Shahidul Molla, who had gone missing during Sidr, returned home at Amragacchia village in Sharankhola upazila on November 12, 11 years after the devastating cyclone.
Author: Lutfun Nahar
Sujon urges EC to exercise full authority for fair polls
Sushasoner Jonno Nagorik (Sujon), a civil rights body, on Monday urged the Election Commission to exercise its full authority to make sure that the forthcoming 11th parliamentary elections are held in a credible and participatory manner.
Stay urged on HC verdict against Khaleda in Orphanage case
A provisional leave to appeal was filed on Monday seeking stay on the High Court verdict that extended the jail term of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case to 10 years from five years.
Tarique’s interview board joining: ‘EC has nothing to do’
Election Commission Secretary Helal Uddin Ahmed on Monday said the Commission has nothing to do with BNP acting Chairman Tarique Rahman’s participation in taking interview of their party candidates through videoconferencing.
Migration into Europe: A long-term solution?
Why has migration become such a big problem? Many reasons can be adduced: the war in Syria, the integration of Eastern Europe, lack of new jobs in many Western countries following the Global Financial Crisis etc. But listing individual reasons…
AL has no right to interfere in BNP activities: Fakhrul
Ruling out Awami League’s objection to taking interview of its nomination seekers by Tarique Rahman through videoconferencing, BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam on Sunday said the ruling party has no right to interfere in their party activities.
Book on Khaleda Zia launched
A book on the political life and works of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, now in jail, was launched here on Sunday.
Army to work with professionalism if deployed: Gen Aziz
Chief of Army Staff General Aziz Ahmed on Sunday said members of Bangladesh Army will work with professionalism if they are deployed during the upcoming parliamentary elections.
Bd ruling party AL to unveil a pro-youth election manifesto
An Awami League sub-committee on its election manifesto, headed by its Presidium member Abdur Razzaque, will finalise its draft manifesto by Thursday, encompassing issues relating to economic growth and human resource development as its plans to return to power for…
BNP to ‘set aside 70 seats for partners’ as Bd election nears
Keeping aside 70 seats for its two alliance partners, BNP is going to finalise its candidates for 230 seats through a four-day interview of its nomination seekers that began on Sunday.
Mirza Abbas, his wife secure HC bail
Dhaka, Nov 18 – The High Court yesterday granted anticipatory bail to BNP standing committee member Mirza Abbas and his wife, Jatiyatabadi Mohila Dal chief Afroza Abbas for eight weeks, in three cases filed over the Naya Paltan clashes.
Reza Kibria’s submits nomination form to Dr Kamal
Dr Reza Kibria, son of slain finance minister and Awami League leader Shah AMS Kibria, on Sunday submitted the Gono Forum nomination form to the party chief to contest the next general election as a party candidate under the banner…
BNP gives CEC list of 4,429 cases filed against its workers
BNP on Sunday submitted a list of cases filed against its leaders and workers to Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda.
Quader draws EC’s attention to Tarique’s video conference
Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Qauder on Sunday drew the attention of the Election Commissioner to taking interview of BNP nomination seekers by its acting chairperson Tarique Rahman through a video conference.
Khaleda Zia challenges Charitable Trust conviction
Dhaka, Nov 18 – BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has filed an appeal with the High Court Division of the Supreme Court challenging the lower court verdict that sentenced her seven years imprisonment in Zia Charitable Trust graft case.
Disney details new ‘Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’ attractions
“Star Wars” fans will soon be able to pilot the Millennium Falcon and face off against Kylo Ren in battle.
Bd govt prohibits 31st night celebrations for nat’l polls
The government has imposed a restriction on any kind of indoor and outdoor celebrations of the 31st night on the eve of New Year 2019 due to the general election.
Bd opposition BNP starts interviewing nomination seekers
BNP has started interviewing its nomination hopefuls to finalise the candidates who will contest the 11th parliamentary elections with its tickets.
Female journos form human chain supporting #MeToo
Female journalists under the banner of ‘Bangladesh Nari Sangbadik Kendra’ (BNSK) formed a human chain in the city on Sunday to express solidarity with the #MeToo movement.
Shifting Khaleda from Hospita to jail: Order on writ Monday
The High Court on Sunday fixed Monday to deliver an order on a writ filed challenging the government’s decision to send BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia back to jail from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital (BSMMU) and seeking her readmission.
Stop screening of Hasina’s docudrama: BNP
BNP on Saturday demanded that the screening of docudrama titled ‘Hasina, A Daughter’s Tale’ be stopped to check the violation of the electoral code of conduct.
9 injured in Cox’s Bazar Rohingya camp gas cylinder blast
At least nine Rohingya people sustained burn injuries after a gas cylinder used for inflating balloons exploded at Madhuchhara Camp in Ukhia Upazila on Saturday afternoon.
No election boycott, reaffirms Dr Kamal
Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Saturday said their alliance will in no way boycott the election and urged people to get ready to guard the polling stations.
PM mourns journalist Shahriar Shahid’s death
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of managing editor of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) Shahriar Shahid.
Bd Election Commission warns its officials against bias
Election Commissioner Shahdat Hossain Chowdhury on Saturday warned the election officials of stern action if any allegation of biasness is found against them during the forthcoming national election.
669 children killed, 39 maimed in Myanmar in 14 months: UN
The United Nations has said some 669 children were reported killed, 39 maimed in Myanmar and a large majority of them were Rohingyas.
EC responsible for creating level-playing field: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday said it is the responsibility of the Election Commission to ensure a level-playing field for all the parties participating in the forthcoming parliamentary elections.
Ex-AL-minister Kibria’s son to contest polls from Oikya Front
Reza Kibria, son of former finance minister and Awami League leader Shah AMS Kibria, is going to join the upcoming 11th parliamentary elections as a candidate of Jatiya Oikyafront, a BNP alliance led by Dr Kamal Hossain.
It’s challenge to defeat ‘monstrous regime’, says Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said they have taken the 11th parliamentary elections as a challenge to defeat the current government together with people through a vote revolution.
Bhasani the source of inspiration to win election: Dr Kamal
Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Saturday said Moulana Bhasani, who had played the key role in all the major movements of the country, will be their source of inspiration to win the next polls.