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Writer Hasnat Abdul Hye slates govt for 'disgraceful English' in invitation to Lalon's death anniversary events

Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- Eminent writer Hasnat Abdul Hye has criticised the government for "erroneous" English in a written invitation to events organised for mystic poet Lalon Shah's death anniversary, sayi... Read More


Shibir accuses Chhatra Dal of allowing outsiders into CUCSU voting

Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- The Sompritir Shikkharthi Jote, backed by Islami Chhatra Shibir, has blamed Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal for bringing outsiders onto campus during the CUCSU polls, urging a fair count an... Read More


Salahuddin says BNP supports Yunus government, but 'within limits'

Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- Senior BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed has said while his party supports the interim government and Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, such support should not be considered "unlimited". Spea... Read More


Ali Riaz affirms Charter signing readiness, hopes for 'festive' environment

Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- Brushing aside claims of disruption as mere "confusion", National Consensus Commission Vice-Chairman Ali Riaz has expressed hope for a joyful environment at the July Charter signing.... Read More


Chhatra Dal vows not to boycott CUCSU election amid alleged irregularities

Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- Despite multiple allegations of irregularities in the Chittagong University Central Students' Union (CUCSU) election, Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal has stood firm in their resolve to cont... Read More


NCP asks for 'clear implementation roadmap' before July Charter is signed

Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- The National Citizen Party Member Secretary Akhtar Hossain has said that the July National Charter can only be implemented properly if everything is "made clear" to the nation before... Read More


CUCSU polls open after 35 years, festive atmosphere prevails

Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- After a gap of 35 years, the long-awaited Chittagong University Central Students' Union (CUCSU), hall council and hostel council elections have begun. A total of 27,516 students at ... Read More


MPO teachers announce March to Jamuna from Shahbagh Thursday over nationalisation

Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- Teachers and staff of MPO-registered institutions have announced a march to the State Guest House Jamuna on Thursday if their demands for the nationalisation of all private schools a... Read More


Bangladesh records four more dengue deaths, 758 hospital admissions in a day

Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- Over the past 24 hours, dengue has claimed four more lives in Bangladesh, raising this year's toll to 242, while 758 people were admitted to hospitals around the country. According ... Read More


Seminar calls for tobacco harm reduction policy in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- Speakers have called for the adoption of an effective and practical harm reduction policy for tobacco in Bangladesh to reduce health risks. According to a media statement released o... Read More