Evening Brief

NID mandatory for intercity rail travel from March 1

The Ministry of Railways on Wednesday said that they are going to start the intercity ticketing system of railways through NID verification from March 1.

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File photo of a moving train Dhaka Tribune

No freedom fighter will lead miserable life, PM Hasina vows

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday expressed her firm conviction that no freedom fighter (FF) would lead miserable life as Awami League is in power, inaugurating handing over the keys of 5,000 houses to the war heroes in five districts.

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Vinay Kwatra: India has total support for PM Hasina's leadership

Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra on Wednesday said his country has total support for the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina with Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra at her official residence, Ganabhaban Twitter/India in Bangladesh

US highlights importance of free, fair elections in Bangladesh

Counsellor of the US Department of State Derek Chollet has emphasized continued US support to Bangladesh in addressing Rohingya issues, the importance of “free and fair” elections and the protection of human rights, cooperation to mitigate climate change, and a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

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Counsellor of the US Department of State Derek Chollet with Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen and other officials attending a press briefing Courtesy

PM Hasina to visit Kotalipara for first time in 4 years

Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina is set to visit Gopalganj's Kotalipara, her constituency, for the first time in four years. 

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Preparation before the arrival of Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina at Gopalganj's Kotalipara Dhaka Tribune

CEC: Mohammed Shahabuddin in no way unfit as president

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal on Wednesday said Mohammed Shahabuddin was not ineligible to be elected as president.

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Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal in a briefing at the Nirbachon Bhaban Bangla Tribune