Mobilise public opinion against terrorism, extremism: PM
The prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, on Saturday iterated her call to the people of all strata to mobilise public opinion against terrorism and militancy as she vowed again to establish Bangladesh as a peaceful nation in the world.
BNP proposals on Election commission: Initiate talks, tweets Khaleda
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia on Saturday claimed that discussion should be initiated immediately based on her party’s recent proposals on Election Commission for holding a fair general election.
Citizens want justice of attack on Santals
Eminent citizens on Saturday urged the government to ensure justice for the November 6 attack on Santals at Sahebganj-Bagda farm of Rangpur Sugar Mills at Gobindaganj in Gaibandha and proper compensation for the victims.
BNP proposals on Election commission: BNP avoids proposing law for strategic reason
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party avoided placing any proposal for enactment of a law on appointment of chief election commissioner and other election commissioners in its proposals unveiled on Friday for reconstituting and strengthening the Election Commission for strategic reasons.
Water logging in capital, N’ganj, Gazipur: Restoration of canals, rivers, water bodies recommended
Two studies commissioned by the government recommended restoration of rivers, canals and wetlands for addressing the perennial drainage congestion faced by the capital and the contiguous districts of Gazipur and Narayanganj.
AL picks Ivy for NCC poll
The ruling Awami League has nominated incumbent mayor Selina Hayat Ivy as party’s mayoral candidate in the Narayanganj City Corporation election.
Golapbag Stadium under illegal occupation of flyover contractors
Dhaka South City Corporation failed to recover Golapbag Stadium from illegal occupants in over two weeks since launching an eviction drive.
Khaleda demands EC formed on consensus
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia on Friday unveiled the party’s proposals for forming new Election Commission based on consensus among registered political parties through a five-member search committee of consensus.
Two killed as bus plunges into Madaripur ditch
At least two people were killed after a bus slipped off a road and fell into a water body at Dashar in Madaripur early Saturday.
Khaleda proposes for search committee for forming EC
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia on Friday in her proposal regarding the formation of new Election Commission demanded appointment of honest, skilled and politically neutral person as election commissioner.
