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Raushan greets PM Hasina on her birthday

Raushan greets PM Hasina on her birthday

Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Raushan Ershad on Thursday conveyed warm greetings and congratulations to Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina on the occasion of her 77th birthday, reports UNB. In her congratulatory message, the opposition leader emphasised that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina ha


Joy celebrates Sheikh Hasina’s birthday in Virginia

Joy celebrates Sheikh Hasina’s birthday in Virginia

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ICT Adviser and her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy has celebrated his mother's birthday by taking dinner in Virginia. Joy shared a photo on his verified Facebook account where he wrote, “Ma's birthday dinner with the family at my golf club in Virginia.” Shei

No escape if next election is rigged: Amir Khasru

No escape if next election is rigged: Amir Khasru

BNP standing committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury said on Thursday that the democratic countries are keeping a closer watch on Bangladesh regarding next elections, reports UNB. "In the upcoming election, anyone attempting to manipulate the process will face severe consequences," said the

Next polls to be held as per constitution: Obaidul Quader

Next polls to be held as per constitution: Obaidul Quader

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday said that elections would be conducted in line with the constitution, reports UNB. Quader, also Road Transport and Bridges Minister, said that the focus should not be on who participates in the elections or who does not as the Awami Le

Conspiracy can’t foil next election: Hasan Mahmud

Conspiracy can’t foil next election: Hasan Mahmud

Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Thursday said that no conspiracy could foil the election and it would be held on time, reports UNB. The minister, also Awami League’s joint general secretary, spoke about the upcoming national parliamentary election during a peace rall

Election won't stop even if BNP doesn't join: Salman F Rahman

Election won't stop even if BNP doesn't join: Salman F Rahman

Salman F Rahman, private industry and investment advisor to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, on Thursday said that BNP leaders’ claim that foreigners do not want to see the current government in power in the future is nothing but gossip, reports UNB. "Elections will be held in accordance with t

No ban can stop Sheikh Hasina: Quader

No ban can stop Sheikh Hasina: Quader

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina cannot be stopped through any ban or restriction, Awami League General Secretary  Obaidul Quader said Tuesday. Regarding the US visa policy and restrictions, Quader, also the Road Transport and Bridges Minister in the government, said: “Bangladesh will run a

BNP’s Khulna divisional road march begins from Jhenaidah

BNP’s Khulna divisional road march begins from Jhenaidah

BNP has started its Khulna divisional road march from Jhenaidah on Tuesday morning as part of their 15-day programme to demand elections under a neutral government. BNP standing committee member Mirza Abbas inaugurated the road march at an event at the Jhenaidah Bus Terminal area on Tuesday mornin

Zahangir becomes Gazipur city mayor’s chief adviser

Zahangir becomes Gazipur city mayor’s chief adviser

Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) has appointed Zahangir Alam, former mayor of the city corporation, as the chief adviser of the current mayor, Zaida Khatun. The decision was taken during the first meeting of the city corporation on Monday, according to local news portals. Zahangir Alam’s moth

Doa mahfil seeking early recovery of Khaleda held

Doa mahfil seeking early recovery of Khaleda held

BNP leaders said on Monday the government must take the responsibility if anything untoward happens to ailing Khaleda Zia. BNP standing committee member Mirza Abbas said Khaleda Zia is seriously ill and she immediately needs to go abroad for liver transplant. He made the remarks at a doa mahfil s