Jatiya Press Club
Don’t switch to other countries: China to Bangladeshi businesses
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming on Monday urged Bangladeshi businesses not to switch over its supply chain to any other countries as an alternative to China in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Dr Moyeen seeks ‘situational approach’ for Khaleda’s release
BNP senior leader Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan on Sunday said their party chairperson Khaleda Zia would have been freed by the time had there been a ‘civilised’ government in the country.
BNP’s procession Saturday seeking Khaleda’s release
As part of the party’s countrywide demonstration programme, BNP will take out a procession in the capital on Saturday demanding its Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s release from jail.
Everyone has a role in women’s empowerment: Fazilatunnessa
State Minister for Women and Children Affairs Fazilatunnessa Indira on Wednesday said that both media and people from all walks of life have to work together to change the status quo and realize a women-friendly society.
DUJ demands arrest of journo attackers
Leaders of Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ) on Tuesday demanded immediate arrest and punishment of the miscreants who attacked journalists during the Dhaka city polls on Saturday.
Govt out to eliminate voice of dissents: Fakhrul
Stating that the country’s people now have no freedom of expression, BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday alleged that the government is working to either eliminate or salience those who express dissenting views.
Bangabandhu’s homecoming strengthened foundation of independence: Speakers
Speakers at a discussion on Friday said the homecoming of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman strengthened the foundation of Bangladesh’s independence.
Child rape increased 76.01pc in Bangladesh last year: BSAF
Bangladesh saw a spike in incidents of child rape and sexual assault on children last year compared to 2018, a child rights advocacy group said.
Road crashes claim 5227 lives in 2019: Nischa report
As many as 5227 people were killed and 6953 others injured in some 4702 road accidents across the country in 2019, according to a road safety advocacy group.
Zonayed Saki, 22 others injured in police action
At least 23 leaders and activists of Left Democratic Alliance (LDA), including chief coordinator of Ganasanghati Andolan Zonayed Saki, were injured as police charged baton on their procession in Matsyabhaban area of the city on Monday.