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Tough tests lie ahead, says BNP's Mirza Fakhrul

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul islam Alamgir says there are "tough tests" ahead for the nation as various "conspiracies" are swirling around the upcoming general election. Howe... Read More


BNP dismisses reports of Tarique Rahman's illness as 'false'

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has denied reports claiming that its Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has fallen ill. According to a media statement issued by the party's media cell ... Read More


BNP stresses fair trial for past abuses to safeguard military integrity, public trust

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has said "impartial and transparent" trials are crucial to uphold the professionalism of the Army, particularly concerning members implicated in enfo... Read More


MPO-listed teachers hold demonstration, call work stoppage from Tuesday

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Teachers and employees of Monthly Pay Order (MPO) listed institutions are conducting a demonstration in front of the Jatiya Press Club in Dhaka, demanding their housing allowance be ... Read More


'Crimes against humanity': Jamaat chief Shafiqur applauds initiative to bring army officers to justice

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has welcomed the initiative to bring several Bangladesh Army officers accused of involvement in enforced disappearances and murders to justice. ... Read More


Jatiya Party alleges police attack at rally, calls it an 'ominous sign'

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- The Jatiya Party has alleged that police attacked its workers' rally outside the party's central office in Dhaka's Kakrail, describing the incident as an "ominous sign" for national ... Read More


DU Chhatra Dal leader Nasir Uddin Shawon secures bail

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- Dhaka University Chhatra Dal Senior Joint Secretary Nasir Uddin Shawon has been granted bail in a kidnapping and extortion case with the plaintiff's consent. A Dhaka court issued th... Read More


'Thousands more flotillas needed to free Palestine,' Shahidul Alam says on return home after release from Israel

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- Photographer and human rights activist Shahidul Alam has returned to Bangladesh after being freed by Israeli authorities following his detention from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla on Oct... Read More


Political parties' signing of July Charter postponed to Oct 17

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- Political parties are now scheduled to sign the July Charter, also known as the National Charter, on Oct 17, two days later than initially planned. The Chief Advisor's Office announ... Read More


Advisors do not need 'safe exit', but nation does, says Asif Nazrul

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- Law Advisor Asif Nazrul has dismissed claims that some advisors of the interim government are seeking a "safe exit", saying none of the advisors require one. "Our advisors do not ne... Read More