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India calls election an ‘internal affair’ of Bangladesh

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi has said that the election in Bangladesh is a domestic matter for the country and it is the people of Bangladesh to decide their own future.  India will continue to support Bangladesh's vision of a

DMP arrests 16, files 12 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Friday (November 10) arrested 16 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

BSF kills Bangladeshi minor in Rajshahi

The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) was allegedly killed a Bangladeshi national along a border under Godagari upazila in Rajshahi district. The incident took place near pillar no 5 in Manikchak bordering area at around 9:30 am on Thursday (November 9). The deceased was identified

Assistant Attorney General Tamanna Ferdous dismissed

Advocate Tamanna Ferdous on Thursday (November 9) has been dismissed from the post of assistant attorney general for slapping and humiliating her collegue. The Solicitor Wing under the Law and Justice Division of the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs issued a notice in

Bashundhara Group supports police’s smart surveillance system in Keraniganj

Bashundhara Group, the largest industrial conglomerate of the country, is supporting police’s smart surveillance system in Keraniganj on the outskirts of the capital to keep the area crime-free. With financial support from Bashundhara Group, five unions under Keraniganj Model

PM directs for withdrawal of electricity and water subsidies

Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina has given instructions to withdraw subsidies for electricity and water apart from urging countrymen to be reasonable using water and electricity. She spoke at a meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) at the NEC

Six get life-term in Lakshmipur for schoolboy murder

A Lakshmipur court on Thursday (November 9) sentenced six people to life-term imprisonment in a schoolboy murder case filed in 2014. District and Sessions Judge Court Judge Md Rahibul Islam passed the order in presence of one convict Ilius. Other convicts are –Masudur Rahman

Matarbari sea port to unveil new prospect for Bangladesh: Khalid Mahmud

Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury, State Minister of Shipping said Matarbari sea port will unveil a new prospect for Bangladesh. He came up with the remark during Matarbari deep sea port visit on Thursday (November 9). The minister said as Matarbari deep sea port is now visible, Prime

China wants Bangladesh to hold election as per law: Yao Wen

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Thursday (November 9) said his country wants to see the national election of Bangladesh to be held as per its constitution and law.  Reiterating China’s non-interference approach toward other countries' internal affairs Yao Wen

EC to announce schedule soon to hold polls at any cost  

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal said on Thursday (November 9) that the election schedule would be announced very soon as the Election Commission (EC) will hold the national polls at any cost. CEC came up with the announcement after a meeting between EC officials and

Polls Schedule: EC officials at Bangabhaban to meet President

Election Commission officials reached the Bangabhaban for a meeting with President Mohammad Shahabuddin today (November 9) to obtain permission to announce the schedule of the 12th national parliamentary election. Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal and four election

US condemns violence against Bangladesh RMG workers

The United States has called on Bangladesh’s garment industry to revisit its minimum wage decision and condemned recent violence against protesting workers. During protests on Wednesday, a 23-year-old woman Wednesday was killed during clashes with police. The widower of Anjuara

48-hour blockade: 13 vehicles torched in first 27 hours

A total of 13 vehicles were set on fire in the past 27 hours until 9am on Thursday (November 9), during the 48-hour nationwide blockade enforced by BNP and its allies in the ongoing one-point movement. Fire Service and Civil Defense media cell station officer Talha Bin Jasim confirmed

44 BGB platoons deployed for security of RMG factories

A total of 44 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in the capital Dhaka and nearby districts in a bid to ensure security at garment factories. Shariful Islam, public relations officer (PRO) at BGB headquarters, confirmed the matter. Earlier on November 7, the

DMP arrests 20, files 15 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Thursday (November 9) arrested 20 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

EC to brief President about upcoming polls today 

The Election Commission is set to meet with President Md Shahabuddin today (November 9) to provide an update on the preparations for the 12th national parliamentary election. Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal and four election commissioners are set to meet with the

Journalist Mithila Farzana appointed as director of foreign ministry

The government has appointment (two-year contractual) journalist and presenter Mithila Farzana as director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a circular in this regard on Wednesday (November 8). According to the circular Mobasshira

Bus torched in capital’s Tantibazar

Miscreants set fire to a bus in the capital on Wednesday (November 8) evening. According to information, bus named Dishari Paribahan was torched at Tantibazar intersection in the capital at 7:25 pm. Being informed, two firefighting units of Sadarghat Fire Station rushed to the spot

UN rights chief urges Bangladesh to consider release of Khaleda Zia

The UN rights chief Volker Turk has urged Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to release main opposition leader Khaleda Zia for urgent medical treatment outside the country. Bangladeshi doctors have said Zia, a two-times former premier, was at "high risk" of dying without

Low-income people suffer from market situation: Tipu Munshi

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi on Wednesday (November 8) said due to the current market situation, low-income and day labourer people in the city are suffering.  He was responding to a question from journalists after the National Tariff Policy Monitoring and Review Committee