The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement came up with a set of points for people to make the non-cooperation movement successful on Satyrday. They earlier announced a single-point demand -- resignation of the prime minister -- at a mammoth rally at the Central Shaheed Minar.
Asif Mahmud, an organiser of the movement, announced the points:
1. No one should pay any tax.
2. Refrain from paying any kind of utility bills.
Eight people have been missing since a fishing trawler capsized in the Meghna River in Char Fasson upazila of Bhola.
Five fishermen were rescued alive in this connection.
The incident took place in the Meghna river in Shibchar area of Dhalchar union in the upazila on Friday (August 2) night.
Maruf Hossain Minar, senior fisheries officer of Char Fasson upazila, confirmed this information.
He said that a week ago, 13 fishermen went for fishing amid inclement weather. While returning from fishing on Friday night, the trawler carrying 13 fishermen overturned due to strong current in the river. 13 fishermen in the trawler fell into the river. Later in the night, being informed, another fishing trawler rescued five fishermen alive. The remaining 8 fishermen are still missing.
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Trump said the date the debate is scheduled for, Sept. 4, was "convenient and appropriate." He had previously refused to do so until she was officially selected as the Democratic candidate.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has agreed to hold a debate with his Democratic counterpart Kamala Harris on Fox News, he posted on Truth Social late on Friday.
The debate, which Harris has yet to formally agree to, would take place on Fox News on September 4. Trump described the date as "convenient and appropriate," as it comes ahead of the September 6 start of early voting for the presidential election.
"The Rules will be similar to the rules of my debate with Sleepy Joe, who has been treated horribly by his party – but with a full arena audience," Tru...
At least 40 people were injured in a clash between protesters and members of the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) in Tangail, Comilla, Faridpur.
In Tangail, The incident took place as protesters were holding a demonstration to press their nine-point demand.
To regain control of the situation, police resorted to firing tear gas.
Tangail District Commissioner Md Kaisarul Islam said that law enforcement officers have been instructed to maintain utmost patience to keep the situation calm.
At least 10 people were injured, including two who were shot, in a clash on Saturday between protesting students and Chhatra League members in Comilla.
In Comilla, the incident took place in front of the city’s Police Line intersection and District School around 1pm.
During the clash in th...
Waker-Uz-Zaman put emphasis on ensuring the safety and security of people's lives, properties and important state institutions in any circumstances.
He said the Bangladesh Army is a symbol of the trust of the country’s people.
He delivered his speech on the current situation over the security issue and...
