Dhaka, Apr 28 – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday alleged that religious minorities, including Buddhists, are being subjected to repression under the rule of current government.
Category: Basic Rights
“Fake news” a growing new threat to press freedom
By Thalif Deen UN, Apr (IPS) – When a Malaysian politician of a bygone era was asked about the “leading newspapers” in his country, he shot back: “We don’t have any leading newspapers in our country because all our newspapers…
No link between citizenship and passport: DG Passport
In the wake of controversy over Tarique Rahman’s passport, the director general (DG) of the Department of Immigration and Passports (DIP) on Thursday said there is no connection between ‘citizenship and surrendering a passport’.
EU wants credible polls in Bangladesh
The European Union (EU) at a meeting here hoped that the government of Bangladesh will ensure conditions for credible, transparent and inclusive elections.
Hold elections by dissolving Parliament, resigning from govt: BNP
Dhaka, April 25 – BNP leaders Wednesday demanded holding next general elections by dissolving the present parliament and after resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
RSF criticises Bangladesh’s ICT Act
Dhaka, April 25 – Criticising the Information and Communication Technology Act of Bangladesh, Reporters Sans Frontières (RSF) has said growing media self-censorship is the result of endemic violence against journalists and media outlets in the country.
BNP forms human chain for Khaleda’s release
Dhaka, Apr 25 – As part of its seven-day political programme, BNP on Wednesday formed a human chain in the city demanding its chairperson Khaleda Zia’s release from jail.
Authoritarian govts tighten grip on press freedom
By Sopho Kharazi ROME, Apr 22 2018 (IPS) – The 25th celebration of World Press Freedom Day will be led by UNESCO and the government of Ghana in Accra on May 2-3. The theme is “Keeping Power in Check: Media,…
Police lathi-charge and foil BNP demonstration in city
Dhaka, April 23 – Police on Monday foiled a demonstration organized by Dhaka (South) unit of the BNP in front of the north gate of Baitul Mukarram.
Boutros Boutros-Ghali – Democratic Multilateralism
By Federico Mayor Zaragoza Apr 20 (IPS) – “If we don’t do everything possible to democratize globalization, globalization will pervert national democracies”, said the former Secretary-General of the United Nations, as President of the “International Panel on Democracy and Development”…
59 BNP men held from alleged ‘secret meeting’ in Narail
Narail, Apr 20 – Police arrested at least 59 leaders and activists of BNP including the party chairperson’s adviser and divisional organising secretary from an allegedly ‘secret’ meeting at its district unit present’s house in Khashial village of Kalia Upazila on…
Editors to meet standing committee on digital security act
Members of Editors’ Council, an association of newspapers editors, will be invited to a meeting with Parliamentary Standing Committee on Posts, Telecommunications and ICT on April 22 to place their proposals regarding amendments to the Digital Security Act.
Outrage spreads over rape of eight-year-old girl
The brutal gang rape and murder of an eight-year old girl has sparked outrage and anger across India. The body of Asifa Bano, who belonged to a Muslim nomadic tribe, was found in a forest on 17 January near Kathua…
US marks Martin Luther King Jr’s death
Bells have tolled in cities across the US to mark the moment 50 years ago that civil rights leader Martin Luther King was gunned down by a white supremacist. They rang out 39 times – one for each of Dr…
Canada needs to push Rohingya issue at Commonwealth, OIC CFM: Envoy
Canada’s Special Envoy to Myanmar Bob Rae has suggested Canada to push the Rohingya issue at the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Londonon April 16-20and during Canada’s G7 presidency in 2018 to have a solution to the crisis.
UN, int’l community urged to ensure protection of Rohingya women, children
Experts at an international conference here has called upon the United Nations (UN) and other members of the international community to use diplomatic channels to provide sufficient humanitarian assistance and other support to ensure the protection and rights of Rohingya…
Only pro-liberation parties should be allowed to join polls
Cultural Affairs Minister Asaduzzaman Noor on Friday said only the parties that believe in the Liberation War and the country’s independence should be allowed to join polls.
BNP leaders claim there are unaware of DMP’s rally permit
Dhaka, March 29 – The government has refused to allow BNP, the arch rival of the ruling Awami League to hold its rally at the venue and date of its choice. Instead, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) offered the party…
Nation observes Genocide Day Sunday
Dhaka, Mar 24 -The nation is set to observe the ‘Genocide Day’ in a somber mood on Sunday, commemorating the brutalities and cowardly attacks carried out by the Pakistani occupation forces on the unarmed Bangalees on the black night of…
Will the next war be about water?
By Ramu Damodaran UN, Mar 19 (IPS) – One of the first resolutions adopted by the United Nations General Assembly, on the location of the headquarters of the Organization, gives the United Nations “exclusive rights over the subsoil of land…
BNP and its allies to discuss Political situation Saturday
Dhaka, March 22 – The BNP has convened a joint meeting of the party central leaders and another meeting with leaders of 20-party leaders on Saturday to discuss the latest development in the political arena and strategies for next course…
Real dev not possible without democracy, says BNP
Dhaka, Mar 21 – BNP’s senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Wednesday said the ‘developing country’ title for Bangladesh is pointless as it now lacks democracy.
Rajshahi Bar election on March 22
Rajshahi, March 19 – The Rajshahi Bar election 2018 will be held on next March 22. On occasion of the election a festive atmosphere is prevailing on the court area.
Khaleda bail stayed till May 8
Dhaka, March 19 – A four-member bench of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court led by Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain yesterday passed order granting two separate leave-to- appeal petitions filed on behalf of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and…
China’s parliament gives Premier Li second term
Beijing, March 18 (BSS/AFP) – China’s parliament gave Premier Li Keqiang a second five-year term on Sunday, but he faces a tenure deeper in the shadow of the country’s powerful leader Xi Jinping.
Quader exposes govt’s election blueprint: Moudud
Dhaka – BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Saturday said Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader has exposed the government’s ‘blueprint’ for the next polls through his comment that their party’s victory is just a formality.
Country heading towards dark tunnel: Dr. Mosharraf
Dhaka – BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Saturday alleged that the country is heading towards a ‘dark tunnel’ as the government has lost control over all institutions.
Niko graft charge hearing agaist Khaleda deferred to Apr 19
Dhaka, March 11 – The Special Judge Court-9 of Dhaka yesterday deferred the date of the charge hearing in the Niko graft case filed against 11 persons including BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia to April 19.
Zia Orphanage graft case records reach HC
Dhaka, March 11 – The records of Zia Orphanage Trust graft case, in which BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia was imprisoned for five years, reached the High Court Division of the Supreme Court from the lower court on Sunday afternoon.
BNP yet to get permission for rally at Suhrawardy Uddyan
Dhaka, March 11 – The BNP was not given permission till Sunday to hold its planned rally at Suhrawardy Udyan today demanding the release of party chairperson Khaleda Zia.