Dhaka City Events & Political Programs

Dhaka City Events & Political Programs: Monday, November 3rd Starting your day in Dhaka? Here is a list of important political and public events scheduled for today that may affect traffic or draw crowds: BNP Programs • Standing Committee Meeting: The BNP Standing Committee meeting will be held at the BNP Chairperson’s office in Gulshan. • Time: Starting at 12:30 PM and ending at 3:00 PM. • Discussion Meeting: A discussion meeting will be held at the Abdus Salam Hall of the National Press Club. • Time: 11:00 AM. •…

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Building a New Political System

Building a New Political System This article is inspired by the recent two-part political analysis by veteran economist Dr. Rehman Sobhan, titled “The Challenge of Building a New Political System” (published in Prothom Alo on April 23, 2025) and “Blueprint for a New Political System.” The analysis attempts to address some long-unanswered questions arising from Dr. Sobhan’s work, which gives special importance to the recent July Mass Uprising. Rehman Sobhan’s Early Analysis and the ‘Two Economies’ Theory The discussion begins by recalling 1961, a time when martial law was firmly…

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DB Police Detain Six More Awami League

DB Police Detain Six More Awami League Activists for ‘Sudden Processions’ in Dhaka The Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Police (DB) has detained six more activists of the Awami League for their participation in “sudden processions” (jhotika michhil) in the capital. Muhammad Talebur Rahman, Deputy Commissioner (DC) of the DMP’s Media and Public Relations Division, confirmed the matter on Monday (November 3rd). He stated: “DB has arrested six leaders and activists of the currently banned Awami League and its affiliated organizations who participated in sudden processions in the capital. Details regarding this…

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Avoid Moghbazar Rail Crossing

Avoid Moghbazar Rail Crossing Due to Fish Plate Repair Work The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has advised the public to avoid the roads adjacent to the Moghbazar Rail Crossing due to ongoing repair work on the railway line’s fish plates. This information was confirmed on Monday (November 3rd) at 11:00 AM by Muhammad Talebur Rahman, Deputy Commissioner (DC) of the DMP’s Media and Public Relations Division. He stated: “Traffic movement on the adjacent road is being disrupted due to the ongoing repair work of the railway line’s fish plates at…

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BCB Operations Chairman Disappointed

BCB Operations Chairman Disappointed After Bangladesh’s T20 Whitewash Against West Indies The Bangladesh cricket team was brimming with confidence after consecutive T20 series wins against Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Netherlands, and Afghanistan. However, Bangladesh suffered a shocking whitewash on their familiar home grounds against the West Indies. The string of four consecutive T20 series victories has been abruptly broken, with batting failure emerging as the team’s biggest concern throughout the series. Nazmul Abedin Faheem, Director and Chairman of Cricket Operations for the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), expressed disappointment over the team’s…

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Rohit Sharma Emotional

Rohit Sharma Emotional as Indian Women’s Team Lifts First ICC World Cup The Indian women’s cricket team made history at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai. They defeated South Africa by 52 runs to clinch their first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup title. Just two years ago, on home soil in India, the men’s team suffered heartbreak, losing the 2023 World Cup final to Australia. On that day, a defeated Rohit Sharma had to stand with his team and watch the opponents celebrate their victory. This time, however, Rohit witnessed the…

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Lamine Yamal Finds Form After Breakup

Lamine Yamal Finds Form After Breakup, Leads Barcelona to 3-1 Win Over Elche Lamine Yamal was almost unrecognizable. He had been a shadow of the sharp player he was last season, having gone a long time without scoring in La Liga. At the same time, when his romance with Argentine singer Nicki Nicole was in full swing, fans directed their frustration toward the relationship. However, the announcement of their breakup came just one day ago. In the very next match, Yamal returned to his true form and ended a long…

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BCB to Host National

BCB to Host National ‘Bangladesh Cricket Conference’ on November 9-10 BCB President Aminul Islam Bulbul has been striving since his first term to decentralize cricket from the capital and spread it to every district. He has launched various initiatives across the country. Now, Bulbul has announced an innovative new endeavor: organizing a ‘Bangladesh Cricket Conference’ to bring all cricket stakeholders from every corner of the country under one umbrella. Bulbul made this announcement in a video message released by the BCB. Bulbul said: “Cricket is spread across the 64 districts…

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Rubaba Dowla Appointed as New BCB Director

Rubaba Dowla Appointed as New BCB Director, Becomes Second Woman to Hold the Post Rubaba Dowla, a well-known corporate personality in the country, has been appointed as a new director of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). The National Sports Council (NSC) confirmed the information on Monday. Rubaba Dowla becomes the second female director in the history of the BCB. Before her, Monowara Anis Minu held the position in 2007. Rubaba is expected to join the BCB board meeting today as the new NSC-nominated director. Replacement and Controversy She is replacing…

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Pakistani Actress Dur-e-Fishan Saleem

Pakistani Actress Dur-e-Fishan Saleem Addresses Romance Rumors as Old Interview Goes Viral Pakistani actress Dur-e-Fishan Saleem is currently the new ‘crush’ of young people. She made her debut by playing a supporting role in the drama series Dil Ruba and later carved out a space for herself on the big screen through her skill. A notable drama in her acting career is Ishq Murshid, where she starred opposite Bilal Abbas Khan in the role of ‘Shibra Shahmee.’ Her performance garnered praise from audiences not only in Pakistan but also in…

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