Finds govt probe; transport sector now controlled mostly by BNP-linked influentials
The fluttering red and green never fails to inspire pride and joy.
The interim government is re-verifying the background of 100 individuals who passed the 41st Bangladesh Civil Service examinations and were recommended for police cadre jobs.
With an almost decimated opposition and farcical elections, a party nomination from the ruling Awami League was as good as a seat in the parliament.
The government on around a dozen occasions has backtracked on its decisions during its two months in office, casting doubts about its resolve.
Durga Puja, an annual Hindu festival, celebrates the divine force “Shakti” embodied in Goddess Durga. This year, Mahalaya falls on 2 October, marking the start of Devi Paksha. Durga arrives on 3 October by palanquin, considered inauspicious, and departs on 12 October by horse.
An overarching sense of frustration, apprehension, and opportunism prevails over the police force, rendering it virtually dysfunctional.
AL preparing to face BNP if it finally decides to join polls, not worried about one-point movement
The ruling Awami League will bring out processions on July 18-19 as part of its strategy to counter the BNP’s two-day street agitation.
Archrivals Awami League and BNP seek to bring as many supporters as they can at their rallies in the capital today to show their strength and popularity.
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police Headquarters has taken an initiative to revive 25 criminal cases, filed against top BNP leaders, the proceedings of which were stayed by the High Court at different times in the past decade.
As the BNP and 35 other like-minded parties are set to launch a one-point movement to oust the government, the Police Headquarters is collecting data on all the cases against opposition activists and leaders.
After instructing all the lawmakers to visit their respective constituencies, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina decided to lead by example.
There is no denying that the party now has an overwhelming support base across the country, but questions arise as to how many of its leaders and activists are loyal to its core ideals
Awami League President Sheikh Hasina yesterday alleged that a conspiracy is being hatched at home and abroad to dislodge her government and hand over power to an unelected government, said sources in the AL Central Working Committee.
Failure to hold timely councils for many of the party’s district units and complexities over announcing full-fledged committees even after holding councils, dominated the discussion at a meeting of Awami League secretaries yesterday, said sources.
Islami Andolan Bangladesh wants to set up an Islamist alliance with other like-minded parties and wage a movement to press home its demand for an all-party election-time government ahead of the next national polls.