BNP general secretary Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and standing committee member Mirza Abbas have been released on bail a month after their arrest in connection with the violent protests. BNP leaders and workers greeted him on his exit from Dhaka Central Jail in Keraniganj on Monday. During their 10 December rally in Dhaka, BNP workers […]
In his meetings with López Obrador and Trudeau, Biden will address the regional scope of the issue. “This is gripping the hemisphere, and a regional challenge requires a regional solution,” US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told ABC News, noting that migrants are walking from as far away as Haiti, Venezuela and Nicaragua. Were staying […]
no immediate dividend Analysts say Gandhi’s public image is improving, but it may not be enough to convert it into an instant electoral success for the flagging Congress. “Investing in the personal popularity of Rahul Gandhi is a really smart move,” said Nilanjan Sircar, senior fellow at the Center for Policy Research think tank in […]
A central leader of the ruling party told Pratham Aalo on the condition of anonymity that the party wanted to keep the BNP under some pressure through the programme. The ruling party does not want to create any ruckus ahead of US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu’s visit to Dhaka on January 14. The […]
The minister unveiled plaques of 18 development projects including 14 new roads, one school and three culverts in Rangunia municipality, Betagi, Pomra, Mariamnagar and Parua unions from the Rangunia Upazila Parishad premises. Upazila Parishad President Swajan Kumar Talukder, Upazila Nirbahi Officer Ataul Gani Usmani, Chattogram Zilla Parishad member Abul Kashem Chishti, Rangunia Municipality Mayor Mohammad […]
Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister’s Office Tofajjal Hussain Miya said on Saturday that the government has taken several measures to protect the environment from tannery pollutants, BSS reports. “As the tannery industry pollutes the environment, the government has taken steps in such a way that the environment and this industry can be saved,” he […]
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that the government will allow the BNP to protest peacefully without hindrance, but that the party will face dire consequences if it turns violent. “We will not hinder their movement, but if they indulge in acts of sabotage to harm the socio-economic development of Bangladesh, people will respond accordingly,” […]
pressure on holdouts The remaining holdouts faced mounting pressure to fall in line and allow Republicans to take control of the chamber, with some warning that a prolonged impasse raised questions about the party’s ability to govern. “It has become clear to me that some individuals are simply obstructionists,” said Keith Self, a newly elected […]
They accuse him of being too open to compromise with President Joe Biden and his Democrats, who also control the US Senate. Some say they want a leader who is willing to force a government shutdown to cut spending. That raises the prospect that the two parties will fail to reach a deal when the […]
“You (people) will compare what we could give to the country and its people in the last 14 years,” he said. The Prime Minister said that people are now getting the benefits of his government’s long-term plans which include ‘Vision 2021’, ‘Vision 2041’ and ‘Delta Plan-2100’. He said that he has created “Digital Bangladesh” along […]
Due to overcrowding the stage suddenly collapsed along with everyone present on the stage. Eyewitnesses said that Obaidul Kader also fell down along with others, but did not suffer any major injuries. The injured included Sharmin Sultana Lilly, general secretary of Jubo Mohila League and Ghulam Rabbani, former general secretary of BCL. However, Obaidul Kader […]
Ward Jubo League president arrested
The main stage of Bangladesh Chhatra League’s 75th foundation anniversary celebrations collapsed during the opening ceremony in Dhaka. Obaidul Kader, general secretary of the Awami League, was delivering his speech on Friday at the altar of Dhaka University’s unbeatable Bangla sculpture when the platform suddenly collapsed under the weight of the crowd.
According to police and university sources, the president and secretary of SAU unit BCL called a meeting in the campus on Friday afternoon. But another faction asked the leaders not to hold the meeting, which led to a rift between them. Once after Friday prayers, both the groups clashed with each other and started fighting. […]
Speaking to Prothom Elo over the phone, Chairman Siraj Uddin Chowdhary said, “I did not say anything against the plaintiff or that journalist. I have addressed those who are spreading false rumors against me in the area.” Abu Azad was attacked on 25 December while collecting news about illegal brick kilns in Sangh. Later a […]