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Attack on Hadi 'dangerous' for peaceful political climate, says SHUJAN

Dhaka, Dec. 13 -- Civil society platform Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (SHUJAN) has warned that the attack on Inquilab Mancha Convener Sharif Osman Hadi could undermine the country's peaceful political e... Read More


Keraniganj building fire contained after 11 and a half hours

Dhaka, Dec. 13 -- The fire that broke out at a multi-storey building in Keraniganj on the outskirts of Dhaka has been brought under control after more than 11 hours. Fire Service spokesman Talha Bin ... Read More


Former BNP lawmaker Akhtaruzzaman joins Jamaat-e-Islami

Dhaka, Dec. 13 -- Freedom fighter and former BNP lawmaker Akhtaruzzaman has joined the Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami. The retired Army major completed the party's associate membership process after ... Read More


Meeting with CA: Three parties pledge unity against attempts to undermine July Uprising

Dhaka, Dec. 13 -- Describing the attack on Inquilab Mancha Convener Sharif Osman Bin Hadi as part of a "conspiracy", leaders from three political parties have said that they stand united against "all ... Read More


Bangladesh awaiting Tarique Rahman's return, says BNP's Amir Khosru

Dhaka, Dec. 13 -- Describing BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman as the "torchbearer of democracy", Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said that the wait for his return home after 17 years living in exil... Read More


Govt offers Tk 5mn reward for information leading to arrest of Hadi shooting suspect

Dhaka, Dec. 13 -- Home Affairs Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has announced a reward of Tk 5 million for information leading to the arrest of the gunman who shot Inquilab Mancha Convener Sharif Osman... Read More


'Professional' gunmen who shot Osman Hadi 'shadowed him' on campaign trail, aides allege

Dhaka, Dec. 13 -- Comrades of Sharif Osman bin Hadi believe his assailants had spent the day at his side on the campaign trail. Police, however, have not yet disclosed any information on the assailan... Read More


Road to election darkens as assassination bid on Uprising figure spills blood in Dhaka

Dhaka, Dec. 13 -- Blood has been spilled in Dhaka less than a day after Bangladesh unveiled its election schedule, when a well-known face of the July Uprising and the Awami League ban movement was sho... Read More


Vandalism reported in Baul music event in Sherpur, locals anxious

Dhaka, Dec. 13 -- A Baul music event in Sherpur Sadar Upazila has allegedly been attacked, vandalised, and shut down, leaving locals in fear even two days after the incident. The attack occurred arou... Read More


DMP chief hopeful of arresting key suspect in Hadi shooting 'soon'

Dhaka, Dec. 13 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sazzat Ali has expressed hope that the prime suspect in the attempted killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, convener of the Inquilab Mancha platform, w... Read More