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Dengue fatalities cross 450-mark
The dengue death toll in Bangladesh this year surpassed the 450-mark yesterday, making it only the second time in 24 years that fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease have crossed this threshold.
According to the Directorate…
Polls only after vital electoral reforms
The new Election Commission does not want another one-sided election, Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin said yesterday, adding that the election will be free, fair, and acceptable to all.
He also said the next national…
Another complaint filed with ICT against Hasina
Another complaint has been filed with the chief prosecutor at the International Crimes Tribunal against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 43 others, accusing them of committing genocide and crimes against humanity during a…
Election delay could lead to more conspiracies
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has said that a delay in holding the next general election will lead to "more conspiracies".
"The autocracy that was overthrown through a popular uprising is not sitting idle. They are continuously…
Crowd control: Police seek to stop use of lethal weapon
The police may stop using lethal weapons and lead pellets for crowd control as their widespread use during the July mass uprising led to massive casualties and global criticism.
The process is underway to make time-befitting…
Attempts on to tarnish image of students: Nahid
Information and Broadcasting Adviser Nahid Islam yesterday said attempts are being made to tarnish the image of students, who led the protests that toppled the Awami League regime, to undermine the July uprising.
"There is a…
COP29: Bangladesh seeks EU support for $200 bn to LDCs
Bangladesh has urged European Union (EU) to support a proposal for allocating $200 billion to the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and the most climate vulnerable countries so that these nations can effectively respond to the challenges…
Bhutan envoy calls on Fakhrul
Bhutan's Ambassador to Dhaka Rinchen Kuentsyl yesterday met BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and discussed ways to enhance the effectiveness of SAARC.
Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury briefed…
Armed forces day: Khaleda receives warm welcome at event
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia made her first public appearance in six years yesterday when she attended the Armed Forces Day reception at Senakunja in Dhaka Cantonment.
This also marked her first attendance at the annual celebration in 12…
President pays tribute to Liberation War martyrs
President Mohammed Shahabuddin paid tribute to the martyrs of the Liberation War by placing a wreath at the Shikha Anirban (Eternal Flame) in the Dhaka Cantonment area, marking Armed Forces Day yesterday.
He was accompanied by the chiefs…