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Preliminary list of martyrs, injured in mass uprising published
The Special Cell on Mass Uprising has published the preliminary draft list of those killed and injured in the mass uprising led by students. The list includes information on 858 deaths and 11,551 injuries.
BNP starts dialogue with allies over national elections
BNP on Saturday began talks with political parties that waged a simultaneous movement with it against the Awami League regime to consolidate unity and seek their opinions on the next general election.
Youths call for quick passage of Tobacco Control Law amendments
Youths on Saturday morning demanded speedy passage of the amendment to the Tobacco Control Act to protect public health. Anti-tobacco students from various universities, Anti-Tobacco Mothers' Forum, Nari Maitree, Dhaka Ahsania Mission, Dorp, Progga, Shastho Shurokkha Foundation, Unnayan Samadhi and National Heart Foundation and other anti-tobacco organizations raised this demand at a rally organized at Shahbagh in the capital. At that time, they made 6 proposals for amending the act.
Govt trying to correct 15 years of inaccurate data: Finance adviser
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said the interim government is trying to correct 15 years of inaccurate data.
Arrest warrant issued for 19 absconding Bangladeshi sailors
Arrest warrants have been issued for 19 sailors who are absconding with Continuous Discharge Certificates (CDC) from sea-going vessels.
Corruption in transport sector remains a pressing concern: Adviser Nahid
Information and Broadcasting Adviser Nahid Islam on Saturday said that corruption in the country’s road transport sector remains a pressing concern, with its dynamics changing but not diminishing.
Disabled laundry-worker found dead at Natore crematorium temple
The body of Kumar Das, a disabled laundry-worker, was found with his hands and feet tied at the Kashimpur Central crematorium temple in Natore city.
Police to begin drive against extortionists within 2/3 days: DMP Commissioner
List of extortionists in Dhaka city is being prepared and drives against them will begin within two or three days, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md. Sazzat Ali on Saturday.
Ex-social welfare secy detained at HSIA
Police arrested former social welfare secretary Ismail Hossain from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Friday night.
Will return to regular work after election: Dr. Yunus
Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the chief advisor of Bangladesh's interim government, has stated that he will return to his regular work after organizing the upcoming national parliamentary elections. He made these comments in an interview with the British magazine The Economist on Friday, December 20.
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