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Legal action will be taken immediately if roads blocked: Home Adviser
Home Adviser Lieutenant General Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has warned that immediate legal action will be taken against anyone blocking roads.
Bangladesh notes with concern recent development in Venezuela
Bangladesh is closely observing the recent political and internal developments in Venezuela with deep concern. The concern was expressed in a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday, January 5.
Identities of 8 July uprising martyrs confirmed
The identities of eight people martyred during the July 2024 mass uprising have been confirmed, according to the Criminal Investigation Department. Their identities were detected by forensic, DNA and medical forensic teams.
Sagar-Runi murder probe report deadline deferred for 123rd time
The investigation report in the murder case of journalist couple Sagar Sarwar and Meherun Runi was not submitted to court on Monday, January 5, leading to another extension of the deadline. This marks the 123rd time the report submission date has been deferred.
Hotel, restaurant workers to begin nationwide strike from Jan 14
Hotel and restaurant workers have announced a nationwide strike from January 14, demanding implementation of the government-declared minimum wage gazette, issuance of appointment and identity cards, enforcement of an eight-hour workday and execution of all previously signed agreements.
Petition filed seeking caretaker government to announce new polls schedule
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking the formation of a caretaker government and a fresh schedule for the upcoming elections.
Two earthquakes jolt Sylhet at dawn
Two successive earthquakes were felt across Sylhet and parts of northeastern Bangladesh early Sunday (January 5), triggering brief panic among residents.
I did not say that NEIR will remain suspended for three months: DC Masud Alam
Recently, various media outlets quoting Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Ramna Division Deputy Commissioner Masud Alam reported that the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) system will be suspended for three months. However, Masud Alam, later, clearly told the media that he did not give any such information.
Enforced disappearances were politically motivated: Report
The final report of Inquiry Commission on enforced disappearances has find out that the majority of these were politically motivated.
Tarique Rahman set to become party chairman within short time: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that Tarique Rahman will take charge as BNP chairman in a few days and will start the election campaign from Sylhet.