politics
BNP chalks out programmes to mark 41st founding anniv
Dhaka, Aug 19 (UNB) - BNP on Monday chalked out a two-day programme to celebrate its 41st founding anniversary on September 1.
Dr Kamal to hold discussion marking National Mourning Day
Dhaka, Aug 18 (UNB) – Jatiya Oikyafront convener Dr Kamal Hossain’s Gonoforum will hold a discussion in the city marking the National Mourning Day and the 44th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
108 eye JCD president, secretary posts
Dhaka, Aug 18 (UNB) – A total of 108 leaders of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal have bought nomination papers to vie for its president and general secretary posts in the council slated for September 14 next.
PM against protocol that obstructs her contact with people
Dhaka, Aug 18 (UNB) - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said she does not want the protocol that creates an obstacle to her way to get close to people.
BNP to draw global attention to push for Khaleda’s release
Dhaka, Aug 17 (UNB) – BNP has decided to draw the attention of the international community to the issue of its Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s release and proper treatment.
Stand by Mirpur slum fire victims: Dr Kamal
Dhaka, Aug 17 (UNB) – Gonoforum President Dr Kamal Hossain on Saturday urged the government and social organisations to come forward in aid of the victims of Friday’s fire at a slum in the city’s Mirpur-7 area.
Act against those behind rawhide price slump: JaPa urges govt
Dhaka, Aug 17 (UNB) – Jatiya Party on Saturday urged the government to take actions against those who have resorted to a foul play to push down the prices of rawhides during the Eid-ul-Azha.
BNP demands fair probe into Mirpur fire
Dhaka, Aug 17 (UNB) – BNP on Saturday demanded a fair and neutral investigation into Friday’s fire at a slum in the city’s Mirpur-7 area as such incidents are on the rise.
Gazipur’s ex-acting mayor Karim joins BNP
Dhaka, Aug 17 (UNB) – Abdul Karim, former acting-mayor of Gazipur municipality, along with his around a hundred followers joined BNP on Saturday.
Rawhide export should continue to ensure fair price: GM Quader
Dhaka, Aug 16 (UNB) – Jatiya Party chairman GM Quader on Friday said rawhide export should continue to protect the interests of the poor and orphans.