A court in Dhaka rejected bail plea of former Habiganj-4 lawmaker Barrister Syed Sayedul Haque Suman in three cases filed over murder and attempted to murder that took place during the recent mass uprising. Judge Shihabul Islam of Dhaka 8th Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court passed the order on Wednesday after holding hearing on the pleas filed for the former ...
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Preparation of ‘July Proclamation’ draft not starts yet: Rizwana
Despite the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and Jatiya Nagorik Committee have given 15 days ultimatum to the interim government to declare July Revolution Proclamation, preparation of its draft is yet to be started, said Environment, Forest and Climate Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan. She stated it to journalists at her secretariat office in the capital on Wednesday (January 1). Syeda Rizwana Hasan ...
Read More »Local, foreign conspiracies at play once again: Fakhrul
The secretary general of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, has observed that a new wave of conspiracy has begun in the country, with efforts to sideline those who truly believe in Bangladesh. Without blaming anyone directly, he said, “How are they trying to keep away the party and the leaders who truly believe in Bangladesh and ...
Read More »Trade Fair to be organised nationwide next year: Yunus
Trade Fair will be organised across the country next year, said Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday. “Next year, trade fair will be held nationwide, central fair will be held in Dhaka with foreigners. A true international trade fair will only be possible if innovators can be brought from upazila ” “We need to enhance our exports. I urge all ...
Read More »Quamrul Islam on 4-day remand in extortion cases
Former Food Minister Advocate Qamrul Islam was placed on a four-day remand in two separate cases filed with Kamrangirchar Police Station. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Belal Hossain passed the order when he was produced before the court on Wednesday. Zahid Hasan and Palash Chandra Das, investigating officers of the case, produced him before the court with 10-day remand prayer in each ...
Read More »46th founding anniv: Chhatra Dal pays respect to Ziaur Rahman’s grave
The leaders and activists of Chhatra Dal paid tribute to the grave of BNP founder Shaheed Ziaur Rahman on Wednesday marking the 46th founding anniversary of the party. Chhatra Dal led by BNP standing committee member Dr Abdul Moin Khan went to the Sher-e-Banglanagar at 11AM and paid their respect to the grave of Ziaur Rahman. Since this morning, leaders ...
Read More »Secretariat fire originated from electrical spark: probe report
A fire broke out at Bangladesh Secretariat on December 26 originated from an electrical spark, according to the initial report of a high-powered probe body formed to investigate the fire. “It is visible in the CCTV footage that the fire was started by an electrical spark. Usually, electrical sparks occur due to loose connections in sockets and plugs, faulty joints ...
Read More »Chief Adviser pays homage to Jimmy Carter
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday (December 31) paid a profound tribute to former United States President and fellow Nobel Laureate Jimmy Carter, who died on Saturday. The Chief Adviser placed a wreath at the portrait of the late president and wrote a condolence message in the condolence book opened at the US Embassy in Dhaka at 11.45am. US ...
Read More »March for Unity demands ‘Proclamation of July Uprising’ by Jan 15
The March for Unity has demanded of the interim government demanding quick trial of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina bringing her to the country from India as early as possible. It also issued an ultimatum to the interim government to declare a ‘Proclamation of July Uprising’ by January 15 next. The March for Unity also demanded quick trial of July ...
Read More »No use of fireworks, crackers tonigh: Adviser Rizwana
The environment ministry conducts the mobile courts on new year’s eve. This initiative was taken to prevent the use of firecrackers and sky lanterns, said Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan. “I specially requested to media to give a scoll on television in this regard. No use of fireworks or crackers today. The mobile courts will vigilance from the evening onwards.” The ...
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