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Government will apply Special Powers Act against syndicates and hoarding: Law Minister

Law Minister Md. Asaduzzaman said the government has taken a tough stance against syndicates and hoarding in the market. The Special Powers Act of 1974 will be applied to suppress such crimes, which has a provision for the maximum punishment of death penalty for hoarding. He warned, 'Those who will hoard should think carefully.'

3 months ago 736 views

National

PM Tareq Rahman Takes Strict Action Against Negligence: Rizvi

Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, Political Adviser to the Prime Minister and Senior Joint Secretary General of BNP, has stated that Prime Minister Tareq Rahman does not tolerate any negligence or dereliction of duty in government work. Whether from the bureaucracy or political figures, the Prime Minister takes strict action against anyone who fails to fulfill their responsibilities.

3 months ago 718 views

National

Local Government Minister's pledge to spend 5 percent of GDP on health

Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has announced that 5 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will be spent on the health sector. He said this at a doctors' rally organized on the occasion of the 37th founding anniversary of the Doctors Association of Bangladesh (DAB) at the LD Hall of the National Parliament on Saturday (August 8).

3 months ago 838 views

Crime

Stolen cattle farm found in underground of Jubo Dal worker's house in Pabna, 1 held

Police recovered stolen cattle from an underground room at the house of Jubo Dal worker Shariful Islam Prodhan in Komorpur village under Pabna Sadar upazila. Allegedly, he had set up a farm of stolen cattle under his house. Around 9pm on Friday (August 7), police conducted a raid at Komorpur border market area and arrested Jubo Dal worker Shariful along with two cows.

3 months ago 986 views

National

Healthcare development not possible without service mentality: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said that if doctors do not have a service mentality, the quality of healthcare can never be improved. He made this remark at a doctors' rally held on the occasion of the 37th founding anniversary of the Doctors Association of Bangladesh (DAB) on Saturday afternoon.

3 months ago 1,054 views

Politics

BNP is afraid of India, history has been hidden in the museum: Nahid Islam

National Citizens Party (NCP) convenor and opposition chief whip Nahid Islam has alleged that although BNP says 'Bangladesh first' verbally, in reality they are afraid of India.

3 months ago 839 views

World

Delhi’s Growing Discomfort Over Sheikh Hasina Strains Bangladesh-India Ties

Two reports published yesterday by BBC News Bangla and The Diplomat have highlighted India’s deepening unease regarding Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, who has been residing in India.

3 months ago 1,050 views

Politics

Jamaat amir first to betray spirit of mass uprising: Rashed Khan

Rashed Khan, political assistant to Prime Minister Tarek Rahman, has alleged that Jamaat-e-Islami amir Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has committed the first betrayal against the core spirit of Bangladesh's recent mass uprising.

3 months ago 695 views

Politics

How are fugitive Awami League leaders spending their days in India

After the 2024 mass uprising, many Awami League leaders left the country and went to India. Over the past two years, many of them have stayed in Kolkata and surrounding areas. Although some later moved to countries in Europe, the United States and Southeast Asia, a large part of Awami League leaders staying in India are still spending their days keeping their identity and location hidden. These details have come up in a report by BBC Bangla.

3 months ago 949 views

National

India 'does not support' Hasina's remarks, Jaiswal says

India's Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal has made it clear that the Indian government does not support former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's recent remarks. During the weekly briefing on Friday (August 7), he said the press conference held in New Delhi on August 5 was organized at the initiative of a private media outlet and the Indian government had no role in it.

3 months ago 800 views

National

Police issue alert across country over bomb attack fears

Police Headquarters has issued a high alert in all districts and ranges of the country over a possible bomb attack threat. Based on secret information, police personnel on duty in every area of the country have been instructed to remain on maximum alert and perform their duties on Friday night (August 7).

3 months ago 881 views

Cricket

State Recognition for Tape Ball Cricket to Be Initiated: Youth and Sports Minister

Youth and Sports Minister Md. Aminul Haque has said that steps will be taken to grant state recognition to tape ball cricket and expand it nationwide. He said that the participation of local and international players in such tape ball cricket events is creating new opportunities in the country's sports arena.

3 months ago 1,291 views

Country

"What Hasina? Just Occasional Noise Here and There": Home Minister

Responding to comments made by ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said, "What Hasina? Has anyone seen her face? Only occasional noise is heard here and there." He said they are trying to create instability in Bangladesh, but the people of Bangladesh will never accept such politics.

3 months ago 886 views

Country

Tourism must be developed by protecting nature, not just through attractive structures: Home Minister

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said tourism development is not achieved merely by constructing attractive structures; tourism must be developed by protecting nature. He warned that destroying nature and building concrete jungles would pose a threat to tourism. For this reason, emphasis is being placed on constructing nature-based resorts and eco-friendly tourism infrastructure.

3 months ago 745 views

National

Correct Aqeedah must be spread in society: Muhtamim of Deoband

Hazrat Maulana Mufti Abul Qasim Nomani (may Allah preserve him), the Muhtamim of India's Darul Uloom Deoband, has said that one of the fundamental bases of Islamic creed is that Hazrat Muhammad (peace be upon him) is Allah's final Prophet and Messenger. In light of the clear declarations of the Holy Quran and Sahih Sunnah, whoever denies the final prophethood of Rasul Karim (peace be upon him) or believes someone else to be a prophet deviates from the fundamental creed of Islam.

3 months ago 809 views

National

Government Taking Steps to Ensure Youth Return Home After Studies Abroad: State Minister for Foreign Affairs

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed has said the government is working to ensure that young people return home after completing their studies abroad and contribute to nation-building as entrepreneurs. She believes that the previous government, over the last 17 years, failed to provide anything substantial to students and instead exploited them.

3 months ago 712 views

Politics

Awami League should not be given opportunity in politics just to increase party strength

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami's Ameer and Leader of the Opposition in the national parliament, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, said the Awami League should not be given the opportunity in politics merely to swell the party's ranks. He said those who destroyed the country's politics and were involved in various crimes, attempts to rehabilitate them into politics without repentance cannot be accepted.

3 months ago 784 views

Politics

Nahid Islam Explains the 'Messages' Sent on July Day

Nahid Islam, Convener of the National Citizens' Party (NCP) and Opposition Chief Whip, has stated that the July uprising cannot be viewed merely as a movement of any political party or its leaders and activists. According to him, it was a people's movement built with the participation of all segments of society.

3 months ago 832 views

National

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit Chattogram on one-day trip

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will go to Chattogram on a one-day visit next Sunday (August 9). During the visit, he will take part in various programs in Banshkhali, Fatikchhari and Hathazari upazilas. Later, he will exchange views with BNP leaders of Chattogram metropolitan, north and south districts in the city.

3 months ago 741 views

Politics

Anti-fascist march by Chhatra Jamiyat held in Dhaka

A massive anti-fascist march was held in Dhaka to commemorate the mass uprising of '24. The march began after Jummah prayers on Friday (07 August) from the northern gate of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque. Leaders and activists of Chhatra Jamiyat Bangladesh participated in the program organized under its banner.

3 months ago 782 views

Government will apply Special Powers Act against syndicates and hoarding: Law Minister

PM Tareq Rahman Takes Strict Action Against Negligence: Rizvi

Local Government Minister's pledge to spend 5 percent of GDP on health

Stolen cattle farm found in underground of Jubo Dal worker's house in Pabna, 1 held

Healthcare development not possible without service mentality: Prime Minister

BNP is afraid of India, history has been hidden in the museum: Nahid Islam

Delhi’s Growing Discomfort Over Sheikh Hasina Strains Bangladesh-India Ties

Jamaat amir first to betray spirit of mass uprising: Rashed Khan

How are fugitive Awami League leaders spending their days in India

India 'does not support' Hasina's remarks, Jaiswal says

Police issue alert across country over bomb attack fears

State Recognition for Tape Ball Cricket to Be Initiated: Youth and Sports Minister

"What Hasina? Just Occasional Noise Here and There": Home Minister

Tourism must be developed by protecting nature, not just through attractive structures: Home Minister

Correct Aqeedah must be spread in society: Muhtamim of Deoband

Government Taking Steps to Ensure Youth Return Home After Studies Abroad: State Minister for Foreign Affairs

Awami League should not be given opportunity in politics just to increase party strength

Nahid Islam Explains the 'Messages' Sent on July Day

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit Chattogram on one-day trip

Anti-fascist march by Chhatra Jamiyat held in Dhaka

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