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Rizvi questions prospect of fair polls, blames ex-govt allies for 'plots'

, Aug. 31 -- BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Sunday expressed doubt over the possibility of a truly free and fair election, alleging that the 'allies' of the previous governmen... Read More


CU VC, proctor among 50 injured in fresh clashes; exams suspended

, Aug. 31 -- At least 50 people, including the vice-chancellor and proctor of Chittagong University, were injured in fresh clashes between the students of the university and local people over the manh... Read More


Section 144 imposed at CU amid violence

, Aug. 31 -- The local administration imposed section 144 in and around Chittagong University (CU) area following the fresh clash between the CU students and local people over the manhandling of a fem... Read More


Nur's condition improving gradually: DMCH Director

, Aug. 31 -- Physical condition of Gono Odhikar Parishad president Nurul Haque Nur is gradually improving, said Brigadier General Md Asaduzzaman, director of Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) ... Read More


Journalist assaulted by mob in Keraniganj

, Aug. 31 -- A journalist was assaulted by a mob allegedly at the instigation of local Awami League leaders at Khola Mora in Keraniganj upazila of Dhaka. The victim, journalist Arif Samrat, alleged t... Read More


Indices rise sharply in first half of trading at DSE-CSE

, Aug. 31 -- Early trading saw a rise in indices as most company shares gained at Dhaka and Chattogram bourses. During the first two hours of the week's opening session, the key index of the Dhaka St... Read More


Govt to subsidise jute bags to curb polythene use: Rizwana

, Aug. 31 -- Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Sunday said the government will begin distributing eco-friendly jute bags at subsidised rates to reduce the country's dependence on polythene. ... Read More


BNP committee election turns violent in Lakshmipur; 6 injured including presiding officer

Lakshmipur, Aug. 31 -- At least six people, including the presiding officer, were injured in a clash between rival BNP factions during a committee election in Lamchar Union No. 6 under Ramganj upazila... Read More


Train of rough weather events exposes Bangladesh's disaster vulnerability

, Aug. 31 -- In three and half months since the third week of May, rough weather events, including heavy rains, squalls and high tides, prompted Bangladesh Meteorological Department to issue a marine ... Read More


Pilot run of digital signal system begins Saturday on airport corridor

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- The pilot operation of a locally developed digital traffic signal system began on Saturday at seven key intersections along the Dhaka Airport corridor. Authorities have urged all co... Read More