Lutfozzaman Babar, former state minister for home affairs, walked free after 17 years in prison, receiving a warm reception from BNP leaders and activists at the jail gate. “He walked out of Dhaka Central Jail in Keraniganj around 2 pm,” said jailer Bashiruddin. Babar will first pay respects at the grave of
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Indian Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan is stabbed by an intruder at his home in Mumbai
Indian Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was stabbed in a scuffle with an intruder at his home early Thursday and underwent surgery at a hospital, media reports said. The 54-year-old actor was taken to the hospital from his home in Mumbai, the country's financial and entertainment capital, where he lives with
BNP’s Salahuddin to join talks with interim govt over July Declaration
BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed will join the dialogue between the government and political parties over the July Declaration on Thursday. “BNP did not get enough time to discuss the matter. Salahuddin Ahmed will join today and will seek further time,” BNP media wing member Syrul Kabir Khan. The conference will
MBBS admission test to be held Friday
The admissions tests for MBBS for the 2024-2025 academic years will be held on Friday. The exam will start at 10:00am, according to the Health and Family Welfare Ministry. The candidates appearing for the MBBS admission test are allowed to bring only admit cards and strictly prohibited from bringing any pens other
BNP to prosecute ‘fallen fascists’ if voted to power: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said their party, if voted to power, will prosecute the 'fallen fascists'. “BNP has been the major victim of fascism. The oppression, torture, and enforced disappearances we have faced, who else has faced it?.. We and Jamaat-e-Islami have been the most affected
ACC sues Shamim Osman, wife, brother-in-law
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against former Narayanganj-4 lawmaker Shamim Osman and his family members for illegally amassing wealth and engaging in money laundering. ACC Deputy Director Jalal Uddin Ahmed filed the case at the ACC’s Narayanganj district office on Wednesday. Shamim Osman’s wife, Salma Osman, who is the
Talks likely with political parties over reforms in Feb: Rizwana
Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said the interim government is hopeful to initiate formal talks with political parties next month for reaching a consensus on reform agenda. “I think talks with political parties can begin formally in the middle of February," she told in a press briefing at the Foreign
July mass killing trial could be completed before election: Asif Nazrul
Law Adviser Asif Nazrul on Wednesday hoped that the trial of the ‘July mass killings’ could be completed before the next national election as the interim government is committed to ensuring justice to brutal, inhuman killings committed during the July-August uprising. “Though this is a matter of the court, we hope
Several injured in clash in front of NCTB office
Several people were injured in a clash between two student groups over the use of the term “indigenous” in school textbooks, in front of the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) office in Dhaka’s Motijheel on Wednesday. Motijheel Police Station Inspector (Investigation) Mohimenul Islam said the ethnic minority protesters dispersed after
India summons Bangladesh envoy in New Delhi
India on Monday summoned Bangladesh acting High Commissioner in New Delhi Md Nural Islam over border-related issues, a diplomatic source told Monday. The development came a day after Bangladesh ‘summoned’ Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma and conveyed deep concern during a meeting at his office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs