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1,300 sued, 13 arrested over BNP-police clash in Khulna
A case was filed on Friday night against some 1,300 unnamed individuals and 48 BNP leaders and activists ones in connection with a clash between BNP activists and police in Khulna city during the party’s rally on Friday.
AL-BNP clash leaves 30, inclucing policemen, injured in Patuakhali
At least 30 people, including activists of Awami League (AL), Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and police personnel, were injured in clash between the two parties over holding rally in Sadar upazila of Patuakhali today.
Two-month fishing ban in Bay of Bengal begins today
The government-imposed two-month ban on fishing in the Bay of Bengal started from today. The ban -- to ensure smooth breeding of fish -- will remain in force in the Bay of Bengal till July 23 and in the Sundarbans till August 31.
Dhaka’s air quality ‘unhealthy’ this morning
Dhaka's air quality is in the ‘unhealthy’ zone this morning. With an air quality index (AQI) score of 155 at 8:53 am today, Dhaka ranked 6th in the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality.
Cricket World Cup 2023: BCB chief wants journalists to express opinions on squad
The highly anticipated World Cup is scheduled to take place later this year in India. Bangladesh has already qualified for the tournament, and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is working diligently to finalise the squad for the biggest cricketing event.
At least 20 wounded after police baton-charge BNP rally in Khulna
At least 30 people including police personnel were injured in a clash between the law enforcers and BNP supporters over holding a pre-scheduled rally of the party in front of Khulna Press Club in the city on Friday afternoon.
Pray that Bangladesh is safe from man-made or natural disasters: PM to Hajj pilgrims
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday inaugurated the Hajj Programme-2023 (1444 Hijri), urging pilgrims to pray that Bangladesh and its people are protected from any man-made or natural disaster.
RPO Amendment: Balloting of one or more polling stations can be postponed or cancelled
The Cabinet on Thursday gave the final approval to the draft of 'Representation of the People (Amendment) Act, 2023' with a new provision in an order to authorise the Election Commission to postpone or cancel the election result of one or more than one polling stations during the election.
People have no confidence in country’s electoral system: GM Quader
Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader on Thursday alleged that the people have no confidence in the country’s electoral system.
Khulna City polls: 4 mayoral nominations cancelled, 3 valid
The Election Commission on Thursday declared the nomination papers of three mayoral candidates valid while cancelled those of four others in the upcoming Khulna City Corporation Election.
Barishal City polls: Nomination of 4 mayoral candidates rejected, 6 valid
The nomination papers of four independent mayoral candidates for Barishal City Corporation (BCC) election have been declared invalid after verification, Returning Officer Humayun Kabir said on Thursday.
Dhaka optimistic over win of its candidate for IMO Secretary General
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam on Thursday expressed optimism over Bangladesh’s victory in the post of Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Security provided to diplomats in Bangladesh ‘much better’ compared to many others: Shahriar Alam
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam on Thursday said the government and the law enforcement agencies are ensuring security of the foreign diplomats stationed in Dhaka in a “much better and efficient way” compared to many other countries.
Foreign envoys to get back additional security if they want, given they pay for it: Home Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said on Wednesday that the additional security that has been withdrawn from ambassadors of some countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, will be given back if they want, but they must pay for it.
No more elections keeping Sheikh Hasina in power: Mosharraf
As part of the party's fresh programme of the ongoing movement, BNP’s Dhaka South and North City unit staged spate marches towards Malibagh from Basabo and Shahjadpur areas in the capital respectively to press home their 10-point demand, including holding the next general election under a non-party caretaker government.