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Rashed Prodhan's PS detained

Rashed Prodhan's PS detained

Police have detained Jatiya Gonotantrik Party (JAGPA) spokesperson Rashed Prodhan's PS Jony Nandi. According to concerned police station, Jonny Nandi was taken from in front of Rashed Prodhan's residence in the capital's Mohammadpur area on Friday afternoon. Dhaka Metropolitan Police Additional D


PM to address Sramik Dal’s May Day rally on May 1

PM to address Sramik Dal’s May Day rally on May 1

BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will address a May Day rally to be organized by Jatiotabadi Sramik Dal on May 1 at 2:30pm in front of the BNP’s central office in Nayapaltan.   Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Sramik Dal, BNP’s labour unit, has been making extensive prepa

Jamaat condemns ‘attacks’ on DUCSU leaders, Shibir men

Jamaat condemns ‘attacks’ on DUCSU leaders, Shibir men

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Friday strongly condemned the “attacks” on DUCSU leaders at Shahbagh Police Station in the capital, as well as the “assaults” on activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir in Pabna and Cumilla. In a statement, Jamaat Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar

Enemies of sovereignty cannot be trusted: Tarique

Enemies of sovereignty cannot be trusted: Tarique

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has hit out at certain political elements, accusing them of using the pretext of “state reform” to mislead the public. In a pointed reference to the Jamaat-e-Islami on Monday, he said attempts to “confuse the people about the July Charter” have

Tarique accuses ‘some parties’ of misleading people

Tarique accuses ‘some parties’ of misleading people

BNP chief and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has accused “some political parties” of deliberately misleading the public over the July Charter, while reaffirming his party’s commitment to fully implementing its provisions. Standing before thousands at a public rally at Altafunnesa

Political parties call for review of fuel price hike

Political parties call for review of fuel price hike

Several political parties have expressed deep concern over the government’s decision to raise fuel prices, urging an immediate review of the move. In separate statements sent to the media on Sunday, party leaders called on the government to reconsider the decision, with some also suggesting

No harassment for political ideology: Speaker Hafiz

No harassment for political ideology: Speaker Hafiz

Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad has emphasised the need for a system to ensure that people are not harassed because of their political ideology. After a meeting at Bhola Circuit House on Saturday afternoon, he said: "The main task of a political party is to develop the economy.  “

NCP forms 53-member women’s wing committee

NCP forms 53-member women’s wing committee

The National Citizens Party (NCP) has announced a 53-member central convening committee of its associate body, Jatiya Nari Shakti. The committee was announced on Saturday through a press release, approved under the directives of NCP Convener Nahid Islam and Member Secretary Akhter Hossen. Monira