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Opposition’s rally today amid high tension
The ‘march to Dhaka’ programme of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party-led opposition alliance is set to culminate in a ‘grand rally’ at Naya Paltan today to press for restoration of the caretaker government system. Full story
People panicked as opposition, govt tussle
City people became panicked about the opposition BNP’s march towards Dhaka as the ruling Awami League and the government have planned steps to stop BNP supporters joining the rally at Naya Paltan today. Full story
Leaders, activists to stay on roads: AL
The ruling Awami League’s general secretary Syed Ashraful Islam on Sunday said that government would take all-out steps if the opposition would try to create any kind of anarchy in the name of its programme today. Full story
Home ministry wants pay hike for police
The home ministry has demanded ‘special allowances’ for field-level police force to encourage them further to deal with the risks in maintaining law and order situation, officials said on Saturday. Full story
Immediate arrests of killers demanded
Journalists on Sunday threatened that they would come out with a tough movement if the killers of the journalist couple Sagar and Runi were not arrested by March 18. Full story
METRO
People suffer as vehicles off city roads
In an apparent bid to stop the opposition alliance’s activists from joining their ‘march towards Dhaka’ and to avoid police requisition, both government and private buses remained off the capital’s roads from Sunday morning, causing immense sufferings to commuters. Full story
BUSINESS
Most economic indicators deteriorate further: CPD
The Centre for Policy Dialogue on Sunday observed that most economic indicators relating to public finance, monetary policy, capital market and external sector continued to deteriorate further in... Full story
INTERNATIONAL
Japan marks anniv of tsunami tragedy
With a moment of silence, prayers and anti-nuclear rallies, Japan marked on Sunday one year since an earthquake and tsunami killed thousands and set off a radiation crisis that shattered public trust in atomic power and the nation’s leaders. Full story
SPORTS
Mushfiq relieved to see Tamim back to his best
Bangladesh skipper Mushfiqur Rahim heaved a sigh of relief as his blazing opener Tamim Iqbal was back in form in their opening game of the Asia Cup against Pakistan on Sunday. Tamim made an 89-ball 64, his first fifty... Full story
EDITORIAL
Govt lets its partisan fixation prevail over public interest
A REVIEW of the steps that the Awami League-led government has taken, directly or indirectly, over the past couple of days vis-à-vis the ‘March towards Dhaka’ and the rally at Naya Paltan of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party-led opposition tends... Full story
TIMEOUT
Qayyum Chowdhury presents his quest for self
Pioneering artist Qayyum Chowdhury is celebrating his 80th anniversary through his ‘Quest for Self’ exhibition at the Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts showcasing 80 compositions, which demonstrate his search for identity, existence which are evidently entwined... Full story
LETTERS
A better Bangladesh through youth development
Bangladesh is a densely populated country. Though it is blessed by nature and full of natural resources, still our country is categorised as developing. Uncontrolled population growth, political instability, corruption, illiteracy, inappropriate policy and lack of transparency are hindering its growth. Full story
