Dhaka, Jul 15 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of valiant Freedom Fighter Shajahan Siraj.
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BNP pays last respect to Shahjahan Siraj
Dhaka, July 14 – BNP on Tuesday paid last respects to former minister and freedom fighter Shahjahan Siraj. On behalf of the party, its secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir paid tributes to its late leader as his body was…
Foreign students in US: Trump admin drops deportation plans
US President Donald Trump’s government has dropped its plans to deport international students whose courses move fully online because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The woman Roosevelt relied on to put America back to work
by Denis MacShane on 14th July 2020 @denismacshane Roosevelt is invoked more than ever amid talk of a ‘new deal’ for today’s crisis. Rather fewer, however, recall the woman at the heart of his programme. There is more mythical nonsense…
A ‘Hamiltonian moment’ for Europe
by John Weeks on 14th July 2020 @johnweeks41 Invoking Alexander Hamilton in the context of the sensitisation achieved by Black Lives Matter could not be more inappropriate. Drawing analogies across countries rarely provides insight and often proves wrong-headed. For instance,…
No mercy to those spoiling party’s image by graft: Quader
Dhaka, July 13 – Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Monday said those who are spoiling the image of the party by accumulating wealth illegally will not be spared.
Bogra-1, Jessore-6 by-elections Tuesday
Dhaka, July 13 – Two parliamentary constituencies –- Bogura-1 and Jashore-6 – are going to by-elections on Tuesday as the Election Commission has completed all necessary preparations.
People astonished at fraudulence by two hospitals: Quader
Dhaka, July 12 – Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday said people have got astonished at the fraudulence by two hospitals in coronavirus sample testing.
Regent scam: Fakhrul wants health minister to resign
Dhaka, July 12 – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said Health Minister Zahid Maleque should step down as Regent Hospital was allowed to conduct corona tests and treatment at the ‘behest of his ministry’.
BNP slams govt’s ‘inaction’ to help flood victims
Dhaka, July 11 – BNP on Saturday alleged that the government has not taken any initiative to stand by flood-hit people though they are going through serious hurdles.
Trump Commutes Friend Stone’s Sentence
WASHINGTON, AP, July 11 – President Donald Trump called Roger Stone to inform his longtime political confidant that he would commute his sentence for crimes related to the Russia investigation, Stone told The Associated Press on Friday, just days before…
Govt unveiled Regent Hospital irregularities: Hasan Mahmud
Dhaka, July 10 – Information Minister Hasan Mahmud on Friday said no one else but the government has uncovered the irregularities committed by Regent Hospital.
Corona Test Scam: BNP worried about overseas labour market
Dhaka, July 10 – BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Friday alleged that Bangladesh is now at the risk of losing overseas labour market due to the “indifference and negligence” of the government.
NYC paints ‘Black Lives Matter’ mural along Trump Tower
New York, Xinhua/UNB, July 10 – A giant, yellow ‘Black Lives Matter’ mural was painted Thursday on New York City’s Fifth Avenue right in front of Trump Tower, a skyscraper that serves as the headquarters for the Trump Organisation.
People’s death in pandemic without care unacceptable: BNP
Dhaka, July 10 – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has alleged the government is pushing people towards death by not taking any effective step to prevent the coronavirus pandemic.
Action against corrupt people to continue: PM
Dhaka, July 09 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said action against the corrupt people will continue irrespective of their identities as the government will not tolerate irregularities.
Why Regent hospital got Health Ministry nod: GM Quader
Dhaka, July 09 – Jatiya Party Chairman and deputy opposition leader in Parliament GM Quader on Thursday questioned about getting licence by a substandard hospital, Regent Hospital, from Health Ministry to provide COVID-19 tests.
Amu made 14-party alliance’s coordinator
Dhaka, July 08 – Awami League presidium member Amir Hossain Amu has been made the spokesperson and coordinator of the 14-party alliance.
Be alert to contain coronavirus spread during Eid: Quader
Dhaka, July 08 – Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday urged all to be alert to prevent coronavirus transmission during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha.
JSS chief (reformist), 5 members shot dead in Bandarban
President of Jana Sanghati Samity (reformist group) Bandarban unit and five members were shot dead and three others injured in a gunfight at Baghmara in Bandarban on Monday morning.
BNP asks EC to defer parliamentary by-polls
BNP on Tuesday asked the Election Commission not to hold the parliamentary by-polls to Bogura-1 and Jashore-6 on July 14 next amid this pandemic situation.
BNP leaders only making speeches on TV: Info Minister
Information Minister Hasan Mahmud on Monday said the whole country is watching that BNP is not in the field but its leaers are giving speeches on televisions from their homes.
Health system has collapsed, alleges BNP
Dhaka, July 06 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has alleged that people are being deprived of medical services as the country’s health sector has collapsed due to corruption by the “government”.
Virtual courts to be used in special situation: Law Minister
Dhaka, July 05 – Law Minister Anisul Huq on Sunday said virtual courts will be used in special situations.
Memorable days: 5th Parliament opens orientation for new MPs
Mostafa Kamal Majumder The fifth Parliament elected under the interim government of Justice Shahabuddin Ahmed on 27 February 1991 had a host of new members to the Parliament. The election was like a festival with all parties taking part in…
BNP turns down budget terming it as ‘unimplementable’
BNP on Thursday formally turned down the national budget for 2020-21 fiscal year, saying it is “unimplementable’ at this time of coronavirus pandemic.
Tearing budget copy shows BNP’s audacity: Hasan Mahmud
Information Minister Hasan Mahmud on Thursday said that tearing apart of budget copy in front of the parliament is the expression of BNP’s audacity.
Hong Kong: US passes sanctions as nations criticise new law
The US House of Representatives has approved new Hong Kong-related sanctions after Beijing imposed a security law that was condemned by countries around the world. The measure, which was passed unanimously, penalises banks that do business with Chinese officials.
BNP slams govt for imposing fee on corona testing
Dhaka, July 02 – BNP on Wednesday alleged that though most countries are conducting free corona tests across the world, the government has fixed test fee in Bangladesh as it has become a ‘mass enemy’.
Putin wins referendum on constitutional reforms
Russians have strongly supported constitutional reforms that could keep President Vladimir Putin in power until 2036, partial results indicate. With about 87% of ballots counted, more than 77% of voters backed the measures, the electoral commission said.