Housewife killed after being hit by truck while returning home with her children in her husband’s van

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Desk report Baby Nusrat in her father’s arms after an accident in Monirampur, Jessore. Photo: Ajker Patrika A housewife named Rikta Parveen (25) was killed after being run over by a truck in Monirampur, Jessore. Rikta’s van driver husband Abu Musa and three-year-old daughter Nusrat were injured after being thrown out. The accident took place in front of Sundalpur Secondary School on the Jessore-Chuknagar road on Tuesday evening. The deceased family lives in Hogladanga Madhupur village of the same upazila. On receiving the information, members of the Monirampur police station…

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Bangladesh set a targetr the Windies

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Desk report Despite not winning, Bangladesh had built a rivalry in the first ODI. At least once at the end of the first half of the match, it seemed that the Caribbeans would be able to chase down 295 runs and win! But yesterday, Bangladesh was all out for 227 runs. Considering the successful run-chase of the visitors in the first match, did anyone dare to ask that question after this score? The venue of the first match was Warner Park in St. Kitts. Although Shariful played in place of…

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Trump mocks Canada by calling it a province and Trudeau a governor

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Desk report US President-elect Donald Trump has mockingly referred to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the “Governor of Canada.” Trump made the remarks in a post on his own social media account, Truth. In the Truth post, Trump wrote, “I had a great time having dinner with the two great Governors of Canada, Justin and I. I look forward to meeting with the Governor again so we can continue our in-depth discussions on tariffs and trade. The results will be great for everyone!” On Tuesday, the US media outlet…

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Shariful replaces Taskin, Bangladesh bats

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Desk report West Indies have won the toss and decided to field Bangladesh in the second ODI of the series in St. Kitts today. Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bat in the first match but could not win the match. Can Bangladesh turn things around today and equalize the series? Bangladesh lost by 5 wickets despite being set a target of 295 runs in the first ODI of the series at the same venue. Mehedi Hasan Miraj has no option but to win today to save the three-match…

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BNP wants to abolish RAB, recommendation sent to reform committee

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Desk report BNP has recommended the abolition of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB). The party has already made this recommendation to the government’s police reform committee. BNP Standing Committee member and head of the BNP Police Reform Committee, Major (Retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, said this at a press conference at the BNP Chairperson’s office in Gulshan, the capital, on Tuesday. He said that even though the government’s police reform committee did not ask for recommendations from BNP, we have given recommendations. Reforming this essential service of the state (police) is…

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Tarique Rahman’s 7-year sentence in money laundering case suspended

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Desk report However, Tarique’s friend and prominent businessman Gias Uddin Al Mamun was sentenced to seven years in prison in the case. Later, the ACC appealed to the High Court against the verdict acquitting Tarique Rahman. After hearing the ACC’s appeal, the High Court on July 21, 2016, overturned the trial court’s verdict of acquittal and sentenced Tarique Rahman to seven years in prison. It also imposed a fine of Tk 20 crore. The Appellate Division has suspended the seven-year sentence of BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman in a case…

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Meeting of anti-discrimination student movement with chief advisor is unethical: Chhatra Dal general secretary

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Desk report Bangladesh Nationalist Chhatra Dal General Secretary Nasir Uddin Nasir said, a representative has been taken from an organization to meet the chief advisor. Representatives of all student organizations can meet the chief advisor. A single organization cannot represent all students. I strongly condemn the meeting with the representative of the anti-discrimination student movement without inviting all organizations. Today, Tuesday, the General Secretary of the Central Chhatra Dal said these things at a human chain organized by Jagannath University Chhatra Dal on the occasion of International Human Rights Day.…

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Escaped ministers and MPs join Sheikh Hasina’s virtual rally in London

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Desk report Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina held a virtual rally with leaders in London, UK. Several ministers, state ministers and members of parliament from the previous Awami League government were seen in the audience of that rally. The former cabinet secretary was also seen. All of them have been absconding since August 5. Accurate information about their whereabouts was not available. Finally, they were seen together at the London rally. An audio of that rally was posted on the Awami League’s verified X handle today, Monday (December 9). The…

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Bnp believes elections are possible within 4 months

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Desk report BNP Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan believes that three to four months are enough to complete the reforms and hold the elections. He said that it will take three to four months to complete the reforms being carried out by the government, including reforms in the administration, judiciary, and law and order forces, and to give the election a gift. He said these things at a press conference at the BNP Chairperson’s office in Gulshan on Monday. Nazrul Islam Khan further said, “The basic task of an…

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Tarique Rahman will return to the country soon: Aman

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Desk report Amanullah Aman, one of the members of the advisory council to the BNP chairperson, said to the interim government, “Finish the reforms quickly and hold elections. The elected government will take steps on all issues. If BNP comes to power, a national government will be formed with the people.” Aman said this while speaking as the chief guest at the opening ceremony of the biennial conference and council session of the Sonadanga Thana BNP in Khulna. The conference was held at Shibbari in the city on Monday morning.…

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