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Push for PR system meant to delay election: Fakhrul

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said the people of the country will not accept the proportional representation (PR) voting system, as some parties are pus... Read More


'Want to see transformed media': Land Secretary Saleh Ahmed

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- The ability of journalists to work independently is an indicator of a nation's democratic principles, said Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Land A S M Saleh Ahmed. "So, we want t... Read More


Jamaat Ameer appreciates move to try army officers linked to enforced disappearances, killings

, Oct. 12 -- e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has appreciated the move to bring several army officers accused of involvement in enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings under trial. "The a... Read More


Thunderstorm Lightning in Bangladesh: Causes, Risks, and Safety Tips

, Oct. 12 -- Bangladesh experiences a diverse kind of natural disaster almost every year. Thunderstorm lightning is one of the most common and deadly hazards among them. Every year, many people and li... Read More


BNP backs fair trials for army members accused of wrongdoing

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Stating that it fully agrees with the common desire to bring to trial those members of the army who crossed the line, the BNP on Saturday night said fair and impartial trials of rele... Read More


Afghanistan thrash Bangladesh to clinch ODI series

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Afghanistan crushed Bangladesh in all departments in the second ODI of the three-match contest and sealed the series. The hosts bounced back strongly after the 3-0 defeat in the T20... Read More


Afghanistan crush Bangladesh to seal ODI series in Abu Dhabi

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Afghanistan crushed Bangladesh in all departments in the second ODI of the three-match contest and sealed the series. The hosts bounced back strongly after the 3-0 defeat in the T20... Read More


Mukundalal Sarker's 46th death anniversary on Monday

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- The 46th death anniversary of Mukundalal Sarker, a prominent leader of the anti-British Movement and 1971 Liberation War, will be observed on Monday. To observe the day, improved di... Read More


Chinese Vice Premier calls for consolidation of poverty reduction achievements

CHENGDU, Oct. 12 -- Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong has called for sustained work to consolidate and expand China's poverty alleviation achievements, prevent a large-scale return to poverty and prom... Read More


Trade union protests ban on rally near Ctg port

Chattogram, Oct. 12 -- The Bangladesh Trade Union Sangha on Sunday condemned the month-long ban on rallies, meetings, and human chains around the Chattogram Port area. Chattogram Metropolitan Police ... Read More