Day: June 17, 2025

BNP keen to regain stronghold in Bogra, Jamaat wants to divide

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Desk Report, BNP keen to regain stronghold in Bogra, Jamaat wants to divide Jamaat meets with US embassy political wing chief Follow  BNP is actively working to regain the party’s lost stronghold in Bogra, the home district of BNP founder Ziaur Rahman, in the upcoming parliamentary elections. The party’s stronghold was shaken by losing two of the seven parliamentary seats in the district in the 2008 elections. It lost all five seats in the 2018 elections. The party is eager to keep all the seats in the upcoming elections.…

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Jamaat meets with head of political wing of US embassy

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Desk Report, Jamaat meets with head of political wing of US embassy Jamaat-e-Islami held a meeting with the head of the political wing of the US Embassy in Dhaka. The meeting discussed the party’s views and position on democracy within the party, transparency in party decision-making, and the rights of women and minorities. The meeting also discussed the trial of the massacre in the July mass uprising, various reforms, the upcoming national elections, and the current situation. In addition, Jamaat’s role in the movement to establish democracy in the country…

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BNP will continue to trust the government, discussion at the standing committee meeting

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Desk Report, BNP will continue to trust the government, discussion at the standing committee meeting BNP will continue to trust and believe in the interim government led by Professor Muhammad Yunus. That is why the party’s policy-making leaders have taken a policy decision not to get involved in anything that creates distrust for the time being. According to responsible sources in BNP, the issue was discussed in the party’s standing committee meeting held on Monday night, keeping in mind two recent events. One of them is the London meeting and…

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Israelis spend the night in bunkers, there is panic there too

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Desk Report, Israelis spend the night in bunkers, there is panic there too  have been staying in underground shelters (bunkers) for most of the day and night since last Friday (June 13). After the Tel Aviv administration launched an aggressive attack against Iran, Tehran has also launched retaliatory counterattacks on Israel. Normal public life in Israel has practically come to a standstill due to such counterattacks. Sirens are sounding regularly across Israel due to the fear of an Iranian attack – people are running to underground shelters in panic. These…

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Russian Presidential Security Advisor Shoigu Visits North Korea on Putin’s ‘Special Instructions’

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Desk Report, Russian Presidential Security Advisor Shoigu Visits North Korea on Putin’s ‘Special Instructions’ Russian Presidential Security Adviser Sergei Shoigu has arrived in North Korea on the “special instructions” of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Russian news agency TASS reported on Tuesday that Shoigu is likely to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his visit. Russian Presidential Security Advisor Shoigu Visits North Korea on Putin’s ‘Special Instructions’ TASS said Shoigu will hold talks with North Korea’s top leadership during the trip. The talks will focus on the implementation of…

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Case filed 10 months after college student killed in anti-discrimination protest in Dupchanchia

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A murder case has been filed nearly 10 months after college student Monirul Islam (22) was shot dead during an anti-discrimination student movement in Dupchanchia upazila of Bogra. On Monday night, the deceased college student’s father, Shamsul Islam of Birkedar village in Kahalu upazila, filed a case with the police station, naming 35 people from the Awami League and its affiliates. The case statement includes the names of 35 people including former Dupchanchia Upazila Awami League president Mizanur Rahman Khan, current president Aminur Rahman, general secretary Emdadul Haque, former chairman…

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Demand to waive 15% VAT on low-priced sandals

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Desk Report, Demand to waive 15% VAT on low-priced sandals Small shoe manufacturers have demanded the withdrawal of the existing 15 percent VAT on plastic and rubber flip-flops (sandals) and shoes priced up to Tk 150. They say that the VAT, which was introduced from the current fiscal year, is increasing the price of these inexpensive shoes for low-income people. Demand to waive 15% VAT on low-priced sandals Shoe manufacturers allege that the imposition of VAT on plastic flip-flops and sandals priced up to Tk 150 is causing small factories…

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We are monitoring the Iran-Israel war, but fuel prices should not increase now: Financial advisor

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Desk Report, We are monitoring the Iran-Israel war, but fuel prices should not increase now: Financial advisor The decision to increase fuel prices will have to wait longer, as there is no increase in prices now, said Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed. The Finance Advisor said, ‘We are currently monitoring the Iran-Israel war. If the war continues for a long time, it will have an impact on us.’ The Finance Advisor said this in response to questions from journalists after the meeting of the Advisory Council Committee on Government Procurement at…

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Initiative to train 900,000 youth to become skilled

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Desk Report, Initiative to train 900,000 youth to become skilled The Department of Youth Development has started the work of including a total of 900,000 youth, including 500,000 young women among the youth who are not in employment or training, in economic and social activities by 2028. These trained youth will contribute to the country’s economic transformation and growth Initiative. The Project Director of the Department of Youth Development said that the Earn project will enhance the skills of youth in work-oriented, suitable and environmentally friendly sectors, create long-term employment,…

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