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Alarm raised over Digital Security Act

The Right to Information Forum (RTI Forum) has expressed deep concerns over the passage of the Digital Security Act 2018 by the Parliament as some of its provisions have been given undue precedence over those of the Right to Information Act 2009.
24 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Iran warns US, Israel of revenge after parade attack

The deputy head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Hossein Salami warns US and Israeli leaders to expect a “devastating” response from Tehran, accusing them of involvement in an attack on a military parade in the city of Ahvaz.
24 September 2018, 10:47 AM

Govt won’t do anything beyond constitution over polls: Quader

Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says the government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina would not do anything beyond the constitution over the next general election.
24 September 2018, 10:30 AM

BNP calls public meeting in Dhaka Thursday

Political opposition BNP has called for a demonstration rally in capital Dhaka for Thursday.
24 September 2018, 07:18 AM

PM arrives in New York to attend UNGA

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reaches New York to join the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
24 September 2018, 06:03 AM

Proton was a success: Dr Mahathir

Still championing his cause for a third national car project, Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad rubbishes claims that Proton was a failure.
24 September 2018, 04:33 AM

Minority community worried that violence against them may rise

Minority communities have been apprehending that incidents of violence and attacks on them might escalate with the next national elections drawing close.
23 September 2018, 18:00 PM

BNP's dream will never come true

The BNP is too weak to wage a movement before the upcoming national elections, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said yesterday.
23 September 2018, 18:00 PM

'Illegal Wealth': Ex-minister Mosharraf indicted

A Dhaka court yesterday framed charges against former health minister and BNP leader Khondaker Mosharraf Hossain in a case filed for illegally amassing wealth worth Tk 9.1 crore and hiding wealth information from the Anti-Corruption Commission.
23 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Scrap Digital Security Act

Gono Forum President Dr Kamal Hossain yesterday demanded that the government revoke the recently-passed Digital Security Act.
23 September 2018, 18:00 PM

PM leaves London for New York

After a two-day stopover, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina leaves London for New York to join the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
23 September 2018, 12:50 PM

BNP slams Quader for ‘using public transport in electioneering’

BNP accuses Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader of illegally conducting their party's election campaign using government's vehicles.
23 September 2018, 12:48 PM

No one wants movement before election: Obaidul

Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader says the people of the country do not want any movement before the national election.
23 September 2018, 12:48 PM

Greater unity taking shape

Several top BNP leaders shared the stage with Dr Kamal Hossain and Prof Badruddoza Chowdhury at a citizens' rally in the capital yesterday and extended full support to Jatiya Oikya Prokriya's three-point demand including formation of a polls-time neutral government.
22 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Rohingya crisis to dominate PM's UN visit

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who left Dhaka on Friday morning, is expected to reach New York this afternoon to attend the 73rd UN General Assembly where she will make specific proposals for a permanent solution to the Rohingya crisis and their safe, dignified repatriation.
22 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Digital Security Bill: CPJ urges govt to review

The Committee to Protect Journalists in a letter to the Bangladesh president expressed deep concern over the Digital Security Act passed on Tuesday by parliament, and urged him to return it for a review.
22 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Cancellation of Indo-Pak Meet: Imran criticises 'arrogant' India

India's decision to cancel rare talks with Islamabad was disappointing and "arrogant", Imran Khan said yesterday, one day after New
22 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Stay united, stop infiltration

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday warned AL leaders and activists not to let opportunists infiltrate the party.
22 September 2018, 18:00 PM

EVM to be used if law permits: CEC

Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) will be used in the upcoming general elections only if the law permits, Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda today said.
22 September 2018, 09:57 AM

New bombshell revives debate on Trump fitness for office

Donald Trump faces a new challenge to his authority after US media reported that his deputy attorney general had discussed ways to force him from office on grounds of incompetence, just months into his presidency.
22 September 2018, 04:36 AM