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Elections by December, assured by the government!

The BNP has been assured that the government is working to organize the national elections by December this year. Yesterday, Monday, after a meeting of BNP leaders with Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the party's Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir gave this information.

‘No devil should escape’: Home Affairs Advisor!

Home Affairs Advisor Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has expressed his strong stance on the ongoing ‘Operation Devil Hunt’ across the country. He said, “No devil should escape from the hands of law enforcement.” The Home Affairs Advisor spoke as the chief guest at a workshop on law enforcement and human rights at Rajarbagh Police Lines in the capital on Monday. He said that the government has taken a strong stance against criminals to maintain peace and security in the country.

TCB to sell additional 9,000 metric tons of goods during Ramadan: Trade Advisor!

TCB (Trading Corporation of Bangladesh) will sell additional 9,000 metric tons of goods during the month of Ramadan for the convenience of the common people. Trade Advisor Sheikh Bashiruddin gave this information while inaugurating the formal activities of TCB's truck sales in Khulna on Tuesday (February 11). He said, "On the occasion of Ramadan, TCB will sell additional 9,000 metric tons of goods to 1.2 million families across the country through truck sales. This will help control market prices and keep the market situation bearable for the common people."

13 years after the murder of Sagar-Runi, PBI assures!

On February 11, 2012, a journalist couple named Sagar Sarwar and Meherun Runi were brutally murdered in the capital Dhaka. Even after 13 years, the mystery of their murder has not been solved yet, but investigators are optimistic. Sagar Sarwar, news editor of Maasranga Television, and Meherun Runi, senior reporter of ATN Bangla, were murdered in a rented house in West Rajabazar on February 11, 2012. Even after 13 years, the investigation report of the case has been postponed 115 times, but now the PBI has given new hope. The date for submitting the new investigation report is set for March 2.

July martyrs' families to be given allowances and jobs: Information Advisor Nahid!

Information Advisor Nahid Islam said in a post on his verified Facebook profile on Tuesday (February 10) night that a plan has been made to provide a one-time payment to the July martyrs' families as well as monthly allowances and jobs. However, this job will not be considered as a new quota.

BDR members' sit-in program at Shaheed Minar with six demands

On Tuesday, February 11, dismissed BDR members are holding a sit-in program at the Central Shaheed Minar. They have been at Shaheed Minar since morning with the previously announced six-point demands. Their families are also with them at this time. The program has been organized by the BDR Kalyan Parishad. Faizul Alam, president of the organization, said that their sit-in program will continue until February 11, 12 and 13 demanding the reinstatement of dismissed BDR members and the release of imprisoned members. He added, "If good news does not come, we will be forced to announce a stricter program."

Saif Ali Khan describes the horrific night!

In a recent interview, Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan shared his horrific experience of being attacked on the night of January 16. That night, a miscreant entered Saif's Bandra apartment. The unidentified person entered the room of Saif and his wife Kareena's younger son Jahangir and severely attacked Saif.

"When the elections will be held will depend on the demands of the political parties: Press Secretary"!

Dhaka, February 10: At a press conference organized at the Foreign Service Academy, the Chief Advisor's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said that when the next national parliament elections will be held will depend on the demands of the political parties. He said that the Chief Advisor has already announced two possible dates - one in December this year and the other in June next year. However, the election date will be finalized according to the demands of the political parties.

Interim government is failing to show any signs of taking appropriate steps: Fakhrul

Dhaka, February 10: BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has commented that the interim government is failing to show any signs of taking appropriate steps. He said that the government has not been able to take appropriate steps amid the current unstable situation in the country, rising commodity prices and deteriorating law and order.

6 representatives of affected expatriates went to Jamuna!

A delegation of six people, who are agitating for the rights of expatriate workers, went to meet Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus at his residence in Jamuna. On Monday afternoon, police members of Ramna Zone took them to Jamuna. The delegation includes Khaled Saifullah, Mir Rajib, Mizanur Rahman, Yasin Apurba, Naeem and Mainuddin.

Breathless at the price of medicine!

Dhaka: The right side of Sayeed Hossain (42)'s body has become paralyzed due to a stroke. He has high blood pressure and hormonal problems. He came to the capital's Ibrahim Cardiac Hospital for a follow-up. His wife Fahmida Khatun said that Sayeed had been bedridden for a long time since his stroke last year. He has several other complications, including high blood pressure. Although the cost of treatment used to be 4-5 thousand taka per month, the current cost is about 6-7 thousand taka per month due to the increase in the price of medicine, which has become difficult to bear.

EC finds evidence of NID data leak against five institutions!

EC finds evidence of NID data leak against five institutions EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed spoke at a meeting with institutions receiving NID verification services at the Election Commission Bhaban in Agargaon on Monday The Election Commission (EC) has found evidence of NID data leak against five institutions. EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed gave this information.

Law enforcement officials also not exempted from ‘Devil Hunt’: Home Affairs Advisor

Home Affairs Advisor Lieutenant General Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (retd.) said, ‘Those who are devils will be caught in the Devil Hunt. Law enforcement officials also were not exempted. The operation will continue until the devil is freed.’

BNP meeting with chief advisor today: Discussion on election issues!

Dhaka, 10 February 2025: This evening, BNP will hold a meeting with the party's chief advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus. The main topic of discussion in this meeting will be the government's position on the election.

BNP gives 'roadmap' for nationwide rallies!

BNP has announced to hold rallies across the country demanding the announcement of a roadmap for early elections and keeping prices affordable. These rallies will be held over eight days from February 12 to February 24. The full program of the rally has been announced in a notification signed by the party's Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Monday.

ACC working to seize Tulip Siddique's illegal funds in the UK!

The Bangladesh Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has started working to seize Tulip Siddique's illegal funds in the UK. The ACC is investigating the money acquired through money laundering. Recently, the UK media outlet The Telegraph reported on this matter.

BNP will block the reforms if they hinder the elections!

Dhaka, February 10: BNP Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan said that if the proposals of the Reform Commission are an obstacle to fair elections, BNP will block them. He made these comments after a meeting with Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin at the Election Bhaban in Agargaon in the capital on Sunday.

BDR members' testimony in explosives case underway!

Former BDR members are being heard in the case filed under the Explosives Act in the Dhaka Peelkhana murder case. The bail hearing of the case will be held at the special court set up at the central prison in Keraniganj on Monday after the testimony. Meanwhile, the relatives of more than three hundred BDR members who were not granted bail have been standing in front of the central prison since morning.

Four leaders including Anisul, Salman and Palak on four-day remand

The court has granted four-day remand to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's former advisor Salman F Rahman, former Law Minister Anisul Haque, former ICT State Minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak and former ambassador and former Trinamool BNP president Shamsher Mobin Chowdhury in the capital's Jatrabari Police Station murder case during the anti-discrimination movement.

Former IGP Abdullah Al Mamun on 3-day remand again!

The court has sent former IGP Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun on a three-day remand in the case of the murder of pedestrian Md. Masudur Rahman Joni during the anti-discrimination student movement in the capital's Jatrabari. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate GM Farhan Ishtiaq gave the order after the hearing on Monday. The investigation officer of the case, CID Police Inspector Sikder Mohitul Alam, presented the former IGP to the court and applied for a ten-day remand. However, the court granted a three-day remand.

65 arrested in Gazipur in Operation Devil Hunt!

After the terrorist attack by Awami League leaders and activists on students and the public in Gazipur, the joint forces have launched 'Operation Devil Hunt' across the country. So far, 65 people have been arrested from Gazipur in this operation. The joint forces conducted a raid at eighty important intersections in Gazipur overnight on Saturday. Vehicles were searched and security measures were increased. Gazipur Police Superintendent Chowdhury Jaber Sadek said that more than fifty people involved in the attack on students have been arrested.

Dhaka to send a message to Delhi not to worsen relations!

Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Towhid Hossain and Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar are going to meet in Muscat, Oman next week. The meeting will discuss the recent situation of Bangladesh-India relations. The 8th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC 2025) is going to be held in Oman on February 16-17. Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Towhid Hossain will attend this conference. He will meet Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar there.

Declaration of Independence, Recommendation to Cancel March 7 Speech!

Reform Commission proposes to delete Article 152(2) of the Constitution The Constitution Reform Commission has recommended the deletion of Article 152(2) added to the Constitution through the 15th Amendment proposed by the Awami League in 2011. Through this article, the March 7 speech in the Fifth Schedule, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's Declaration of Independence in the Sixth Schedule, and the Mujibnagar Government's Declaration of Independence in the Seventh Schedule were made part of the Constitution. The commission has proposed not to keep these three schedules, which were added during the Sheikh Hasina government, in the Constitution.

Hold elections on time without delay: Gayeshwar Chandra Roy!

BNP Standing Committee member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy has commented that it is necessary to see if there is any other motive behind the reforms of the interim government. He said these things at the training workshop of the 12-party alliance at the National Press Club on Sunday afternoon. The 12-party alliance organized this workshop with the aim of democratic reform of the constitution and state system and economic liberation.

Former CEC Abdur Rauf is no more!

Former Supreme Court judge and former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Mohammad Abdur Rauf (95) has passed away while undergoing treatment (Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raji'un). He died at 10 am on Sunday while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in the capital.

Operation will continue until the devil is over: Home Affairs Advisor!

Home Affairs Advisor Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said that Operation 'Devil Hunt' will continue until it is completely over. He made this comment to reporters at the inauguration ceremony of the new Soil Resources Institute's Soil Building in the capital's Farmgate area on Sunday morning.

Joint Force Operation: 4 AL leaders including UP Chairman arrested in Hatia!

Joint forces conducted a drive in Noakhali Hatia and arrested four people including the former UP Chairman and Union Awami League President. They were arrested in various areas of the upazila on Saturday (February 8) night.

40 arrested in Gazipur attack on students and public!

A joint force has launched a nationwide operation in connection with the attack on students and public in Gazipur. On the instructions of the Home Ministry, arrest operations are underway in various areas of the country, including Gazipur, as part of the operation. The Gazipur Metropolitan Police (GMP) said that 40 Awami League leaders and activists have been arrested from Gazipur so far.

1,522 policemen dismissed during Awami League rule are getting their jobs back!

1,522 policemen who lost their jobs during the Awami League government are returning to work. Police Headquarters AIG (Media and PR) Enamul Haque Sagar confirmed the matter.

Public Administration Reform Commission gives new roadmap for BCS exam!

The Public Administration Reform Commission has made new recommendations for reforming the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) exam. It has proposed a specific roadmap from the BCS exam to final posting. It also recommends redistribution of exam marks and the formation of three separate public service commissions.

Bomb-like object found in Farmgate, police cordon it off!

A bomb-like object has been found in the capital's Farmgate, which has been surrounded by the police. Today (February 8), Saturday, at around 12:30 pm, a person, Arif, called the national emergency service number 999 and reported this information. According to police sources, the bomb-like object was found in the part of Farmgate that falls under the jurisdiction of the Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Police Station of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP). After receiving the news, the police quickly reached the spot.

Those involved in the attack on students in Gazipur will be tried: Home Affairs Advisor!

Home Affairs Advisor Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury met the injured people who were beaten up at the house of Awami League leader and former Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque in Gazipur.

Dr. There is a big conspiracy against Yunus, Indian media is involved: Press Secretary!

Dhaka: Press Secretary to the Chief Advisor Shafiqul Alam has alleged that a big conspiracy is going on to portray Professor Dr. Yunus negatively in the world and the Indian media is involved in it. He said this at the 'Treason Graffiti 24th Mass Uprising' publication festival at the National Press Club on Saturday.

Sheikh Hasina is not the Dalai Lama, India should stop supporting her: The Print!

Sheikh Hasina, who fled Bangladesh from August 5 last year to February 5 this year and took refuge in India, announced on social media on the 180th day of her resignation that she would deliver a live speech. The announcement caused widespread anger among Bangladeshis, especially those who were disenfranchised during Sheikh Hasina's rule. There is a dark political context behind the incident, which started with a Facebook post, where protesters gathered in the central part of Dhaka city.

If the people are isolated, the consequences will be like August 5:Tarique Rahman

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman said, “We have seen what the consequences can be if any party moves away from the people or works against them on August 5. That day was a big lesson for us.”

BNP and Islamic Movement agree on early elections after minimum reforms!

BNP and the Islamic Movement led by Charmonai Pir have agreed on 10-point demands for early, fair and acceptable elections after minimum reforms. This consensus was reached through a meeting between BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Islamic Movement Ameer Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim.

India will stand for justice by returning Sheikh Hasina, hopes Toby Cadman!

Special Counsel to the International Crimes Tribunal Toby Cadman has expressed hope that in the interest of justice, India should send ousted Prime Minister and prime accused in the genocide case Sheikh Hasina back to Bangladesh. He told reporters after meeting the Chief Prosecutor on Monday.

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