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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

Hasnat, Sarjis led students block roads protesting attack in Gazipur

Shakib Ahmed

Several leaders and activists of Anti-Discrimination Student Movement along with other students staged a road blockade in Gazipur on Saturday, protesting an attack on their fellow members.The demonstration, led by the organization�s convener Hasnat Abdullah and central coordinator Sarjis Alam,

Mob vandalism sweep univs: Halls renamed, symbols of Mujib and Hasina targeted

DU Correspondent/Shakib Ahmed

A wave of student protests has erupted across universities in Bangladesh, targeting symbols associated with former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family, including renaming residential halls and vandalizing murals.The unrest, fueled by calls to eradicate fascism and remove remnants

'Shishu Prohor' at Amar Ekushey Book Fair delights young readers

DU Correspondent/Shakib Ahmed

The Amar Ekushey Bookfair, a cherished annual event for book lovers, witnessed a special celebration on its seventh day as the first Shishu Prohor (Children�s Hour) unfolded at Suhrawardy Udyan.Dedicated to young readers, the day transformed the fairgrounds into a

Fortune Barishal clinch consecutive BPL titles

Shakib Ahmed

Fortune Barishal successfully defended their Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) title, securing a hard-fought three-wicket victory over Chattogram Kings in the final at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday.Batting first, Chattogram�s openers provided a dominant start, amassing a 121-run partnership in

India summons Bangladesh envoy, denies involvement in Hasina’s alleged remarks

Shakib Ahmed

India�s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned Bangladesh�s Acting High Commissioner to India, Md Nural Islam, on Wednesday (7 February), expressing concern over recent statements by Bangladeshi authorities that portray India negatively. The move underscores growing diplomatic tensions between the

Chattogram Kings set stiff 195-run target for Barishal in BPL final

Shakib Ahmed

Chattogram Kings delivered a commanding batting performance in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) final, setting a formidable 195-run target for Fortune Barishal at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday. The Kings� openers laid a solid foundation with a blistering

Police disperse protesting teacher candidates with batons and water cannons

Shakib Ahmed

Law enforcement officers used batons and deployed water cannons to disperse assistant teacher candidates protesting against a recent High Court ruling that annulled their appointments in government primary schools.The confrontation took place near the chief adviser's official residence, State Guest

Shaon, Saba released after day-long questioning

Shakib Ahmed

Actress Meher Afroz Shaon and Sohana Saba, who were detained on charges of alleged conspiracy against the state, have been released on Friday evening under their families' custody following a day-long interrogation by the Detective Branch (DB) of police.Authorities stated

BNP warns of instability if government fails to act

Shakib Ahmed

The BNP has voiced serious concerns about the country�s current situation, warning that national stability could be jeopardized if the interim government does not take immediate and effective action.If the government cannot effectively manage the ongoing situation, the stability of

Earliest election possible by year-end: CA Yunus

Shakib Ahmed

Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has stated that the earliest possible time for holding national elections in Bangladesh would be at the end of this year. In an interview with NHK World, the international service of Japan�s public broadcaster, Dr.