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Ekush teaches us not to bow down
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday said the Language Movement was pivotal in the nation's liberation struggle, as it laid the foundation for a non-communal, democratic, and language-based state system.
"Although the…
Robbery, sexual assault on bus: Protest held at Shahbagh demanding justice
A group of citizens formed a human chain yesterday in front of the National Museum in the capital, protesting a recent bus robbery and the alleged sexual assault of women on board.
Speakers at the event condemned the February 17 incident,…
Italy reaffirms support for Bangladesh’s political, economic reforms
Maria Tripodi, vice minister for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy, today reaffirmed firm support of the Italian government for the Bangladesh interim government in its efforts to carry forward the…
AL must be eradicated, not just banned
Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain yesterday said the Awami League must be eradicated politically and ideologically from Bangladesh.
He said this must be done through a ban following legal and social processes, such as a…
Khaleda Zia’s legal woes end
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is now cleared of all the 37 cases filed during the 2007 caretaker government and the Awami League regime as the court acquitted her in the Niko graft case yesterday.
"There is no case pending against Khaleda…
Rab to be restructured, if needed
The Rapid Action Battalion will be restructured if necessary, said Home Adviser Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury yesterday.
He said this in reply to a query after a meeting of the Law and Order Advisory Council at the Secretariat.
The…
Cases against Hasina: ICT extends probe deadline by 2 months
The International Crimes Tribunal yesterday extended the deadline for the submission of probe reports in two high-profile cases, including one against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity during the…
Shafiqul Alam promoted to senior secretary
Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has been promoted to the rank of senior secretary.
A notification signed by Deputy Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration Abu Shaleh Mohammad Mahfuzul Alam was issued in this…
‘Release Azharul, restore party registration’
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday warned that the government would be forced to accept their demands, including the release of former assistant secretary general ATM Azharul Islam, through an unstoppable movement.
Azharul…
Freeze foreign assets of Bashundhara MD, family
The Anti-Corruption Commission has discovered additional assets of Bashundhara Group Managing Director Sayem Sobhan Anvir, his wife Sabrina Sobhan, and his brother Safwan Sobhan Tasvir in the UAE, Slovakia, and the UK.
Following an ACC…