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NCC recommends referendum, constitution reform assembly to implement July Charter

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- The National Consensus Commission (NCC) on Tuesday recommended the interim government to arrange a referendum following immediate promulgation of the July National Charter (Constitut... Read More


No response on request for Hasina's extradition: Touhid Hossain

, Oct. 28 -- Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Tuesday Bangladesh sought extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina following legal aspects and subsequent court's order but did not ... Read More


Police deny abduction claim of Tongi mosque khatib

, Oct. 28 -- Khatib of T&T Bazar Jame Mosque in Tongi Muhammad Mohebullah Miyaji was not abducted, said Additional Commissioner (Crime and Operations) of Gazipur Metropolitan Police (GMP) Mohammad Tah... Read More


No scope for holding next national election under caretaker govt: Shishir Manir

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- Advocate Mohammad Shishir Manir on Tuesday said it would not be possible to hold the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election under a caretaker government even if such a system ... Read More


Have deep relations with US, extensive economic ties with China: Touhid Hossain

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Tuesday said there is nothing for anyone to worry about regarding Dhaka's engagement with Beijing, stressing that Bangladesh maintains a ... Read More


DAB's 276-member full committee, 57-member advisory council formed

, Oct. 28 -- member full committee of the Doctors' Association of Bangladesh (DAB) has been formed, with Professor Dr Harun Al Rashid as president and Dr Md Zahirul Islam Shakil as secretary general. ... Read More


BGMEA urges govt to review labour ordinance, warns of industrial disruption

, Oct. 28 -- Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Mahmud Hasan Khan on Tuesday urged the government to review the recently approved Bangladesh Labour (Amendment... Read More


Progress in controlling hypertension encouraging, not sufficient: Speakers

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- Speakers at a workshop on Tuesday said though one-fourth of the population is still suffering from hypertension the ongoing initiatives are not enough to reduce the growing burden. ... Read More


Recommendations on July Charter implementation submitted to CA

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- The National Consensus Commission on Tuesday submitted its recommendations on ways to implement the July Charter to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus. The Commission presented its r... Read More


Thakurgaon man commits suicide during video call with expatriate wife

, Oct. 28 -- A man in Thakurgaon committed suicide on Monday while on a video call with his wife, who lives in Italy. The deceased was identified as Shamim Akhtar, 41, son of Pojir Uddin. He was kno... Read More