Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor refuses to go solo on the big decision about dissolving the state assembly. The political boss wants his coalition buddies from Gabungan Rakyat Sabah to hash things out together before making any moves. Hajiji told reporters he could technically advise Governor Tun Musa Aman all by himself but prefers team decisions. The chief minister plans to chat with party presidents through the Supreme Council when crunch time arrives. He stayed mum about exactly when these crucial talks will happen.
The state assembly faces automatic death in November unless politicians pull the plug earlier. Speaker Datuk Seri Kadzim M Yahya previously confirmed the November 11 deadline for the 16th Sabah State Assembly. Hajiji...
Barisan Nasional chief Zambry Abdul Kadir blasted weak-minded Umno politicians for giving up the fight in Kelantan. The education minister slammed party hoppers who abandon ship after electoral defeats. Zambry warned that traitors who betray their political family will likely repeat the same backstabbing behavior elsewhere. He delivered the harsh message during an Umno gathering in Pengkalan Chepa yesterday. The senior leader demanded absolute loyalty from members despite decades of opposition status.
Zambry celebrated the remarkable achievement of 102 local Umno branches that successfully organized recent meetings. The grassroots strength impressed party bosses even though Umno has remained out of power for more than fifty years...
Education officials green-lighted a massive cash injection of RM1.15 million to fix up the crumbling Kubang Pasu MARA Junior Science College in Jitra. Chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki announced the hefty funding package will tackle everything from broken dormitories to outdated science labs. The bulk of the money goes toward buying brand new STEM learning gear worth RM800,000 while fixing up academic buildings and sports facilities. Workers will also waterproof leaky roofs and upgrade walkways plus recreational zones around campus. The repair blitz comes after angry parents flooded social media demanding action.
Dormitory upgrades will eat up another RM180,000 as maintenance crews fix ceilings, toilets, water systems and pest...
Government telecom chief Faiz Ahmed Taiyeb pitched major industry changes during a heated hotel meeting about network licensing rules. The special assistant promised officials would listen to smart ideas for beefing up the national telecom blueprint. Taiyeb pushed his vision of complete digital makeover while defending plans to shake up the entire communications sector. He warned that license counts would depend strictly on company performance and meeting tough obligations. Private research groups could help telecom bosses figure out the perfect number of permits needed across Bangladesh.
Taiyeb blasted foreign companies for putting profits before national interests during the policy discussion. Mobile phone companies face losing...
BNP boss Tarique Rahman vowed to hunt down every killer from the brutal 15-year reign of terror that gripped Bangladesh. The acting chairman fired up grieving families during a virtual meeting with relatives of 142 fallen heroes who died fighting tyranny. Rahman slammed authorities for bungling the recent Lal Chand murder investigation while the real perpetrator walks free. He demanded immediate arrests of the actual killers instead of rounding up innocent people. The political heavyweight promised relentless pursuit of justice regardless of how long it takes.
Student leaders packed a Gulshan hotel as Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chatra Dal honored the July uprising anniversary. Families traveled from across the nation to hear Rahman pledge...
Bangladesh clothing makers raked in massive profits despite worldwide economic chaos hammering global trade. Export chiefs counted $39.35 billion flooding into the country as garment sales jumped 8.84 percent during the latest fiscal year. European buyers grabbed half the action by spending $19.71 billion on Bangladeshi threads while American shoppers dropped $7.54 billion. German fashion houses led the European spending spree with $4.95 billion purchases followed by Spanish retailers dumping $3.40 billion. French buyers added another $2.16 billion while Dutch companies contributed $2.09 billion to the export bonanza.
American demand surged 13.79 percent as clothing importers battled supply chain nightmares across the globe. Canadian...
Army brass scrambled to control damage after a leaked memo sparked wild rumors across social media platforms. Military officials rushed out emergency statements denying any attempt to target police officers following intense online speculation. The controversial document emerged during investigations into the deadly 2009 Pilkhana massacre that shook the nation. Defense sources revealed the letter simply responded to requests from investigators probing the brutal killings of military personnel. Army headquarters quickly yanked the memo when commanders realized people were twisting its meaning.
ISPR chiefs blamed troublemakers for deliberately spreading false information about military-police tensions. The leaked correspondence asked...
Murder suspect Tarek Rahman Robin spilled his guts to authorities about illegal weapons charges during a dramatic court appearance. The accused killer volunteered to make a full confession after police finished grilling him for two straight days. Metropolitan Magistrate Hasib Ullah Piyas took down every word before shipping Robin off to prison. Robin faces serious allegations as the fifteenth defendant in the brutal slaying of scrap dealer Md. Sohag. The 43-year-old victim died from savage stone attacks that rocked Old Dhaka.
Army troops helped cops nab Robin at busy Tantibazar intersection on July 10 after a manhunt. Officers discovered a loaded pistol tucked away on the suspect during his arrest. Sub-Inspector Rushd Hasan quickly...
Dr. Badiul Alam Majumdar launched a fierce battle against returning dictators during a packed citizen meeting. The National Consensus Commission member warned that his group fights daily to block autocratic forces from seizing power again. Majumdar revealed the Draft National Consensus Charter as their weapon against future tyrants. The commission demands massive overhauls to voting systems, constitutional frameworks, local councils, and government operations. Citizens must force leaders to accept these democratic reforms or face permanent authoritarian comeback.
The reform crusader addressed hundreds of democracy activists at the BRAC Learning Centre in Bashar Hat. SHUJAN organizers packed the venue with concerned residents desperate...
