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Nazmul Hossain, Thakurgaon District Representative, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has commented that there is no alternative to democracy, there is no alternative to elections to institutionalize it. He made these comments at the inauguration of the Zia Memorial Football Tournament organized by the District BNP at Thakurgaon Government Boys High School Boramath on Sunday (February 16) afternoon. Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said, "We have gone through a terrible time in the last 15 years. There was a stone in our chest. That stone has destroyed our playgrounds. It has destroyed our football and cricket, sports and cultural arenas." Regarding the mass uprising of the students, he said, "Last year, an earthquake occurred at the hands of the students. Through their mass uprising…

Md. Abdul Quddus, Shahjadpur (Sirajganj) Correspondent: A tanker driver named Yusub Ali (30) was killed after being hit by a tanker in Shahjadpur, Sirajganj. Upon receiving the information, members of the Shahjadpur Fire Service reached the spot and recovered his body. The accident occurred at around 3 pm on Sunday (February 16) in the Talgachi area of the Bogra-Nagarbari highway. The deceased Yusub Ali is the son of Raja Sheikh of Rajman village in Ullapara upazila of Sirajganj. Leader of Shahjadpur Fire Service Station Roknuzzaman said that a tanker was heading towards Bogra after lifting oil from the oil depot in the Baghabari river port area of Shahjadpur upazila at noon. The tanker reached the Talgachi area of Shahjadpur upazila and hit a tanker coming from the opposite direction, killing Yusub Ali, the tanker driver, on the spot.…

Joypurhat Correspondent Police have arrested Md. Mamunur Rashid (30), the president of the Chhatra League of Aolai Union in Panchbibi Upazila. He was arrested on February 16, 2025, in a drive led by SI Abdullah Al Mamun and ASI Sohel Rana of Panchbibi Police Station from Chanpara Bazar. In July 2024, during the anti-discrimination student movement, Bangladesh Chhatra League leaders and activists launched armed attacks on the protesting students and the general public, which resulted in the deaths of hundreds of innocent people. As a result of this violence, the interim government banned Bangladesh Chhatra League on October 23, 2024 under sub-section (1) of Section 18 of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 2009. According to police sources, in July, students…

Savar Correspondent: Savar's Banshai Library celebrated its 5th anniversary with a grand event. The two-day event included a book fair, pitha festival, recitation, painting, debate competition, discussion meeting, cultural program and prize distribution. The chief guest was Dr. Dewan Mohammad Salauddin Babu. Former secretary and prominent novelist Mofiz Uddin Ahmed was present as the guest of honor. Savar Citizen Club President Mohammad Kamruzzaman inaugurated the event. Former councilors Md. Abdur Rahman and Muhammad Alamgir Kabir were the speakers. Municipal Krishak Dal President Abdul Mannan presided over the event. The event turned into a gathering for library lovers, where participants showcased their talents through various cultural activities and competitions.

Sylhet Bureau: There have been conflicting allegations about the encroachment of a market in Baluchar, Sylhet city. Suhel Ahmed, the caretaker of the market owner, Shamim Ahmed, a UK expatriate, has filed a general diary in this regard with Shahparan Police Station. On the other hand, the person accused in the general diary says that he knows nothing about these incidents. It is learned that Shamim Ahmed, the owner of Emon Plaza in Baluchar Notun Bazar in the city, is a UK expatriate. He owns several lands including a market in Baluchar Notun Bazar. He has tenants and residents in the market. Shamim Ahmed's caretaker, Suhel Ahmed, son of Arif Ullah of Inatnagar village of Jagannathpur upazila, filed a general diary with Shahparan Police Station on February 5, alleging encroachment of the market, diary no.…

Habibur Rahman, Naogaon Correspondent: A huge public meeting has been held in Manda, Naogaon, demanding the implementation of the 31-point reform proposal for state repair announced by BNP. Leaders and activists of various levels of BNP and its affiliated organizations participated in this rally organized with the aim of forming public opinion. The public meeting was held at Bholagari Primary School ground in Kashab Union of the upazila at 5 pm last Saturday (February 15). Ward No. 5 BNP Senior Vice President Abul Kashem presided over it. Manda Upazila BNP General Secretary, former Upazila Chairman Dr. Ikramul Bari Tipu addressed the public meeting as the chief guest. Manda Upazila BNP Joint Convener Mozammel Haque Mukul, former UP…

Sunamganj Correspondent: Fifty people from both sides were injured in an hour-long clash between two villagers over feeding cows rice in Joykals Union of Shantiganj Upazila of Sunamganj. According to local and police sources, the hour-long clash took place on Sunday morning between the two villagers in the north of Astma village and east of Kamrupdalong Madrasa in the upazila. Since the condition of two people from Astma village is serious, they have been sent to MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital in Sylhet. On the other hand, three people from Kamrupdalong village have been admitted to Sunamganj District Sadar Hospital in serious condition. The other injured have been treated at Shantiganj Upazila Health Complex and Sunamganj Sadar Hospital. The injured from Astma village are - Akhtar Hossain (30), Dulal Mia (20), Jewel Mia (30),…

Humayon Kabir Miraj: Evidence of extortion has been found against Asaduzzaman Asad, the son of Nesar Uddin, the former president of the Ulama League of Baganchar Union in Jessore's Sharsha, in the name of providing identity cards to international human rights and legal aid organizations. He has taken identity cards and T-shirts with the logo from about 200 people in three upazilas of Jessore and has taken Tk 2,000 to 5,000 per person. And to instill trust in this organization, last Saturday, the top officials of the district police, BNP and Jamaat district and upazila leaders were invited to an introduction and oath-taking ceremony. However, no guests attended the ceremony. And since this news was published in the daily Pratidin Kaala, it has started…

Gaibandha Representative A protest rally was held at the Gaibandha district BNP office on Sunday afternoon to protest against the propaganda against the convener and member secretary of the central committee of Bangladesh Tantidal. Gaibandha city and Sadar Upazila Tantidal organized the protest rally. Anisuzzaman Khan Babu, village government affairs secretary of the BNP central executive committee, was the chief guest. The main speaker was the convener of the district Tantidal, A.S.M. Sajjad Hossain Paltan. The convener of the Sadar Upazila Tantidal, Md. Mostafizur Rahman Khan, presided over the protest rally, and among others, the following spoke: District BNP Publicity Secretary Mostaq Ahmed Mostaq, Sadar Upazila Tantidal Member Secretary Yunus Ali Akand, Md. Alam Sarkar, Mokhlesur Rahman, Mostafizur Rahman Bhutto, Baiju Khan,…

Veteran politician and BNP standing committee member Nazrul Islam Khan referred to Maulana Bhashani as the architect of our great independence. He said, oppressed people's leader Maulana Bhashani is a visionary politician. In 1957, he said 'Assalamu Alaikum' to the Pakistanis at the Kagmari Conference and signaled separation from them, and in that continuity, the great liberation war and our glorious independence were achieved in 1971. Maulana Bhashani's message of preserving the independence and sovereignty of Bangladesh, economic liberation of the people of the country and establishment of the rule of law and national unity is an exemplary example for us. On Sunday, February 16 at 11 am, a discussion was held on the occasion of Kagmari Conference Day organized by Bhashani Anusari Parishad at the Sagar-Runi Auditorium of Dhaka Reporters Unity…