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.
Category: Governance
WikiLeaks’ Assange faces charges; lawyer says he’d fight
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will not willingly travel to the United States to face charges filed under seal against him, one of his lawyers said Friday, foreshadowing a possible fight over extradition for a central figure in the U.S. special…
Bd robber killed in Munshiganj ‘gunfight’
A convicted robber was killed in a reported gunfight with police at Paschim Baroikhali in Sreenagar upazila early Saturday.
US intel says prince ordered Khashoggi killing: US officials
U.S. intelligence officials have concluded that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a U.S. official said Friday. The Saudi government has denied the claim.
#MeToo solidarity human chain formed in Dhaka city
Dhaka, Nov 16 – Women from different professions including members rs of civil society and a large number of female journalists on Friday formed a human chain in the city to express solidarity with the #MeToo movement.
Bd opposition Oikya Front for media support to fair polls
Dhaka, Nov 16 – The opposition alliance Jatiya Oikya Front on Friday sought the cooperation from the editors of national dailies in holding the forthcoming general elections in a free and fair manner.
Bangladesh EC says 100 percent fair election not possible
Dhaka, Nov 16 – Election Commissioner Kabita Khanam on Friday said 100 per cent fair election is not possible in the country rather the Commission will hold an acceptable poll, which will remain out of all questions.
BNP to interview nomination seekers from Sunday
Dhaka, Nov 16 – Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will start interviewing its nomination seekers from Sunday to finalise the candidates to contest the forthcoming general elections with its tickets.
3 killed in Bangladesh’s ruling Awami League Narsingdi infighting
Narsingdi, Nov 16 – Three people were killed and 100 others injured in a clash between two factions of Awami League over establishing supremacy in Nilakkha union of Raipura upazila on Friday. Two of the deceased were identified as Sohagh Miah…
BNP becomes desperate losing ‘public support’: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday said BNP is now speaking desperately as it has become desperate losing public support.
Nipun Roy among those remanded over Naya Paltan clash
Dhaka, Nov 16 – A Dhaka court on Friday granted police five days to question in their custody seven BNP leaders, including Nipun Roy Chowdhury, for their alleged involvement to Naya Paltan violence.
BNP for Bd EC’s stance to stop arrest of its workers
BNP on Friday sought the intervention of the Election Commission (EC) in stopping the arrest and harassment of its leaders and activists, and withdrawal of ‘false and fictitious cases’ filed against them.
Bd opposition Oikya Front exchanges views with media editors
Though the alliance is set to enter the election race, Jatiya Oikyafront leaders on Friday could not clear who will be the prime minister if it wins the next general election.
Cambodia: 30 years after Khmer Rouge, justice still elusive
Thirty years after the fall of the Khmer Rouge, Cambodia’s culture of impunity remains as strong as ever, Human Rights Watch said today. Under Prime Minister Hun Sen, the Cambodian government continues to obstruct the United Nations-supported court created to…
Electoral authoritarianism, elective dictatorship
Jair Bolsonaro will be President of Brazil. A homophobic soldier with authoritarian excesses, who has scorned democratic mechanisms and threatened his political rivals, will lead the greatest regional power in Latin America that is now a global giant.
Bd opposition BNP sells 4,112 nomination forms in four days
BNP has sold 4,112 nomination papers over the last four days among the aspirants who want to contest the 11th parliamentary elections with its tickets.
Writ, why not send Khaleda back to hospital: Order Sunday
Dhaka, Nov 15 – The High Court deferred till November 18 to pass its order on the writ plea filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia challenging the legality of the decision of the government to send her back to jail…
Dipon murder case: Charge Sheet against 8 banned ABT men
Dhaka, Nov 15 – Detectives on Thursday pressed charges against eight members of banned militant outfit Ansar Al Islam, also known as Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), in connection with the murder of publisher Faisal Arefin Dipan.
38 BNP-men put on remand for Wednesday’s clash with police
Dhaka, Nov 15 – A Dhaka court placed 38 BNP leaders and activists on a 5-day remand each on Thursday on the charge of Wednesday’s clash with police.
EC decides not to defer election again as Oikya Front sought
Dhaka, Nov 15 – The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday came up with the decision that the 11th parliamentary polls will be held on the revised schedule date on December 30.
Opposition BNP accuses Bd PM of violating electoral code
BNP on Thursday alleged that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has violated the election code of conduct by holding a meeting with her party’s 4,500 nomination seekers at her official residence Ganobhaban.
Jukto Front writes EC for extending symbol allocation time
Juktofront on Thursday sent a letter to the Election Commission to extend the deadline for symbol allocation in the upcoming parliamentary election.
Bd opposition BNP unlikely to join election, says Ershad
Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad on Thursday said the chaotic incident that took place in front of BNP’s office indicates that it may not join the 11th parliamentary elections.
Oikya Front partners to contest polls with sheaf of Paddy
All the alliance partners of the Dr Kamal Hossain-led Jatiya Oikyafront have decided to contest the 11th parliamentary elections with a common symbol, ‘Sheaf of Paddy’.
HC finally grants bail to Bd photographer Shahidul Alam
The High Court on Thursday granted bail to prominent photographer Shahidul Alam in a case filed under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act for spreading ‘propaganda through his Facebook account’ during the student movement demanding safe roads.
Don’t indulge in conspiracies to foil polls, Bd PM asks BNP
Coming down heavily on BNP for attacking police and torching their vehicles, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked them not to hatch conspiracies to foil the forthcoming parliamentary elections.
Tariq Ramadan case: Evidence examination weakens civil party
By Alexandre David The examination of evidence carried out on the protagonists’ phones and computers continue to weaken the assertions by the civil party. Two years of messages sent by Henda Ayari harassing Tariq Ramadan following the alleged rape, between…
EC to discuss Oikya Front’s demand for Bd polls deferment
Election Commission Secretary Helaluddin Ahmed on Wednesday said the Commission will decide about Jatiya Oikyafront’s demand for deferring the national election by three weeks after discussion in its meeting.
Don’t delay election further, AL urges EC
Awami League (AL) on Wednesday urged the Election Commission not to push back the election further as what it said it will invite legal complexities over the polls.
Daniels’ lawyer Avenatti arrested
Michael Avenatti, lawyer for porn star Stormy Daniels in her suit against President Donald Trump, has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, police in Los Angeles say. Celebrity news website TMZ said this followed a physical confrontation between the…