Central Desk
Jasmine's death: 11 RAB officials withdrawn from field duties
Eleven officials of Rab-5, who were involved in the arrest and interrogation of Sultana Jasmine in Naogaon, have been withdrawn from the battalion's Joypurhat camp as well as the field duties.
Case against Prothom Alo editor, other journos blatant attack on press freedom: Mirza Fakhrul
Voicing deep concern over suing one after another against journalists, including Prothom Alo editor Matiur Rahman, under the Digital Security Act (DSA), BNP on Thursday alleged that the government has been carrying out extreme repression by using the ‘black’ law to gag the media.
Metro trains to operate between 8am and 2pm from April 5
The metro trains will operate from 8:00am to 2:00pm from April 5 and the passengers will be able to enjoy the modern service for more time.
PM for enhancing Bangladesh-Vietnam economic cooperation
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday laid emphasis on strengthening the economic cooperation between Bangladesh and Vietnam for the mutual benefit of the both countries as the outgoing Ambassador of Vietnam in Dhaka Pham Viet Chien called on her at Ganabhaban here.
BNP’s mindset is still chained in subjugation: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday said the mentality of those, who question about the country’s independence even after 52 years, is still confined in the shackles of subjugation.
Digital Security Act was misused in Naogaon incident: Law Minister
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq today said the DHAKA, March 30, 2023 (BSS) - Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq today said the Digital Security Act (DSA) was misused in Naogaon incident, where a woman was detained and later she died in RAB custody.
Journalist Shams was freed after interrogation, arrested again after being sued in several cases: Home Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Thursday said Criminal Investigation Department (CID) freed Prothom Alo journalist Shamasuzzman Shams after interrogation over a report published on its website on March 26.
Prothom Alo editor Matiur Rahman sued under Digital Security Act
A case has been filed under the Digital Security Act (DSA) against Bengla daily Prothom Alo editor Matiur Rahman and two others with Ramna Police station here.
Students demonstrate at DU demanding release of journo Shams
Democratic Student Council, a student organization formed with the leaders and activists of various left-leaning student organizations, on Thursday demonstrated on Dhaka University campus demanding release of Prothom Alo journalist Shamsuddin Shams.
Prothom Alo journalist Shams denied bail, sent to jail
A Dhaka court on Thursday sent Prothom Alo reporter Shamsuzzaman Shams to jail in a case filed under the Digital Security Act after rejecting his bail petition.
1/11 masterminds, BNP are out to hatch plots: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Wednesday said masterminds of 1/11 and BNP are trying to hatch conspiracies, but it will bring no outcome as same thing doesn't happen repeatedly.
No scope to restore caretaker govt system: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Wednesday reiterated that there is no scope of restoring the obsolete caretaker government system in the country.
Uttara South, Shewrapara stations of metro rail to open on Mar 31
Uttara South and Shewrapara stations of the metro rail are ready to open for commuters from March 31.
UNO's job as upazila chief executive officer is illegal: HC
The High Court (HC) on Wednesday declared the provision that allows upazila nirbahi officers (UNOs) to perform duties as chief executive officer of the upazila, illegal and contradictory with the constitution.
BNP denounces detention of Prothom Alo reporter Samsuzzaman
BNP on Wednesday strongly denounced the detention of daily Prothom Alo reporter Samsuzzaman Shams by law enforcers, saying it is a dreadful incident.