Convenor of the National Citizens Party (NCP) Nahid Islam has accused political parties of betraying both the July Uprising and people after the movement. Addressing a roadside NCP rally in Pabna's Shaheed Chattar on Monday night, Nahid said, "The fascists and murderers must be brought to justice. We said fascist Hasina's
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Govt freezes bank accounts of EBL chairman Shawkat, his family
ACC to probe into charges of possessing illegal wealth The government has frozen the bank accounts of Eastern Bank PLC’s (EBL) chairman Shawkat Ali Chowdhury and his family members, according to a letter issued by the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) of the Bangladesh Bank (BB). The BFIU in its letter ordered
Forex reserves fall to $29.53b after $2.19b ACU payment
Bangladesh holds 2nd spot in apparel export
Despite holding its position as the world's second-largest apparel exporter, Bangladesh faces growing competition from Vietnam, which is emerging as a formidable rival in the global market. According to the World Trade Organization (WTO) data for 2024, Bangladesh secured $38.48 billion with a growth rate of 0.21%, while Vietnam emerged as
Govt approves drone shows, ‘July Revival Programmes’
The government on Tuesday approved two separate proposals from the Ministry of Cultural Affairs to commemorate the historic July uprising though various events. The approval came at a meeting of Advisers Council Committee on Economic Affairs held at the Bangladesh Secretariat with Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed in the chair. As part
Election delay anti-democratic, goes against July spirit: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said those who want to delay the election are certainly not pro-democratic or supporters of the July-August revolution. "People want an immediate election. We have said this many times before, and we are saying it again. Those who want to delay the
Prof Yunus urges Islamic NGOs to take up social business
14 held over Lalmonirhat Police Station attack
Police have so far detained 14 accused, including two convicts, in connection with the recent attack, vandalism and clash at Patgram Police Station of Lalmonirhat district to snatch away the convicts from the police custody. Among those arrested are Belal Hossain and Sohel Rana, two stone quarry workers each sentenced to
Former CEC ATM Shamsul Huda dies at 83
Former Chief Election Commissioner ATM Shamsul Huda passed away at a hospital in the capital on Saturday morning. He was 83. Shamsul Huda was declared dead at the hospital around 10:15 am, said Parvez Hasan, executive of the Customer Service Department at the United Hospital. His brother-in-law Ashfaque Quaderi said Shamsul Huda
Govt must ensure trial before election: Nahid
National Citizens Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam on Saturday demanded justice for the killings during the July-August uprising before any national election is held. Addressing a rally organised by the party's Bogura district unit at Satmatha Zero Point, Nahid said over 15 people were killed and more than 700 injured during