Ershad for polls-time govt with parties in parliament
Jatiya Party chairman Hussein Muhammad Ershad on Saturday proposed that the next general election should be held under the Election Commission and an election-time government should be formed with representatives of the political parties having representation in parliament
BGMEA Building Demolition: SC to give order March 27 on petition seeking more time
The Appellate Division on Sunday posted for March 27 for passing order on the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association’s petition seeking time for one more year to comply with its directive to demolish the illegally constructed building.
PM hands over Independence Award-2018
Eighteen distinguished personalities have been given the ‘Swadhinata Padak-2018’ (Independence Award), the highest civilian honour of the country, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to their respective fields.
Zainul, Mahbub reelected president, secy of SCBA
Bangladesh Nationalist Party-backed lawyers on Friday bagged 10, including those of president and secretary, out of 14 executive posts of Supreme Court Bar Association.
Pilot Abid’s wife dies
Afsana Khanam, wife of pilot Abid Sultan who died in the US-Bangla aircraft crash at Kathmandu in Nepal, died on Friday morning.She had been kept on life support at the National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital since Sunday.
People of Bangladesh can achieve anything: PM
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged the countrymen to keep up the achievement dedicating Bangladesh’s graduation to a developing nation to them as she was accorded a grand reception for her stewardship for the landmark development.
Govt celebration ‘perverted fun’: BNP
Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Thursday termed the government’s programme to celebrate Bangladesh’s graduation from the group of Least Developed Countries as ‘perverted fun’.
Vote for AL to ensure development: PM
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday criticised BNP chief Khaleda Zia and her two sons for not obeying the directives of the Quran and misappropriating the money of orphans.
Waterbody grabbing goes unabated
Conservation and restoration of water bodies became an elusive task in the country as there seems to be none to stop the greedy land grabbers.Conservationist expressed deep concern over the issue as the nation is preparing to celebrate the World Water Day on March 27.
Quota for FFs, their children, grandchildren to stay: PM
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the quota system in government jobs for freedom fighters, their children and grandchildren will continue.