Sarjis Alam, general secretary of July Shaheed Smrity Foundation and chief organizer of Jatiya Nagarik Committee (National Citizens Committee), on Friday said that the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and the Jatiya Nagarik Committee are non-political platforms and will remain so in the future. Speaking at a view-sharing meeting organized by the Jatiya
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Unelected govt shouldn’t remain in power for long time: Fakhrul
Reiterating the demand for an immediate election, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said an unelected government should not remain in power for a long period. "We have no objection to carrying out reforms. But the biggest problem now is the chaos and instability in Bangladesh. These problems
Media access to Secretariat restricted for security of fire-hit KPI: CA Press Wing
The decision to restrict journalists' access to the Secretariat was taken in view of the safety and security of the Key Point Installation (KPI), which was hit by a devastating fire this week, said the interim government on Saturday. "The government regrets the inconvenience and seeks cooperation from journalists," Chief Adviser's
Jamaat chief calls for unity among anti-fascist political parties
Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday called for unity among all anti-fascist political parties to build a "new Bangladesh" driven by the aspirations of the youth who are fighting for freedom with the spirit of the 2024 Liberation War. Speaking at the 12th General Council session of Khelafat
Fire, power disruptions hamper secretariat operations
Government officials and staff faced severe challenges in entering the Bangladesh Secretariat on Thursday morning after a devastating fire engulfed Building 7, disrupting regular operations. The administrative hub, which typically operates with four entry gates, had only Gate 5 open for access, causing severe congestion. The fire broke out at 1:52 am
BNP voices concerns over cyber protection ordinance
Describing the new Cyber Protection Ordinance, 2024 as an extension of the Digital Security Act (DSA), BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Thursday expressed concern over its potential abuse, as the law enforcement agencies have been given immense powers. "A new law, styled The Cyber Protection Ordinance, 2024,
Commission to thoroughly investigate 2009 BDR mutiny
Chairman of the newly-formed National Independent Commission Major General (retd) ALM Fazlur Rahman has announced his commission's commitment to thoroughly investigate the BDR mutiny that took place on February 25, 2009. "This is a national issue, an event of unprecedented magnitude. The scale of the tragedy is unparalleled, and we are
Legal notice seeks scrapping of secret deal for Ctg port’s container terminal
A legal notice has been issued calling for the cancellation of a secret contract executed without public tender with the foreign entity for the management of the newly built container terminal at Chittagong port. Barrister Md. Anwar, a lawyer at the Bangladesh Supreme Court, has officially urged the Ministry of Shipping,
CFMOTO motorbike launched in Bangladesh
CFMOTO, a globally renowned motorcycle brand, has officially launched their flagship sports bikes in the Bangladeshi market with a spectacular launch event held in Dhaka. The event, titled “Ride the Future,” marked a revolutionary milestone for the country’s motorcycle industry as CFMOTO introduced its flagship models: 250NK, 250SR, and 300SR, along
Disinformation: The old Indian habit
Indian media spreading disinformation and fake news is not a new phenomenon. They are known for it globally since long. This is an old Indian habit. The World Economic Forum’s 2024 Global Risk Report also ranked India at the top for the risk of misinformation and disinformation. Back in 2020, a Brussels-based