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Asif Nazrul calls India's rulers 'donkeys'

Dhaka University Law professor Dr. Asif Nazrul has commented that India's rulers are 'donkeys or the lowly class' when it comes to understanding the mindset of people of the neighboring country.

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Country

Kalurghat Radio Centre a heritage associated with Liberation War memories: State Minister for Information

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yaser Khan Chowdhury has said the Kalurghat Radio Centre is an important establishment deeply connected with Bangladesh's history and the memory of the great Liberation War. During the Liberation War, from this centre, Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman had announced the declaration of independence.

2 weeks ago 356 views

Cricket

No chance for Shakib to return to national team after attending Sheikh Hasina's event: Sports Deputy Minister

Youth and Sports Deputy Minister Aminul Haque has said that after taking part in an event with former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Shakib Al Hasan has no chance of returning to the Bangladesh national cricket team.

2 weeks ago 481 views

Special

Families of those killed in Sylhet bus accident to receive Tk 5 lakh: Expatriates' Welfare Minister

The government has announced financial assistance of Tk 5 lakh each to the families of those killed in the head-on collision between two passenger buses on the Dhaka-Sylhet highway in Osmaninagar, Sylhet. Each injured person will receive Tk 1 lakh, and those who incur disability will receive Tk 3 lakh on the basis of medical certificates.

2 weeks ago 397 views

Country

9 killed in road accident in Sylhet, 5-member committee formed to investigate

The district administration has formed a five-member committee to investigate the incident in which nine people, including women and children, were killed in a head-on collision between two passenger buses of Unique Transport and Bengal Transport on the Dhaka-Sylhet highway in Osmaninagar, Sylhet. The committee has been asked to investigate the actual cause of the accident and submit a report within the next five working days.

2 weeks ago 364 views

Politics

Jamaat Amir explains absence of Zia's speech in 'July Is Not Over Yet' exhibition

Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami, has explained why the speech of martyr President Ziaur Rahman declaring independence on March 26 is not included in the exhibition titled 'July Is Not Over Yet'. He said the exhibition has been organised to highlight the continuity of authoritarian and fascist rule. Ziaur Rahman was not an authoritarian ruler, so his speech was not included.

2 weeks ago 461 views

National

Teesta pilot project work to begin within a few days: State Minister for Water Resources

Water Resources State Minister Farhad Hossain Azad has said that a technical committee has already started working to implement the Teesta master plan, and experts from various countries are being consulted. Work on a pilot project under this plan will begin within a short time.

2 weeks ago 279 views

National

It is not right for 'primary school students' of politics to pose as 'professors': Home Minister

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed MP said, those who are still novices or 'primary school students' in politics, if they want to behave like university professors, is not desirable at all. He said, one must learn, must go far—because the path of politics is extremely arduous and full of adversities.

2 weeks ago 268 views

In the museum, BNP's movement-struggle has received comparatively more importance

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In the museum, BNP's movement-struggle has received comparatively more importance

Nahid Islam, convenor of the National Citizens' Party (NCP) and opposition chief whip, has alleged that the memories of border killings and the anti-Modi movement have been removed from the July Memorial Museum.

2 weeks ago 446 views

National

Government will apply Special Powers Act against syndicates and hoarding: Law Minister

Law Minister Md. Asaduzzaman said the government has taken a tough stance against syndicates and hoarding in the market. The Special Powers Act of 1974 will be applied to suppress such crimes, which has a provision for the maximum punishment of death penalty for hoarding. He warned, 'Those who will hoard should think carefully.'

2 weeks ago 302 views

National

PM Tareq Rahman Takes Strict Action Against Negligence: Rizvi

Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, Political Adviser to the Prime Minister and Senior Joint Secretary General of BNP, has stated that Prime Minister Tareq Rahman does not tolerate any negligence or dereliction of duty in government work. Whether from the bureaucracy or political figures, the Prime Minister takes strict action against anyone who fails to fulfill their responsibilities.

2 weeks ago 329 views

National

Local Government Minister's pledge to spend 5 percent of GDP on health

Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has announced that 5 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will be spent on the health sector. He said this at a doctors' rally organized on the occasion of the 37th founding anniversary of the Doctors Association of Bangladesh (DAB) at the LD Hall of the National Parliament on Saturday (August 8).

2 weeks ago 354 views

Crime

Stolen cattle farm found in underground of Jubo Dal worker's house in Pabna, 1 held

Police recovered stolen cattle from an underground room at the house of Jubo Dal worker Shariful Islam Prodhan in Komorpur village under Pabna Sadar upazila. Allegedly, he had set up a farm of stolen cattle under his house. Around 9pm on Friday (August 7), police conducted a raid at Komorpur border market area and arrested Jubo Dal worker Shariful along with two cows.

2 weeks ago 427 views

National

Healthcare development not possible without service mentality: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said that if doctors do not have a service mentality, the quality of healthcare can never be improved. He made this remark at a doctors' rally held on the occasion of the 37th founding anniversary of the Doctors Association of Bangladesh (DAB) on Saturday afternoon.

2 weeks ago 422 views

Politics

BNP is afraid of India, history has been hidden in the museum: Nahid Islam

National Citizens Party (NCP) convenor and opposition chief whip Nahid Islam has alleged that although BNP says 'Bangladesh first' verbally, in reality they are afraid of India.

2 weeks ago 419 views

World

Delhi’s Growing Discomfort Over Sheikh Hasina Strains Bangladesh-India Ties

Two reports published yesterday by BBC News Bangla and The Diplomat have highlighted India’s deepening unease regarding Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, who has been residing in India.

2 weeks ago 443 views

Politics

Jamaat amir first to betray spirit of mass uprising: Rashed Khan

Rashed Khan, political assistant to Prime Minister Tarek Rahman, has alleged that Jamaat-e-Islami amir Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has committed the first betrayal against the core spirit of Bangladesh's recent mass uprising.

2 weeks ago 354 views

Politics

How are fugitive Awami League leaders spending their days in India

After the 2024 mass uprising, many Awami League leaders left the country and went to India. Over the past two years, many of them have stayed in Kolkata and surrounding areas. Although some later moved to countries in Europe, the United States and Southeast Asia, a large part of Awami League leaders staying in India are still spending their days keeping their identity and location hidden. These details have come up in a report by BBC Bangla.

2 weeks ago 483 views

National

India 'does not support' Hasina's remarks, Jaiswal says

India's Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal has made it clear that the Indian government does not support former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's recent remarks. During the weekly briefing on Friday (August 7), he said the press conference held in New Delhi on August 5 was organized at the initiative of a private media outlet and the Indian government had no role in it.

2 weeks ago 398 views

National

Police issue alert across country over bomb attack fears

Police Headquarters has issued a high alert in all districts and ranges of the country over a possible bomb attack threat. Based on secret information, police personnel on duty in every area of the country have been instructed to remain on maximum alert and perform their duties on Friday night (August 7).

2 weeks ago 460 views

Asif Nazrul calls India's rulers 'donkeys'

Kalurghat Radio Centre a heritage associated with Liberation War memories: State Minister for Information

No chance for Shakib to return to national team after attending Sheikh Hasina's event: Sports Deputy Minister

Families of those killed in Sylhet bus accident to receive Tk 5 lakh: Expatriates' Welfare Minister

9 killed in road accident in Sylhet, 5-member committee formed to investigate

Jamaat Amir explains absence of Zia's speech in 'July Is Not Over Yet' exhibition

Teesta pilot project work to begin within a few days: State Minister for Water Resources

It is not right for 'primary school students' of politics to pose as 'professors': Home Minister

In the museum, BNP's movement-struggle has received comparatively more importance

Government will apply Special Powers Act against syndicates and hoarding: Law Minister

PM Tareq Rahman Takes Strict Action Against Negligence: Rizvi

Local Government Minister's pledge to spend 5 percent of GDP on health

Stolen cattle farm found in underground of Jubo Dal worker's house in Pabna, 1 held

Healthcare development not possible without service mentality: Prime Minister

BNP is afraid of India, history has been hidden in the museum: Nahid Islam

Delhi’s Growing Discomfort Over Sheikh Hasina Strains Bangladesh-India Ties

Jamaat amir first to betray spirit of mass uprising: Rashed Khan

How are fugitive Awami League leaders spending their days in India

India 'does not support' Hasina's remarks, Jaiswal says

Police issue alert across country over bomb attack fears

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