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Tarique Rahman pledges rehabilitation, jobs, security at Dhaka-17

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BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Friday pledged rehabilitation, employment opportunities, security and overall development for residents of his constituency as he sought votes at a campaign rally in Dhaka ahead of 13th Jatiya Sangsad election.Speaking at a public meeting at BRB ground in Bhasantek on the second day of official campaigning, Tarique said he would ...

Rajshahi crush Chattogram to clinch 2nd BPL title

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Rajshahi Warriors delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat Chattogram Royals by 63 runs in Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) final at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday, sealing their second BPL championship in emphatic fashion.The title-deciding contest turned out to be one-sided as Rajshahi, led by captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, outplayed Chattogram in all departments. After ...

Bangladesh rejects Myanmar’s claims on Rohingya identity

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The government of Bangladesh on Friday strongly rejected Myanmar’s recent submissions to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), in which they portrayed Rohingyas as “Bengalis” distorts history, undermines their identity, and attempt to justify the atrocities committed against them during 2016–17 violence.In a statement issued by the foreign ministry, Dhaka called on Myanmar and authorities in ...

Saraswati Puja observed countrywide with traditional devotion, festivity

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Saraswati Puja, dedicated to the Hindu goddess of knowledge, learning, music and the arts, was celebrated across Bangladesh on Friday with religious devotion and a festive spirit.Observed on Basant Panchami, which falls on the fifth day of the bright fortnight of the Bangla month of Magha, the occasion holds special significance for students and educators. ...

Footsteps of fascism heard again: Hasnat Abdullah

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Jatiya Nagorik Party leader Hasnat Abdullah warned on Friday that “footsteps of fascism” could be felt once again amid rumors of forceful occupation of polling centres on 12 February.Speaking at an election campaign rally at a school at Chiora union of Chauddagram upazila in Cumilla district, Hasnat urged voters to gather the courage to cast ...

Tanzid’s ton powers Rajshahi to 174/4 in BPL final

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Rajshahi Warriors posted a competitive 174 for 4 in their 20 overs, thanks to a stunning century from Tanzid Hasan, in Bangladesh Premier League final.Batting first, Rajshahi got off to a strong start, with Tanzid dominating the innings. He scored a brilliant 100 off just 62 balls, combining power and precision to anchor the team’s ...

CA calls for democratic social order inspired by 1969 mass Uprising

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Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus has called on the nation to work collectively toward establishing a genuinely democratic social system rooted in the ideals of 1969 Mass Uprising.In a message issued on Friday ahead of the observance of 1969 Mass Uprising Day, Yunus urged citizens to uphold the values of that historic movement and ...

Jamaat to ensure jobs for unemployed, not allowances: Shafiqur Rahman

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Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Friday stated his party would prioritise job creation over cash allowances for unemployed people if it comes to power, pledging to build a system that guarantees dignified employment rather than what he described as dependency-based welfare.He made the remarks while addressing an election rally at Thakurgaon Government Boys’ ...

Farooki slams ICC neutrality in T20 WC

Beaten to death on suspicion of being Bangladeshi, yet India is safe to play!

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Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has publicly slammed the neutrality of International Cricket Council (ICC), accusing the global governing body of applying double standards on security issues involving Bangladesh while taking India and Pakistan’s concerns more seriously.In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Farooki said the ICC dismissed Bangladesh’s security concerns despite recent incidents in ...

Chattogram opt to field against Rajshahi in BPL final

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Chattogram Royals won the toss and chose to field in the final of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) against Rajshahi Warriors at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Friday.The two sides have already faced off in the tournament’s Qualifier 1, where Chattogram secured a narrow victory to advance directly to the final. Rajshahi Warriors bounced back under pressure by ...