69,000 Rohingyas in Saudi Arabia to Get Bangladeshi Passports: National Security at Stake
The interim government has assured that it will speed up the process of issuing Bangladeshi passports to around 69,000 Rohingyas living in Saudi Arabia.
Students Block Roads Across the Capital Again Today, Causing Severe Traffic Congestion and Suffering
Demanding the issuance of the ordinance for the proposed Dhaka Central University for seven major colleges of Dhaka, many students of those colleges blocked Science Lab intersection and Mirpur Technical intersection in the capital.
Dr Reza Kibria Says He Left Gono Odhikar Parishad Over Alleged Israeli Funding
Regarding his departure from Gono Odhikar Parishad, Dr Reza Kibria said that he cannot remain in a party that is run with Israeli money. He made the remarks recently in an interview with a private television channel.
Seven College Students Block Roads at Multiple Points in Capital, Severe Traffic Jam
Students of the seven colleges are staging protests by blocking roads at various points in the capital, including Technical Mor, Science Lab, Tantibazar, and Amtoli Mor in Mohakhali, demanding the issuance of the final ordinance to establish Dhaka Central University.
Teacher Harassment Under ‘General Students’ Banner Raises Alarm at CU
A series of incidents involving the harassment of teachers at the University of Chittagong (CU) has spread deep concern and fear across the campus. Evidence has emerged that a large section of those involved in these incidents carried out under the banner of “general students” have political links with Islami Chhatra Shibir.
Awami League Leader Dies While in Custody at Narayanganj Jail
Humayun Kabir, a leader of the Narayanganj Metropolitan Awami League, has died while undergoing treatment in custody.
Bangladesh Passport Trails Behind North Korea and Palestine!
The Bangladeshi passport has once again been ranked as the seventh weakest passport in the world. According to the latest data, holders of this passport can travel visa-free to only 37 countries worldwide.
BNP Leader Dies in Operation; Army Personnel Withdrawn: ISPR
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has stated that the death of Shamsuzzaman Dablu, general secretary of the Jibannagar Municipal BNP in Chuadanga, was unintended, tragic, and in no way acceptable.
Allegations of Removal of Saraswati Puja Banners at Jahangirnagar University
Allegations have surfaced that two greeting banners put up on the occasion of Saraswati Puja at Jahangirnagar University have been removed. It could not be confirmed who removed the banners. The banners have not been seen on campus since yesterday, Tuesday morning. This has sparked anger among students belonging to the Sanatan (Hindu) community.
Government Forms Selection Panel for NHRC Chairperson, Commissioners
The government has formed a six-member selection committee, headed by Appellate Division Justice Farah Mahbub, to recommend appointments to the vacant posts of chairperson and commissioners of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), which has remained non-functional for more than 11 months.