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Tarique Rahman emphasizes on law & order, corruption control
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Podder stresses improving quality of education at primary level
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DHAKA, Jan 24, 2026 (BSS) - The National Citizen Party (NCP) today launched  its election theme song at Shahbagh, Dhaka, marking the start of its campaign  ahead of the upcoming 13th parliamentary polls. The event was held on a simple mat in front of the National Museum and  inaugurated by NCP spokesperson Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan. The event drew  participants from across the party and members of the local community. Speaking at the launch, Asif Mahmud said the location was chosen  deliberately. "Shahbagh is where our political journey began and grew. That  is why we launched the theme song right here, in the street, among the  people," he said. He emphasized the inclusive nature of the initiative, noting, "This theme  song is for ordinary citizens from all walks of life, not for celebrities or  five-star venues."  "It represents hard working people, including members of marginalized  communities. We wanted a place where everyone could participate freely and  feel represented," he added. Asif explained that the theme song serves multiple purposes: introducing the  party, outlining its election vision, and familiarizing voters with the  Shapla-koli (water lily-bud) election symbol.   "We have made every effort to ensure a high-quality output, and we hope it  resonates with the people," he added.  NCP Joint Convener Monira Sharmin, Jatiya Jubo Shakti Convener Tarikul Islam,  and leaders and activists from various party wings joined the event.  
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US firm owned by Trump donor buys German oil storage giant
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FRANKFURT, Germany, Jan 24, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A US takeover of a major German operator of fuel storage sites has been approved, Berlin said Friday, despite warnings about the new owner's close links to US President Donald Trump. The news comes as Germany-US ties deteriorate under Trump, who has hit Europe with tariffs, repeatedly questioned whether the continent is on the right track, and threatened to seize Greenland from NATO ally Denmark. The economy ministry confirmed to AFP that it had approved the sale of TanQuid, which operates 15 sites in Germany and one in Poland, to US fuel distributor Sunoco after conducting a security review. "The TanQuid Group is being taken over by a leading, experienced, internationally active company in the field of energy infrastructure and fuel distribution," a ministry spokeswoman said. But Sunoco's parent company is Energy Transfer (ET), a Texas-based pipeline operator whose billionaire CEO Kelcy Warren is a major Trump donor. When the sale of the German group by its former Australian owners Macquarie was first announced last year, lawmakers from the Greens party raised concerns. In parliamentary questions in July, the party asked about the "potential impact on European energy supply, especially in light of the publicly known political proximity of the company's management to the current US president". They also queried what the government thought of the potential for German companies' access to the storage facilities to be a restricted by a US corporation in the event of "geopolitical tensions". Greenpeace said the sale of TanQuid was a "serious mistake". "It is placing critical energy infrastructure in the hands of a US fossil fuel corporation and disregarding all legitimate security and climate policy concerns," said Nina Noelle, a Greenpeace expert on international crisis response. "Economic interests are clearly being prioritised over long-term security and democratic values." Greenpeace was last year ordered to pay over $660 million in damages to ET in a case condemned as an attack on climate action. ET had accused the environmental advocacy group of orchestrating violence and defamation during the construction of a pipeline project. Greenpeace vowed to appeal the ruling. TanQuid stores a huge number of products including petrol, diesel and kerosene as well as various chemicals and biofuels and also operates pipelines.  
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NARSINGDI, Jan 24, 2026 (BSS) - As part of a nationwide awareness campaign ahead of the 13th parliamentary election and referendum, a specially designed vehicle known as the "Super Caravan" continues to tour different parts of the country. Under the campaign, the "Vote Caravan" arrived at the Palash Bus Stand area in Ghorashal town of Palash upazila in Narsingdi at around 3:00 pm today. During its stop, various visual presentations and exhibitions related to the referendum and election campaign were displayed for the public until the evening. Palash Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Md Ishtiaq Ahmed, Assistant Commissioner (Land) Rakin Mashrur Khan, Joint General Secretary of the Palash Upazila Press Club Al-Amin Mia and people from all walks of life were present at the programme. Speaking on the occasion, UNO Md Ishtiaq Ahmed said the caravan effectively presented key information on the importance of the upcoming parliamentary election and the proposed referendum on the July National Charter to the general public. He added that the modern, information-based caravan is traveling across the country to raise awareness about citizens' voting rights and state reform initiatives. Hundreds of people from various professional backgrounds gathered in Palash to participate in the special campaign and learn more about election and referendum-related issues.
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DHAKA, Jan 23, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh's justice sector is undergoing a significant digital transformation as the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs rolls out a series of technology-driven services aimed at improving access to justice, reducing delays, and curbing corruption. In a landmark step toward modernizing the country's judiciary, the government has so far launched the E-Bail Bond Management System in nine districts, significantly enhancing transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the bail process. The system was first introduced in Narayanganj on October 15, 2025, addressing long-standing delays and bureaucratic hurdles that traditionally plagued bail procedures. In the second phase, the E-Bail Bond system was rolled out on January 21 in Manikganj, Bandarban, Meherpur, Joypurhat, Moulvibazar, Panchagarh, Jhalokathi, and Sherpur, further expanding its reach across the country. "We still have some time in hand, and during this period we will try to roll out the service in several more districts. We hope that the system will be operational in all 64 districts of the country within the next six months," said Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul. Following the introduction of the E-Bail Bond system, the ministry has already launched several other key digital platforms that are reshaping how citizens, lawyers, and courts interact with the legal system. One of the most notable initiatives is the E-Family Court, launched in Dhaka on November 24, 2025, and in Chattogram on November 30, 2025. The platform allows litigants, lawyers, and judges to file and conduct family dispute cases remotely through individual online accounts, significantly reducing the need for physical court appearances and easing pressure on conventional courtrooms. Another widely welcomed initiative is E-Attestation, which has streamlined the document verification process. Previously, individuals had to travel to Dhaka and wait in long queues for attestation services. The digital system now enables citizens to complete the process online from home, saving time, cost, and effort. The ministry has also introduced the E-Cause List, providing real-time online access to case schedules, hearing dates, summaries of judicial decisions, next procedural steps, and overall case progress. Legal practitioners and litigants say the service has enhanced transparency and reduced uncertainty in court proceedings. To expand access to justice for disadvantaged communities, the Online Legal Aid service now allows applicants to seek government legal assistance digitally. The platform also supports online dispute resolution, with authorities indicating that it will soon be fully digitized to ensure end-to-end service delivery. Alongside these operational services, the ministry is preparing to launch two major digital initiatives. Work is underway to introduce online registration for marriage and divorce, which is expected to simplify procedures and reduce administrative delays. At the same time, the government has initiated the E-Registration system for property transactions. A project has already been approved and implementation has begun. To facilitate this transition, the Registration Act has been amended to incorporate e-registration, enabling land deed registration to be completed online. Officials believe the system will significantly reduce corruption and public harassment associated with manual property registration. Legal experts say the growing adoption of digital platforms marks a decisive step toward a more transparent, efficient, and citizen-centric justice system. With several services already operational and more in the pipeline, the Ministry of Law's digitalization drive is expected to play a crucial role in modernizing Bangladesh's legal infrastructure.
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Rumor Scanner identifies viral fake photocard targeting political sentiment
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FactWatch identifies video falsely attributed to Khaleda Zia
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