Current Affairs
Future governments will be accountable to people: Tarique Rahman
BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman has said the government in the future will be accountable to the people.
Remain vigilant against secret conspirators: Tarique Rahman
BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman has said that if the people of Bangladesh elect the sheaf of paddy and the BNP forms the government, everyone must join hands in rebuilding the state. He stated, "We have seen off the autocrats, now we must start the work of building the country; no one will come from outside to build it for us."
BNP-led alliance could get 208, Jamaat alliance 46 seats: EASD survey
A public opinion survey published by Eminence Associates for Social Development, EASD, ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election, indicates that the BNP-led alliance could secure the highest number of seats. According to the survey, the BNP alliance could win about 208 seats, while the Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance's probable seat count is 46. Additionally, Jatiya Party could win 3 seats, other parties 4, and independent candidates could win 17 seats. It also highlighted that 22 constituencies could witness close contests.
Voters, journalists allowed to carry mobile phones at polling centres: EC
Election Commissioner Brigadier General (retd) Abul Fazal Md Sanauallah has said journalists and election observers will be allowed to carry mobile phones inside polling centres on the day of voting in the February 12 parliamentary election and referendum.
Youth can build a new Bangladesh: Jamaat Ameer
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman addressed the nation in a televised speech aired on Bangladesh Television on Monday, February 9, at 6:15pm. In his address, he said change would shut the doors to wrongdoing and prevent the deprivation of people’s rights, but a vested group was opposing this change.
Public gatherings banned for 96 hrs in Dhaka during election period
A 96-hour ban has been imposed on all types of public meetings, processions, and rallies both before and after polling in 13 specific parliamentary constituencies of the Dhaka metropolis, on the occasion of the 13th National Parliamentary Election and the public referendum.
Tangia Zaman Mithila to make film debut opposite Shakib Khan
Following her crowning as Miss Universe Bangladesh and gaining international attention by placing 12th in the Miss Universe pageant in Thailand, Tangia Zaman Mithila is now set to step into the world of cinema as a leading actress.
Sagar–Runi murder case: deadline for probe report extended for the 124th time
The deadline for submitting the investigation report in the murder case of journalist couple Sagar Sarwar and Meherun Runi has been extended once again—this time for the 124th time. The court has set 1 April as the new date for submission of the report.
Most advisers have submitted asset statements except one or two: Press Secretary
Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said that all but one or two advisers of the interim government led by Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus have submitted their asset statements. He said the information would be made public soon.
Former army chief demands disbandment of Rab and DGFI
Retired General Iqbal Karim Bhuiyan, a former chief of army staff, has demanded the disbandment of the Rapid Action Battalion, Rab, and the military intelligence agency Directorate General of Forces Intelligence, DGFI, citing allegations of serious crimes such as enforced disappearances and killings against the two organisations.