The Editors Council on Sunday strongly condemned the cancellation of journalists' entry to the Secretariat, viewing it as a threat to press freedom. The Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday issued an order through a press release suspending journalists’ access to the Secretariat. The order said that due to the disruption of
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Mirza Abbas slams calls to bury constitution
Stating that the constitution was written in 1972 at the cost of the blood of 30 lakh martyrs, BNP Senior leader Mirza Abbas on Sunday criticised those who called for burying that national charter. "As your seniors, we feel disappointed when you (leaders of the student movement) say that the constitution
1972 constitution to be buried thru’ July Revolution Declaration: Hasnat
With the Declaration of July Revolution, the 1972 'Mujibbadi Constitution' will be buried on December 31, said Hasnat Abdullah, convener of Anti-Discrimination Student Movement. He said this at a press conference at capital's Rupayan Tower on Sunday. "We demand that the Mujibbadi Constitution be declared obsolete. The grave of the Mujibbadi Constitution
DU Proctor’s Office apologizes for Hasina’s defaced graffiti
The Proctor's Office of Dhaka University has described the painting over of a graffiti depicting former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on a metro rail pillar near the Raju Sculpture as an "unintentional mistake." The incident sparked widespread backlash on social media, prompting the university to issue a public apology. In a statement
BB acknowledges failures, achievements in financial sector
Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur said on Sunday that Bangladesh has made significant progress in the development of its financial sector though there have been numerous shortcomings that necessitate a thorough self-assessment. "The banking sector of Bangladesh has progressed a lot. There is no doubt about it. On the
Bangladesh Army trashes India’s Anandabazar Online’s report
The Bangladesh Army has strongly protested a report published by Indian media outlet Anandabazar Online on December 27 terming it 'misleading' and 'baseless'. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) issued a press release on Saturday over the report headlined,"Urdite Bangali Gonohottar Rokter Chite! 53 bochor por Bangladeshe Firche Sei Porajito Pak Fouj." "Contrary to
Jatiya Nagarik Committee to remain non-political: Sarjis Alam
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
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