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Accounts of Hasina’s aide Jahangir freezed

News —15 July, 2024 15:39

Bangladesh Bank has ordered the freezing of bank accounts belonging to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's former personal assistant, Jahangir Alam, his wife…

Accounts of Hasina’s aide Jahangir freezed

Quota protests lack justification: Hasan Mahmud

Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud today described the quota…

Quota protests lack justification: Hasan Mahmud
Hasina passes 'quota solution' to court

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that the government cannot…

Hasina passes 'quota solution' to court

Quota protesters issue 24-hour ultimatum to govt

Quota protesters issue 24-hour ultimatum to govt

The quota protesters on Sunday issued an ultimatum to the government to take visible steps regarding their demand within 24 hours and withdraw the false case filed by police. Nahid…

Case against quota protesters 'could be' dropped

Case against quota protesters 'could be' dropped

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan indicated on Sunday that the case filed against quota protesters could be dismissed if found to lack merit. "Anyone can file a lawsuit if aggrieved.…

Hasina calls China visit a pivotal moment in Bangladesh’s diplomatic endeavours

Hasina calls China visit a pivotal moment in Bangladesh’s diplomatic endeavours

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said her recent visit to China is a pivotal moment in Bangladesh's diplomatic endeavours.  "My visit will be marked as a significant part of Bangladesh's…

Dhaka condemns attack on Trump

Dhaka condemns attack on Trump

Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud on Sunday expressed deep concern and condemnation over the attack on former US President Donald Trump.  "We have deep concerns over the attack, and…

Students’ march towards Bangabhaban begins

Students’ march towards Bangabhaban begins

Students calling for the reform of the quota system in public service have marched towards Bangabhaban  on Sunday to submit a memorandum. Students from different universities…

Case filed against quota protesters

Case filed against quota protesters

A case has been filed at Shahbagh Police Station against quota protesters over "obstructing police work" and "vandalism" in Dhaka's Shahbagh.  Transport supervisor Khalilur Rahman…

Liberation war affairs minister backs quota reform 

Liberation war affairs minister backs quota reform 

Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque has expressed his support for the student-led movement across Bangladesh demanding for quota reforms in government jobs. "The anti-quota…

Quota protesters’ demands contradict constitution and state principles: Quader

Quota protesters’ demands contradict constitution and state principles: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said that the demands and statements of the quota protesters contradict the constitution and the fundamental principles of…

Nabil Group colludes with mayor Liton for fortune

Nabil Group colludes with mayor Liton for fortune

AHM Khairuzzaman Liton, a presidium member of the Awami League (AL), and his business partner Shamsuzzaman Awal, a director of FBCCI, have close business ties with Nabil Group. This…

Indian citizen dead in Bagerhat bus collision

Indian citizen dead in Bagerhat bus collision

An Indian citizen was dead and twelve people were injured in a head-on-collision between two buses on Dhaka-Khulna highway at Faltita in Fakirhat upazila of Bagerhat district. The…

Low-lying areas in Faridpur flooded as Padma swells

Low-lying areas in Faridpur flooded as Padma swells

The low-lying areas of nine unions of four upazilas in Faridpur have been inundated due to the swelling of the Padma River, causing woes to local people. The water level of the Padma…

Bangladesh is sinking on all fronts: Amir Khosru

Bangladesh is sinking on all fronts: Amir Khosru

Slamming the government for serious waterlogging in different areas of Dhaka caused by incessant rainfall, BNP senior leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Friday said Bangladesh…

Anti-quota protesters to announce next steps on Saturday

Anti-quota protesters to announce next steps on Saturday

The anti-quota protesters will announce the next programme in their movement on Saturday afternoon.  Abu Baker Majumdar, one of the key organisers of the protests, said that all…

Students block Shahbagh intersection again in protest of quota reform

Students block Shahbagh intersection again in protest of quota reform

Anti-quota protesters blocked the Shahbagh intersection again on Friday, demanding the cancellation of the government job quota system and reinstatement of a 2018 circular. Although…