'Consensus possible by June if NCC shows wisdom'

Biplobi Workers Party general secy says at a dialogue with commission

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Chief adviser opens Police Week-2025

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus inaugurated the three-day "Police Week-2025" at Rajarbagh Police Lines this morning

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Expat voting plan will fail without political backing: CEC

The commission is currently considering a hybrid approach, combining postal, online and proxy voting, for potential implementation on a limited scale in the next general election

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Gazipur gas explosion: Second victim dies at nat'l burn institute

the three other victims are reported to be in critical condition

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Court seeks progress report on arrest warrants against Hasina, Joy by May 12

On March 25, the ACC pressed charges against Hasina, Joy and 16 others in the two cases.

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Power supply halt: DEPZ factories resume production via alternative lines

At least 90 factories were declared closed after United Power had stopped power supply to the factories yesterday

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Political parties should’ve been consulted

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday expressed strong reservations regarding the government’s decision in principle to provide a humanitarian corridor to Myanmar’s conflict-ridden Rakhine state.

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Youth shot dead trying to prevent abduction attempt

The victim is Md Shakil, 31, of the upazila

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Barishal ‘gunfight’: Locals contradict Rab claims

Police have not found any prior criminal records of the two students shot in a "gunfight" with the Rapid Action Battalion during an anti-narcotics drive in Barishal's Agailjhara upazila on April 21.

July uprising cases in 4 dists / 137 journalists sued so far

They have been charged with murder, attempted murder, unlawful assembly, rioting, abduction, vandalism, extortion, assault, and in certain cases, genocide, and crimes against humanity.

Anisul Huq assaulted on court premises

Former law minister Anisul Huq was assaulted at the exit of a courtroom in Narayanganj yesterday afternoon allegedly by lawyers.

Govt out to eliminate BNP

The BNP has alleged that the government has become desperate to eliminate it and other parties by indiscriminately arresting the opposition leaders and activists across the country.

1y ago

Countrywide Blockade: Arson, sporadic clashes continue

At least 11 vehicles were torched, and chases and counter-chases took place between police and BNP men in Dhaka and some other districts yesterday -- the second day of the BNP-Jamaat’s three-day nationwide blockade.

1y ago

Onion price now Tk 150 per kg

The price of locally grown onions rose to Tk 150 per kg at retail stores in Dhaka yesterday, up from Tk 140 the day before.

1y ago

EC invites BNP, other parties to dialogue

The Election Commission has written to the BNP and other registered political parties, inviting them to take part in talks that will be held on November 4, said sources.

1y ago

PM to leave for Saudi Arabia Nov 5

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to attend the International Conference on Women in Islam on November 6-8.

1y ago

Govt open to talks but without any condition

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan has said the government is open to dialogues if they are held as per the constitutional framework.

1y ago

Islami Andolan gets DMP nod to hold rally in city tomorrow

Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) yesterday received permission from the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) to hold a rally at Suhrawardy Udyan tomorrow.

1y ago

Hasina, Modi open 2 rail links, Rampal unit-2

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said the joint inauguration of three India-assisted development projects demonstrated a rare kind of friendship and cooperation between Dhaka and New Delhi.

1y ago

JS passes New Development Bank Bill

The New Development Bank Bill, 2023 was passed in Parliament yesterday to welcome funds from the lending arm of the BRICS.

1y ago

Metro to roll up to Motijheel November 5

Commuters will be able to take the train from Uttara to Motijheel starting November 5, a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurates the Agargaon-Motijheel section of the country’s first elevated metro line.

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