Government has withdrawn more than 24,000 political cases
Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman has said the government has so far withdrawn 24,013 political cases that were used as tools of harassment.
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8 die of dengue, 1,595 hospitalised in 24 hours
At least eight dengue patients died and 1,595 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Five more die from measles-like symptoms
Five more children died from measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours to 8am today (10 November), taking the combined toll of suspected and laboratory-confirmed measles-related deaths in Bangladesh to 1,289.
HC dismisses writ seeking cancellation of Hannan Masud's parliamentary membership
The High Court on Monday dismissed a writ petition seeking an order to declare the parliamentary membership of National Citizen Party (NCP) lawmaker from Noakhali-6 (Hatiya) constituency Abdul Hannan Masud over allegations of concealing his wealth information in his election affidavit.
Responsibility for child deaths from measles is mine: Health Minister
Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain has taken the responsibility for the deaths of children from measles on his own shoulders. He said the deaths of children from measles are his failure, not of the government. He is continuing efforts to tackle the situation.
May we be able to resist attempts to bring back the fascist: State Minister
State Minister for Religion Shamim Kaiser Lincoln has offered a monajat in the National Parliament seeking tawfiq from Allah so that if anyone tries to bring back the fascist after driving him out, they can resist it.
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