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BNP on Sunday filed a case against 19 people, including former Chief Election Commissioners, EC Commissioners and other officials involved in conducting the 10th, 11th and 12th national elections, alleging irregularities and biased conduct. A four-member BNP delegation, led by party’s National Executive Committee member Salahuddin Khan, lodged the case with Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Police Station on Sunday morning. Earlier, they submitted a copy of the complaint to the Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin at the Election Commission office in Agargaon. They also handed over a BNP letter, signed by party Secretary General Mirza Fakhtul Islam Alamgir…
The United States has carried out strikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, with President Donald Trump saying Saturday it was a “very successful attack” and that all American planes were safely on the way home. Trump had spent weeks pursuing a diplomatic path to replace the nuclear deal with Tehran that he tore up in 2018. But he has since backed Israel’s military campaign against Iran’s nuclear facilities and top military brass, which it launched a little over a week ago. AFP examines what we know about the US strikes on Iran. – The targets – …
The agitating students of Dhaka Medical College (DMC) on Saturday decided not to leave the halls, but took a fresh vow to continue the movement until their demands, including urgent action to resolve their ongoing accommodation crisis, are met. They also termed the authorities’ decision to stop academic activities and drive out all students from their halls without any discussion with them as completely unreasonable and unilitaral. “We stood up for our justified demands, it is not unreasonable,” said a group of students when the authorities concerned declared the DMC closed for an indefinite period amid an ongoing…
The BNP will file a case against three former chief election commissioners (CECs) and election commissioners on Sunday for alleged irregularities during parliamentary polls in the past. Confirming the matter on Saturday, BNP Media Cell member Shayrul Kabir Khan said a three-member delegation from the party would visit the Election Commission first on Sunday morning with a copy of the lawsuit application. Later, they would go to Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Police Station to submit the application, he added. BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed will lead the delegation.
Continuous heavy rainfall across the country has significantly raised the water level of Kaptai Lake, the largest man-made reservoir in Bangladesh, bringing a wave of positive developments for both local transportation and national electricity generation. In recent days, the lake has swelled to near capacity due to uninterrupted downpours, restoring its familiar, full-to-the-brim appearance. This rise in water level has eased waterway transportation and enhanced operations at the country’s only hydroelectric power station. According to officials at the Kaptai Hydropower Plant, the current water level in the lake is approximately 17 feet above the rule curve — a…
The United Nations has kept Israel on its “blacklist” of countries committing abuses against children in armed conflict for a second straight year, as its war on Gaza continues for nearly 20 months. The listing on Thursday came as the UN said in a new report that violence against children in conflict zones reached “unprecedented levels” in 2024, with the highest number of violations committed in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank by the Israeli army. The annual report on Children in Armed Conflict detailed “a staggering” 25 percent surge globally in grave violations against children…
Bangladesh archer Abdur Rahman Alif bagged the gold medal in the men’s recurve individual event of Asia Cup Stage-2, beating Japanese archer Miyata Gakuto 6-4 in the gold-deciding match in Singapore on Friday. The former national champion took a 4-0 lead after winning the first two sets by 28-27 and 29-28, before the Japanese archer bounced back strongly to level the set points at 4-4 by winning the third and fourth sets 28-27 and 27-26. The final rolled into the fifth and deciding set, where Alif kept his nerve to win 29-26, claiming his maiden international individual medal…
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Friday called upon the interim government to intensify diplomatic efforts and mount pressure on Myanmar for the safe and dignified repatriation of the Rohingyas who took shelter in Bangladesh fleeing persecution. In a Facebook post marking World Refugee Day, he stressed the urgency of resolving what he termed one of the world’s gravest humanitarian crises. “We urge the interim government to intensify diplomatic efforts and put sustained pressure on Myanmar for the safe, dignified, and voluntary repatriation of the Rohingyas.” The BNP leader urged the international community to hold all parties…
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said every country needs accurate hydrographic data for development. “The Bay of Bengal is very important for Bangladesh’s national economy, security and environmental balance. Not only Bangladesh, but also neighbouring countries are largely dependent on the Bay of Bengal for their economic prosperity. There is no alternative to accurate hydrographic information for development of the national economy,” he said. The Chief Adviser said this in a message on the occasion of the World Hydrography Day 2025 to be observed on Saturday. The Chief Adviser said the interim government is working with…
Residents across Chattogram city are facing severe hardship due to a sudden disruption in gas supply, caused by adverse weather conditions affecting the national grid. The unexpected outage, which came without prior notice, left households without gas from early Thursday morning, severely impacting daily life and prompting frustration among citizens. From early morning, households in areas including Kattoli, Khulshi, Agrabad, Halishahar, Bahaddarhat, Chandgaon, Mohora, Bakalia, Chawkbazar, and Muradpur reported a complete lack of gas. With stoves rendered inoperable, many residents were forced to rely on local tea stalls and restaurants for breakfast and lunch, leading to overcrowding and…