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What kind of change did we want?
Recall how a year ago the Awami League general secretary had reacted to calls for Sheikh Hasina’s resignation by saying that if the BNP came to power they would wipe out the Awami League overnight. “They say they won’t harm the Awami League if they come to power. How lovely! They have finished us off…
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I am afraid to even take the name of Julo Bahini.
The main base of Juno Bahini is at Shukradandi near Patiya Munsef Bazar along the Chattogram-Cox's Bazar Highway. Their drug trade and other crimes take place in the empty swamps of the area. Raju Hussain alias Guli used to be the right hand man of Raju Julo. But on April 27, when there was a…
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60 cases against Hifazat 'stuck'
Hefazat sources said almost all its leaders and activists are free on bail. Last Friday, former joint general secretary of Hifazat Mamunul Haq was released from Kashimpur jail. Of the cases, 53 were reported in Dhaka and the remaining 30 in Narayanganj, Chattogram, Bagerhat, Satkhira, Cox's Bazar and Lokkhipur. Late Junaid Babunagari, the then general…
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Why would we be afraid to talk: JNU students
Why would we be afraid to talk: JNU students
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Awami League worried about post-poll violence
The ruling Awami League is once again facing infighting centered on the recently concluded 12th parliamentary elections. Ahead of the voting, threats and counter-threats as well as clashes took place between supporters of party-nominated and independent candidates associated with Awami League politics at various places in the country. Weapon firing and sporadic clashes were also…
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UN rights chief’s statement contains wrong information: Law Minister
Anisul Haq was talking to journalists when he reached the Secretariat on Sunday after taking charge of the Law Ministry for the third term. At that time a journalist asked the Law Minister about the statement issued by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. In response, referring to the violence that took place…
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Two people burnt in fire in passenger train in Dhaka
Meanwhile, Dhaka Railway Police Station sub-inspector Ashraf Hossain said he was informed about the fire through the national emergency number, 999. A police team immediately reached the spot. Earlier on December 19, four people were burnt to death in a fire in a passenger train in Tejgaon area of the capital. Law enforcement agencies in…
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Violence during Mangal election campaign in three districts
Violence during Mangal election campaign in three districts
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3 boat supporters arrested in case of attack on MP Enamul’s convoy
In Rajshahi-4 (Baghmara), three supporters of the Awami League candidate were arrested for attacking the convoy of independent candidate and sitting MLA Enamul Haq. The incident took place in Namsore village of Dweeppur union of Bagmara upazila. MLA Enamul Haq alleged that his convoy was attacked by supporters of the ruling party candidate. However, AL…
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“The country and the people are facing intense uncertainty”
prothom hello, During the BNP strike and blockade, vehicles are being set on fire, railway tracks are being broken. People have also died due to fire in the train. These incidents cannot be condemned enough. All kinds of things were said about the fire in 2013, some even pointed fingers at the government. This time…
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EC can cancel candidature in cases of violence: EC Anisur
EC can cancel candidature in cases of violence: EC Anisur
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Clashes broke out during the campaign of independent and Awami League candidates for the 12th parliamentary elections in Bangladesh
The ruling Awami League has largely allowed independent candidates to contest the upcoming 12th parliamentary elections in a bid to boost voter turnout, as the real opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has boycotted the elections. But as soon as independent and Awami League-nominated candidates began campaigning after the election symbols were allotted by the Election…
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Violence breaks out in Dublin after knife attack at school
Thursday’s incident, which police said is not believed to be terrorism-related, saw a man armed with a knife attack the victims outside the school, according to media and witnesses. Witnesses described how one man had been disarmed, and Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said a suspect had been arrested. Superintendent Liam Geraghty later told the media…
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FIFA chief condemns violence at Argentina vs Brazil World Cup qualifier
“There is no place for this kind of violence in football, whether on or off the field,” Infantino said on Instagram. “Players, fans, teams and officials deserve a safe environment,” Infantino said. Moments before kick-off tempers flared in the Maracana stand, with Brazilian police using batons.
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Political crisis and growing uncertainty: Analyst urges unconditional talks to resolve conflict and hold peaceful elections
Earlier on October 31, US Ambassador Peter Haas had held a meeting with Chief Election Commissioner Qazi Habibul Awal. After the meeting, Peter Haas told journalists that he hoped the political parties would negotiate unconditionally. When contacted, Awami League and BNP did not immediately comment on the unconditional talks. However, they want to reach a…