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Arrest warrant against Tarique Rahman at Habigonj

Senior Judicial Magistrate court of Habigonj on Thursday upheld an arrest warrant against BNP Senior Vice-Chairman Tarique Rahman in a mudslinging case filed for his derogatory remarks against Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman after he failed to appear before it. Nishat Sultana, Senior Judicial Magistrate, passed the order around 12:30pm. According to the local source, Tarique delivered disparaging speeches about Bangabandhu ...

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Seizing a shipment of wine and beers from Companigonj

Indian of officer, a special wine called ‘Choice Wine’ and 116 bottles of beers were seized from the border area of Companigonj Upazilla under Sylhet district. BGB grabbed these from the border area namely Kalirag of Companigonj. A group of of BGB members led by Shafiur Rahman, Naik of Kalirag BOP of Companigonj expedited this area at 8:30. During their ...

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Crushing vehicles and throwing cocktails from Chatta Dal’s procession

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) student wing called the “Jatiyatabadi Chattra (Chhatra) Dal (JCD)”; its current leaders and activities, brought out a sudden procession and broke many vehicles and threw cocktails at Zindabazar of Sylhet city. This incident took place around 4pm in the afternoon on Thursday. They broke at least two CNG fueled auto rickshaws giving slogans. Besides, they blasted ...

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Mission accomplished!

Bangla Mirror Desk: Player of the match Soumya Sarkar remained unbeaten on 127 runs from only 110 balls and took Bangladesh home in the third and final ODI match of the series at Mirpur on Wednesday. After the comprehensive victories in the first and second matches, Bangladesh won their tenth ODI series via a whitewash, or “Banglawash” for the millions ...

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SUST VC goes on leave

Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) vice-chancellor professor Mohammad Aminul Haque Bhuiyan went on a two-month leave amid the non-stop protest by the teachers. Mohammad Aminul Haque’s leave application was approved in a syndicate meeting on Thursday morning. The university authorities handed over the duties of the vice-chancellor to treasurer Ilias Uddin Biswas as acting VC. On 13 April, ...

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Primary school admissions figures for Tower Hamlets among London’s best

The waiting is over for parents as the majority of children – 94.8 per cent – in Tower Hamlets starting primary school in September have gained a place at one of their top three choices, it was announced yesterday (Thursday, April 16). The performance is one of the best in London. For pupils gaining a place at one of their ...

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Newham Awami League President Mobarok Ali’s wife Hawarun Nessa Mina passes away

President of Newham Awami League and former student leader Mobarok Ali’s wife and Hawarun Nessa Mina has passed away (Inna Lillahi …. Rajiun).  She was suffering from cancer.  Hawarun Nessa died on 20 April in Royal London Hospital in East London.  She was fifty when died and left her husband, three sons, three daughters and many well-wishers behind. Hawarun Nessa ...

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Education Secretary guarantees the future of modern languages

Following the campaign led by Nick de Bois, Nicky Morgan has written to exam boards guaranteeing the future of ‘lesser taught language’ qualifications and committed to an immediate consultation if exam officials press ahead with plans to drop languages including Polish, Turkish, Gujarati, Bengali and Panjabi. Conservative Candidate for Enfield North, Nick de Bois, has led the fight to save ...

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Labour Motion: Support Barts Health Trust

At a meeting of Tower Hamlets Council last week, Labour Councillors passed a motion calling on the council and Barts Health NHS Trust to prioritise provision of local housing for key workers. Labour Councillor Asma Begum introduced the motion.   Barts Health NHS Trust was put into special measures in mid-March, following a CQC report which found a culture of ...

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London’s Air Ambulance flying longer this summer

London’s Air Ambulance will, for the first time in its history, fly longer hours during the summer months. The charity is now able to deliver its advanced trauma team to critically injured people in London via helicopter every day until sunset. At its peak the helicopter can be used until 21.21 whereas previously, due to aviation resources, the service had ...

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