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AG Asaduzzaman stresses political commitment for a strong anti-discrimination law

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- Attorney General (AG) Md Asaduzzaman on Saturday urged Bangladesh's political parties to make a firm public commitment to enact a strong and effective anti-discrimination act, saying ... Read More


DMP defends police action to disperse teachers' gathering at Shahbagh

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has justified the action taken to disperse a gathering of government primary school assistant teachers at Shahbagh, saying it was necessary to ensure p... Read More


Salahuddin slams govt for 7-day ultimatum on referendum consensus

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed on Saturday cautioned the interim government against 'displaying excessive assertiveness' by setting a seven-day deadline for achieving ... Read More


Jamaat not involved in any activities that threaten election process: Azad

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- e-Islami's Assistant Secretary General Hamidur Rahman Azad on Saturday said their party is not involved in any activities that threaten the election process. He made the remark while... Read More


Forest Department launches volunteer registration to protect wildlife, forests

, Nov. 8 -- In a bid to strengthen citizen participation in nature and wildlife conservation, the Forest Department has launched a volunteer registration programme. The initiative is being implemente... Read More


Constitution has no referendum provision, says Amir Khosru

, Nov. 8 -- Stating that there is no provision for a referendum in the Constitution, BNP senior leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Saturday urged political parties to avoid heating up the streets ... Read More


Pakistani naval ship 'PNS Saif' docks in Ctg port amid efforts to rebuild bilateral ties

, Nov. 8 -- Pakistan Navy ship 'PNS Saif' (FFG-253) arrived at Chittagong Port on Saturday on a four-day goodwill visit to Bangladesh, as both countries seem to rebuild ties after decades of cold rela... Read More


Good governance, reforms take time: Shafiqul Alam

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Saturday said good governance and reforms cannot be achieved overnight, noting that in some countries such reforms took more than a de... Read More


Diabetic or obese? You could be denied a US visa under Trump's new directive

, Nov. 8 -- The United States may now deny visa applications from individuals with common health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, or obesity under a new directive from President Donald Trum... Read More


3-point demand: Primary school teachers stage sit-in at Shaheed Minar

, Nov. 8 -- Assistant teachers of government primary schools staged sit-in at the central Shaheed Minar on Saturday, demanding implementation of the 10th grade pay scale and other key benefits. The p... Read More