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Wait for textbooks gets longer
Most students did not receive new textbooks on the first day of the year mainly because of printing and shipping delays.
Only 4 crore against a need of 9.19 crore copies of primary school books, and 1.9 crore against 30.96 crore…
Govt’s failure to prioritise reforms may embolden conspirators: Tarique
If the government fails to prioritise its reform initiatives, conspirators will seize the opportunity to destroy the spirit of the 2024 mass uprising, BNP leader Tarique Rahman has warned.
Speaking at Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal's 46th…
Why 2025 is a crucial year for Bangladesh
This New Year is dramatically different from any other New Year we have celebrated. Our nation has gone through a profound transition, one that has brought with it unimaginable possibilities and extraordinary opportunities. The most…
New Year’s celebration: Man hacked to death during clash in Narayanganj
A young man was hacked to death, and at least five others were injured during a clash between two groups over New Year's celebrations in Narayanganj's Fatullah area early today.
The deceased, identified as Md Hridoy (20), was the son…
Disagreements must not harm the nation
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said that there might be differences of opinion but it should not reach a point where it harms the country.
"We must be careful not to create a situation in which desires of the people get…
March for Unity today
Students Against Discrimination has announced that it will hold a March for Unity programme at the Central Shaheed Minar today in support of the interim government's initiative to prepare a declaration of the July uprising based on…
Polls should be govt’s priority, not lowering of voting age
Emphasising the urgency of general elections, political party leaders cautioned against lowering the voting age. They argued that such a move could spark controversy and push back the polls date in the process.
On Friday, Chief…
Journos to get limited access to Secretariat from today
Just two days after suspending journalists' entry to the Secretariat, the government yesterday said they would get limited access there from today.
"Journalists will be granted limited access to the Secretariat from tomorrow .…
Students Against Discrimination: ‘Proclamation of July revolution’ set for Dec 31
The Students Against Discrimination is set to proclaim on December 31 the July mass uprising as a revolution.
The Proclamation of July Revolution is likely to include what student leaders say is a framework for a country free of…
People believe govt delaying polls on purpose
There is a public perception that the interim government is intentionally delaying the election process, said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.
Speaking at an event in the capital yesterday, he said an unelected…