Category: National

Implementation of July Charter: Parties agree on referendum

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Desk Report: Political parties have agreed to implement the July Charter through a referendum. But there are differences of opinion among them on what the process of that referendum will be. BNP has talked about holding a referendum on the same day as the national election. However, the party has proposed to resolve the constitutional issues of the charter through the next national parliament. On the other hand, Jamaat-e-Islami is in favor of implementing the issues through a special constitutional order and holding a referendum before the election. And the…

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9 people die of dengue in 24 hours, 1,042 hospitalized

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Desk Report: Dengue deaths have increased in the country. The number of dengue deaths was low in the first four days of October, but it increased today (October 5). In the last 24 hours, 9 people have died due to dengue. At the same time, 1,042 people have been admitted to the hospital. On the other hand, as of yesterday, Saturday, one death was reported between 8 am on Friday and 8 am on Saturday. This information was given in a notification sent by the Health Emergency Operation Center and…

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No evidence of rape of teenage girl found in mountains: Home Affairs Advisor

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Desk Report: ‘Unrest was created in the hills based on an allegation of rape. But in the end, it was seen that no signs of rape were identified. The allies of neighboring countries and fascists had disturbed the hills.’ This was the comment made by Home Affairs Advisor Lieutenant General (Retd.) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury. The advisor told reporters after the meeting of the Law and Order Core Committee held at the Home Ministry this Sunday morning. The Home Affairs Advisor said, ‘In the rape incident, which has caused so much…

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Government closely monitoring Shahidul Alam’s condition and security: Chief Advisor

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Desk Report: Government closely monitoring Shahidul Alam’s condition and security: Chief Advisor The government is closely monitoring the condition and safety of those participating in the Gaza-bound flotilla, especially world-renowned photographer and human rights activist Shahidul Alam, said Principal Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus. In a statement on Saturday, the Principal Advisor said, Shahidul Alam is participating in this operation with the same spirit and courage that he showed during his 107-day imprisonment for speaking out against injustice during the Hasina government in 2018. He is a shining symbol of Bangladesh’s…

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Shahidul Alam, the ‘media flotilla’ heading to Gaza with the country’s flag

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Desk Report: Israel has seized all the ships of the Global Sumud Flotilla, an international aid flotilla sailing towards the famine-stricken Gaza Strip in Palestine. At the same time, the Benjamin Netanyahu government has placed all the rights activists on the flotilla, which set off from Barcelona, ​​Spain, in detention centers in southern Israel. It was believed that Drik’s managing director and photographer Shahidul Alam was also in the Israeli detention center with the rights activists. However, in a video message posted on his verified Facebook account on Friday (October…

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Not just plates, NCP has 50 symbols including gourd, brinjal, and banana

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Desk Report: Not just plates, NCP has 50 symbols including gourd, brinjal, and banana The National Citizens Party (NCP) has been considered for registration as a new party by the Election Commission (EC) in the initial review. However, the commission is unable to issue a notification as the party’s desired symbol, the flower, is not in the EC’s list. It is worth noting that there are 115 symbols in the EC’s schedule of the National Assembly Election Rules. The constitutional body has sent a list of 50 symbols including gourd,…

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Chief Advisor mourns death of world-renowned zoologist Dr. Jane Goodall

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Desk Report: Chief Advisor mourns death of world-renowned zoologist Dr. Jane Goodall World-renowned zoologist, primatologist, anthropologist and environmental conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of Principal Advisor Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus. In a condolence message today, Thursday, the Principal Advisor said, “I am deeply saddened by the death of my dear friend Dr. Jane Goodall. She was a world-renowned zoologist, primatologist, anthropologist and environmental conservationist.” The Principal Advisor said that as a tireless activist until the last day of her life, Jane dedicated…

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Chief Advisor returns home

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Desk Report: Principal Advisor Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus has returned to Dhaka from New York after attending the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). He arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka at 9 am today, Thursday, on an Emirates Airlines flight. The Principal Advisor’s press wing confirmed the matter. Earlier, the Principal Advisor left New York at 9:10 am Bangladesh time on Wednesday. Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury and Bangladesh’s Ambassador to the United States Tarek Md. Ariful Islam bid…

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UK announces £27 million in aid for 500,000 Rohingya

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Desk Report: The UK has announced a new humanitarian aid package of 27 million pounds for the Rohingya who have taken refuge in Bangladesh from neighboring Myanmar. Under this, more than 500,000 Rohingya will be provided assistance. This information was given in a statement by the British High Commission in Dhaka on Wednesday. It said that this assistance was announced at the UN High-Level Conference on the Situation of the Rohingya and Other Minorities in Myanmar. Under this, food, shelter, clean water, sanitation, healthcare and other essential services will be…

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UK provides $36 million in aid to Rohingya

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Desk Report: The UK government has announced more than $36 million in new humanitarian aid for Rohingya refugees. The announcement comes amid fears of a crisis due to dwindling international aid for refugees in Bangladesh, according to a report by the British newspaper The Independent. Earlier this week, British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper unveiled the aid package. The UK took this step ahead of a key UN conference on the plight of Myanmar and its minority population, particularly the Rohingya. A statement from the British Foreign Office said the money…

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