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● Nation waves final goodbye to uncompromising leader Khaleda Zia ● Hasina responsible for Khaleda Zia's death: Nazrul ● Pakistan, Nepal envoys call on CA after attending Khaleda Zia’s funeral ● DITF key to boosting local products, exports: CA ● Pakistan Speaker, India’s FM hold brief meeting in Dhaka ● ‘Pray for my mother,’ Tarique appeals to nation at Khaleda Zia’s janaza ● Nepal, Bhutan FMs convey condolences to Tarique Rahman

BNP leaders would face execution if Hasina stayed: Rizvi

Shakib Ahmed

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Saturday stated that all BNP leaders involved in the anti-government movement would have been executed if Sheikh Hasina had not been ousted during last year’s mass uprising. Speaking at the biannual

CA calls for political consensus on reform implementation

Shakib Ahmed

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Saturday urged political parties to reach a consensus on implementing the proposals put forward by six reform commissions, emphasizing the importance of collective action in shaping a new Bangladesh. “The six reform commissions have

BNP optimistic ahead of first meeting with national consensus commission

Shakib Ahmed

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has expressed optimism about the upcoming first meeting with the National Consensus Commission, led by Interim Government Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus, scheduled for Saturday.The meeting, set to take place at 3 PM at the

Hasina will face justice, otherwise people will not forgive us: CA

Shakib Ahmed

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has re-affirmed his commitment to ensuring that key figures from the ousted Sheikh Hasina regime face justice, stating that the people of Bangladesh will not forgive his administration if it fails to hold them accountable.We

Rizvi expresses grave concern over future of centrist politics in Bangladesh

Shakib Ahmed

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has expressed deep concerns over the future of centrist politics in Bangladesh, as debates intensify over whether local or parliamentary elections should take precedence.Those making such statements--or being compelled to--raise serious

CA to address political parties on fostering national consensus on Saturday

Shakib Ahmed

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will preside over the first official meeting with political parties on Saturday (February 15), as part of the interim government's initiative to foster national consensus ahead of the upcoming election.The meeting, set to take place

DU Japanese studies students suspend protest

DU Correspondent/Shakib Ahmed

Students of Dhaka University’s (DU) Department of Japanese Studies have temporarily suspended their ‘Total Shutdown’ protest following assurances from the university administration. The decision came after a Wednesday afternoon meeting (February 12) between student representatives and key university officials, including

UN calls for disbanding RAB, restricting DGFI, and limiting BGB to border duties

Shakib Ahmed

The United Nations (UN) has recommended the disbanding of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and the return of its personnel- who were not involved in serious violations- to their home units.The recommendation was part of a report released on Wednesday (February

Five-kilometer traffic congestion on Dhaka-Ctg hwy in N'ganj

Sharif Sumon/Shakib Ahmed

A severe traffic jam stretching approximately five kilometers formed on the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway in Kanchpur Narayanganj on Thursday night.The congestion extended from Kanchpur Bridge to Signboard, causing immense suffering for commuters and drivers. On-site observations revealed that vehicles on the

Aynaghar exposes brutality of ousted AL govt: CA

Shakib Ahmed

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has strongly condemned the Aynaghar (secret torture cells), describing them as a horrifying testament to the brutality of the former Awami League government.During a visit to three Aynaghar locations in Dhaka, he stated that these