Tag: home Minister
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Caravan Bazaar wholesale market building will be demolished after Eid: Mayor Atiqul Islam
Earlier, while addressing the traders, the Home Minister said that you have captured all the roads of Caravan Bazaar; You have established a market by occupying the park and grounds. Therefore everyone should accept this option (shifting to Aminbazar). Caravan Bazaar's fish market, wholesale market, everything will be shifted gradually. You will have to leave…
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What other countries say is not our main concern: Home Minister
Emphasizing the government's commitment to maintaining democracy, he said, “The Prime Minister is thinking about maintaining a fair democratic process in the country. So, what other countries say is not our major concern.” Regarding BNP, the Home Minister alleged that the party got only 30 seats in the 2008 elections because people were well aware…
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Pilkhana massacre hearing begins: Home Minister vows to reach conclusion soon
On behalf of the President, Military Secretary to the President Major General SM Salahuddin Islam, on behalf of the Prime Minister Major General Kabir Ahmed, Military Secretary to the Prime Minister, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan, Army Chief General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed, Navy Chief Admiral M Nazmul Hasan and Air Force Chief Force chief Air Chief…
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Ban on entry of weapons from Myanmar: Home Minister ensured strict security measures
Referring to the role of law enforcement agencies in the national elections, the minister said, “Security forces conducted free elections across Bangladesh through the Election Commission. The Prime Minister also had the same resolve that the elections would be free, fair and good. Not only the people of this country, but people all over the…
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Home Minister: Dhaka is small with 9% roads, much less than the required 25%
In a supplementary question, Shafiqul Islam said that there is no traffic police in foreign countries and vehicles also move easily. Vehicles also run smoothly in Dhaka Cantonment. So will any measures be taken to provide signal system for traffic management across the country? In response, the Home Minister said that 200 million people live…
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Home Minister: Speedy trial law is to maintain law and order, not to target political parties
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Thursday said a step has been taken to make the Speedy Trial Act permanent, but it is not to suppress any group or political party. “Implementation of the Speedy Trial Act to maintain law and order has yielded results. The law will not be used to suppress the opposition, but…
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Appropriate regulatory action will be taken if BNP personnel do not pay utility bills: Home Minister
In a virtual speech on Wednesday, BNP joint general secretary Ruhul Kabir Rizvi urged people not to pay utility bills and other rents, besides extending complete non-cooperation to the government. When asked about the issue, the Home Minister said, “Those who face power cuts, water supply disruptions will non-cooperate… because they themselves want power cuts,…
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Decision to reshuffle 47 UNOs in the first phase for the 12th parliamentary elections
In the first phase, 13 UNOs from Dhaka Division, eight from Chattogram Division, two from Barishal Division, four from Khulna Division, six UNOs each from Mymensingh, Sylhet and Rajshahi Division and two UNOs from Rangpur Division will be transferred, one from EC The source said.
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Dialogue with opposition: Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan
Earlier, British High Commissioner Sarah Cook met the Home Minister. After the meeting the Home Minister spoke to journalists. During this, the Minister answered various questions of journalists on the current political situation as well as the issues discussed in the meeting. When asked whether the government would take any initiative for talks or not,…
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Cases have started, many more will be registered: Home Minister
Terming yesterday’s attacks, arson, killing of the policeman and the entire incident as barbaric and despicable, he said, “Cases have already been initiated. Many more will be filed. Those who have suffered harm will file cases.” “The police hospital authorities will register a case. A case will definitely be registered in connection with the attack…
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Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will organize a grand rally in Naya Paltan.
He further said that the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner will talk about this in detail. BNP on 18 October announced a grand rally to be held on 28 October as part of its ongoing agitation demanding the resignation of the government ahead of the upcoming 12th parliamentary elections. Following the BNP’s announcement, the Awami…
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Jamaat rally not allowed, DMP has to decide on BNP rally: Home Minister
The DMP Commissioner knows better what the BNP has actually said in its application for the rally. “We have heard that they have announced to bring all BNP supporters from the country to Dhaka. If such a large number of people come to Dhaka, a different situation may arise,” he said. It is up to…
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Ansar not given power to arrest: Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan has said that Ansar has never been given the power of arrest and will never be given the power to arrest. He also said that this is wrong information. The Home Minister made this comment while answering questions from journalists after an inter-ministerial meeting to mark Vijay Diwas at the Secretariat…
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Ansar want power to perform duty, police fear anarchy
Section 8 of the Ansar Battalion Bill-2023 mentions the jurisdiction and powers to be exercised by the battalion member. The section states that a member of the Ansar battalion, if any offense is committed in his presence while performing the duties specified in section 7, shall arrest the offender with the sanction of the superior…
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US Ambassador did not talk to Home Minister about any road closure on October 28: Embassy
Later, an SMS sent by the US Embassy spokesperson said, “In the Embassy’s meeting with the Home Minister today, October 22, the issue of road closure in Dhaka on October 28 was not discussed.” Ambassador Haas expressed the importance of peaceful demonstrations and interference-free participation in the political process.” BNP has announced a grand rally…