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2 main parties set sights on ’19 polls

2 main parties set 
sights on ’19 polls
Both the ruling Awami League (AL) and its arch rival the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) are making elaborate preparations for contesting the general elections scheduled to be held in 2019. Both the parties have started working on their election manifestos. The last general election was held on January 5, 2014. It was boycotted by the BNP, as then AL-led government had not paid any heed to the BNP’s demand for holding the polls under a neutral administration. However, the BNP will have to take part in the 11th parliamentary election, otherwise, its registration as a political party would be cancelled, said party insiders. Moreover, it would be difficult for the BNP to survive as a political party, if the party leaders do not join the…

Dhaka, Moscow working to take ties to next level: Russian envoy

Dhaka, Moscow working to take ties to next level: Russian envoy

Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Ignatov has said Bangladesh and Russia are working on a package of documents, covering many issues, including economics, migration and energy to elevate the ties between the two countries to a new level, reports UNB. "Our focus is bilateral trade. Its…
    Book fair turns into festival of all

    Book fair turns into festival of all

    The Amar Ekushey Granthamela has turned into a festival as the month-long mega extravaganza has become an excellent knowledge sharing platform of authors, researchers and book lovers, reports BSS. This year’s book fair that began Wednesday already has drawn a huge number of weekend crowds for…
    Someone must be held accountable?

    Someone must be held accountable?

    There is no cessation in road accidents on the different routes of the country. In the span of just 24 hours from Thursday night, a total of 19 deaths on road were reported in this newspaper on Saturday. The most gruesome of the accidents took place when a truck ploughed through a crowd in Khagrachhari,…
    Modi versus Gandhi

    Modi versus Gandhi

    Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, is in the eye of a storm yet again.   Controversy and  Modi are synonymous. Even before Modi took over as the country’s Prime Minister he hit headlines.   As Gujarat Chief Minister, his role in the Godhra carnage was suspect. Even…
    BNP to lose itself if it won’t participate in next polls: Nasim

    BNP to lose itself if it won’t participate in next polls: Nasim

    PABNA: Health and Family Welfare Minister Mohammed Nasim yesterday said BNP will lose itself from the field of politics if the party would not take part in the next national election, reports BSS. "BNP committed huge mistakes as it did not take part in the previous national election. If BNP would…
    Softexpo returns with a bang

    Softexpo returns with a bang

    The BASIS Softexpo was revived after five years with a much-publicised target of earning USD 1 billion from software exports by 2018, and a less-publicised target of building a USD 1-billion local software industry at the same time. Organised from February 1–4 at the Bangabandhu International…
    China warns US after Mattis says Senkakus covered by treaty

    China warns US after Mattis says Senkakus covered by treaty

    AFP, TOKYO: China warned the US Saturday it was risking instability in Asia after President Donald Trump’s new defence secretary vowed to back Japan in any military clash with Beijing over a disputed island chain. The Senkaku Islands, known in China as the Diaoyus, are at the centre of a festering…
    Sayeda Khanam, Nasir Ali Mamun get lifetime achievement award

    Sayeda Khanam, Nasir Ali Mamun get lifetime achievement award

    Two pioneering photographers of Bangladesh, Sayeda Khanam and Nasir Ali Mamun have been honoured with the lifetime achievement award at the ninth edition of international photography festival titled ‘Chobi Mela’. The ceremony was held at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala…
    Taskin hopes to cash in on spinners paradise

    Taskin hopes to cash in on spinners paradise

    India is always a nightmare for fast bowlers with little experience. For the four fast bowlers of Bangladesh’s squad who have combined 16 Tests under their belt, it would be quite tough to make impact, specially against an inform Indian side who has been so dominant at home soil.  And over…
    Joint efforts a must to curb drug abuse, militancy: Quader

    Joint efforts a must to curb drug abuse, militancy: Quader

    Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday underscored the need for enhanced community engagements with police in enforcing a stricter vigil against militancy and social menaces like drug abuse particularly by empowering community polices."Joint efforts is a must to curb militancy…
    Dhaka allows aid flotilla for Rohingyas

    Dhaka allows aid flotilla for Rohingyas

    Bangladesh will allow a humanitarian aid mission from Malaysia to dock at one of its ports to unload food and medical aid for Rohingya refugees, Malaysian news agency Bernama reports. The Malaysian foreign ministry in a statement on Saturday said Bangladesh had given permission for the 'Food Flotilla…
    I am a Muslim refugee, and America is my home

    I am a Muslim refugee, and America is my home

    Like many other Americans, I am struck with disbelief over the new executive order by President Trump restricting Muslim refugees. I have a personal reason to be outraged. I am a Muslim refugee myself. I was born in Pakistan and raised by devout Muslim parents. In 1974 and 1984, through a constitutional…
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