allegations of ‘vote fraud’.
Anti-rape protesters block Dhaka’s Shahbagh intersection
Demonstrators blocked the key Shahbagh intersection protesting against the attack on anti-rape long march in Feni in which 20 people were injured.
Montu-led Gonoforum warns to take action against Dr Kamal
A faction of Gonoforum leaders, led by its former general secretary Mostafa Mohsin Montu, on Wednesday warned of taking organisational action against party president Dr Kamal Hossain if he does not refrain from indulging in its ‘anti-constitutional’ activities.
Housewife ‘raped’ in Noakhali: Ex-Jubo League leader held
Amid countrywide strong protests against the deeply disturbing rape and violence against women, a housewife was raped at gunpoint in Chatkhil upazila of Noakhali on Wednesday.
Language Movement veteran Nurul Islam passes away
Khulna, Oct 21 – Language Movement veteran M Nurul Islam Dadu Bhai passed away at a hospital on Wednesday at the age of 91.
Prices of daily essentials soar in kitchen markets
Although the government claims that the country has enough food reserves, the prices of daily essentials are rising in the kitchen markets, triggering sufferings to people of fixed and low income brackets in the metropolis.
IBBL Bogura Zone organizes webinar on Shari`ah compliance
Bogura Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a webinar on ‘Compliance of Shari`ah in Banking Sector’ on 17 October 2020, Saturday.
EC working like AL’s associate body: BNP
Dhaka, Oct 20 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday alleged that the current Election Commission (EC) has been working as an ‘associate organisation’ of the government and the ruling party for implementing their agenda.
Bangladesh U19 team to visit England next year
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Under-19 cricket team is set to visit England next year to play a tri-nation series against the youth team of England and Australia. According to the schedule, the series will be played in August 2021. The…
Faridpur MP Nixon gets anticipatory bail
The High Court on Tuesday granted an eight-week anticipatory bail to Faridpur-4 MP Mujibur Rahman Nixon Chowdhury in a case filed by the Election Commission (EC).
Redouble efforts to find solution to Rohingya crisis: UNHCR
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has stressed that the international community and countries in the region must redouble their efforts not only maintain support for Rohingyas and their hosts, but also adapt to critical new needs and expand the search…