Allowing Loan Defaulters and Dual Citizens to Contest a Major Election Failure
Citizens for Good Governance (Shujan) has identified the opportunity given to accused loan defaulters and dual citizens to contest as the most notable failure of the Thirteenth National Parliamentary Election.
DUJ Human Chain at National Press Club Demanding Return of Office
At the premises of the National Press Club in the capital, a faction of the Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ) formed a human chain demanding that their office be reopened. At the program held on Saturday (February 21) morning, the organization’s President Sajjadul Alam Khan Topu, General Secretary Akhtar Hossain, former President Abu Zafar Surya, and Amjad Hossain, among other leaders, spoke.
Hundreds of Crores of Taka Collected Daily in Extortion from 3,000 Spots Across the Country
Across the capital and the entire country, nearly three thousand collection points are reportedly extracting hundreds of crores of taka in extortion every day.
Awami League Working Committee Meets as Sheikh Hasina Outlines Next Strategy
On Tuesday morning, Sheikh Hasina held a meeting of the Awami League Working Committee to discuss the post-election situation in Bangladesh and the party’s future programs. She joined virtually from Delhi. Members of the Working Committee gathered at the residence of a Presidium Member of the Awami League.
Minority Disabled Woman Gang-Raped While Returning from Kirtan in Bhola
A 26-year-old minority and mentally disabled woman was gang-raped while returning from a kirtan event in Tajumuddin Upazila, Bhola. The incident occurred late on Sunday night (February 22) in Daspara area of Shashiganj village, under Chandpur Union. She is currently undergoing treatment in critical condition at Bhola 250-Bed General Hospital.
High Court Orders Probe into Discriminatory Ibn Sina Job Circular
The High Court on Monday directed the authorities to investigate a job circular issued by Ibn Sina Pharmaceutical Industry PLC that allegedly contained discriminatory conditions.
Meeting Between the Foreign Minister and the U.S. Ambassador
Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman held a courtesy meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Dhaka Brent Christensen. The meeting was held on Monday (23 February) in the morning at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The U.S. Ambassador also met with State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam.
Death March on National Highways: 546 Lives Lost on Roads in January
In January of this year, a total of 597 accidents occurred across the country on roads, railways, and waterways, resulting in 586 deaths and 1,238 injuries. Of these, 546 people died and 1,204 were injured in road accidents alone. The information was provided by the Bangladesh Passenger Welfare Association.
Prime Minister Directs Rapid Opening of Shahjalal International Airport’s Third Terminal
Prime Minister Tarek Rahman has directed the rapid opening of the long-awaited Third Terminal at Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. On Sunday afternoon, during a review meeting held at the Cabinet Conference Room of the Secretariat, he instructed the concerned authorities to complete the necessary preparations as quickly as possible.
Cost of Two New Metro Rail Lines Expected to More Than Double Previous Estimates
The construction cost for two new metro rail lines in the capital is projected to be more than double the previous estimates. On the Uttara–Motijheel line, the average cost per kilometer was 15.74 billion BDT, whereas for MRT Line-1 and Line-5 (North), the potential cost is projected at 36.18 billion BDT per kilometer. According to contractor proposals, the total cost could reach around 1.845 trillion BDT, nearly twice the approved budget.