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.
Leaders of some partners of the ruling Awami League-led 14-party alliance have expressed disappointment over the government's failure to check the soaring prices of daily essentials and the unrest in the banking sector.
Khaleda Zia is planning to take part in the campaign for BNP-led 20-party alliance's mayor candidate in the Dhaka North City Corporation by-polls on February 26.
If an Indian citizen with a valid passport is willing to pay 1,800-2,000 rupees, he or she can get a Bangladeshi visa for a month sitting at home.
The situation was unique when Awami League unveiled its electoral manifesto four years ago seeking people's support ahead of the
With their main focus on the national election, archrivals Awami League and BNP will use the upcoming city corporation elections to gain ground. Sources in both the parties said they would employ their “full strength” in next month's Dhaka North City Corporation mayoral race to make a good start early in the election year.
Awami League President Sheikh Hasina has given the green signal to AHM Khairuzzaman Liton and Badar Uddin Ahmed Kamran to run for mayor in Rajshahi and Sylhet city corporation polls as AL candidates.
The president will be able to make 10 percent of the appointments to four superior posts of public administration from outside the civil service considering their “special merit, skill, eligibility and essentiality” if a proposed law is approved.
Following the death of Annisul Huq, the Awami League and its archrival BNP are having intra-party informal discussions to pick their best contender for the post of the Dhaka north mayor.
Apparently not content with being confined to public universities and colleges, Bangladesh Chhatra League now moves to form committees at schools.
Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina yesterday categorically told her party lawmakers that nominations for the next national polls would be given based on popularity of the prospective candidates.
