Dhaka, Sept 11- A Dhaka court on Monday granted bail to Mozammel Hoque Chowdhury, Secretary General of Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity, in an extortion case.
Category: Governance
Row over Law Minister’s comment on Khaleda’s counsels
Dhaka, Sept 11 – Pro-BNP lawyers and pro-AL lawyers Monday held briefing and counter-briefing over the law minister Anisul Huq comments that ‘BNP lawyers do not understand laws’.
Power shutdown forces adjournment of BD Parliament
Dhaka, Sept 11 – Power load-shedding in Bangladesh Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban has forced adjournment of the current session of 10th parliament on Monday.
EVM project to come in next Ecnec meeting: Minister
Planning Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday said the EVM project will be placed in the next meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) for its approval.
Taka 24mn narcotics seized at Dhaka GPO
Criminal Investigation Department (CID) seized 1,586.36 kilograms contraband Ethiopian cannabis, also known as ‘khat’ worth around Tk 2.38 crore from foreign parcel section of General Post Office (GPO) here on Sunday.
HC orders closure of 14 illegal hospitals, clinics in Dhaka
The High Court (HC) today ordered authorities concerned to close down 14 illegal hospitals and clinics operating in capital’s Mohammadpur area.
Shahidul Alam denied bail in ICT case
A court here on Tuesday denied bail to renowned photographer and Drik Gallery managing director Shahidul Alam in a case filed under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act.
No unity with Jamaat as major partner of BNP: Dr. Kamal
Dhaka, Sept 11 – Gano Forum president and constitutional expert Dr Kamal Hossain on Monday said that there will be no unity having Jamaat-e-Islami, a major partner of the BNP, in the process.
International Criminal Court threatened with US sanctions
The US has threatened sanctions against the International Criminal Court if it goes ahead with prosecutions against Americans.
5 Days after and parents’ press meet, 12 students on remand
Dhaka, Sept 10 – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Monday placed a group of 12 students on a two-day remand each, who allegedly spread rumour during their recent movement for safe roads.
UN finds strong indication of Rohingya genocide
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has said there is strong evidence indicating genocide, extermination and deportation of the Rohingya in addition to crimes against humanity and war crimes reported to have been committed in three Myanmar states.
BNP wants release Khaleda for fair polls
BNP on Monday said the government must release its chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail to demonstrate its good intention of holding a fair and acceptable national election.
Over 200 of its workers held from Monday’s human chain: BNP
BNP on Monday alleged that police arrested its around 200 leaders and activists from the party’s human-chain programmes across the country, including the capital.
BGB seeks India, Myanmar support for poll-time border safety
Director General of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Major General Shafeenul Islam said on Monday that Bangladesh has sought the support from India and Myanmar to protect the border during the upcoming national election as many BGB members will be…
80,000 Yaba tablets recovered in Cox’s Bazar
Dhaka – Members of Coast Guard in a drive seized 80,000 Yaba tablets from Lomborighat area in Teknaf upazila in Cox’s Bazar early Monday. Lt Commander Faizul Islam Mandal, in-charge of Teknaf Coast Guard Station, said on information, a team conducted…
Madrasah student found dead in Chattogram dormitory
Dhaka – A madrasah student was found dead at the hostel of the educational institution at Nayabazar in Chattogram on Sunday night.The deceased was identified as Shahriar Alam, 12, a student of Nahadatul Umme Madrasah and son of Shahin Alam.…
2 students’ rape at fake birthday party: Deposition Oct 7
Dhaka, Sept 9 – The Seventh Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal could not record the deposition of witnesses in the case filed in connection with the rape of two private university students in the Rain Tree Hotel of Banani…
Parents complain of detectives picking up 12 boys on Sept 5
Dhaka, Sept 9 – A group of parents and guardians held a press conference yesterday in where they claimed their sons were picked up by the Detective Branch of police on the early morning of September 5.
Law minister claims BNP pleaders do not understand laws
Dhaka, Sept 9 – Law Minister Anisul Huq has claimed that BNP pleaders do not understand laws. The law minister made the comment while reporters asked him about the BNP’s allegations that the government could not issue a gazette notification…
7-Member medical board for Khaleda Zia soon: Home Minister
Dhaka, Sept 9 – In the wake of BNP’s demand to admit jailed party Chief Khaleda Zia in a specialised hospital for her treatment, home minister Asaduzzaman said that a seven-member medical board would be formed for the treatment of…
Transfer Khaleda to United Hospital: BNP seeks CJ’s help
BNP leaders have urged Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan to transfer party chief Khaleda Zia to United Hospital from prison for better treatment.
Man hacked dead ‘by son’ in Pabna
Dhaka – A man was hacked to death allegedly by his son at Pirpur village in Ataikula upazila in Pabna on Saturday night.
Parliament in its penultimate session
Another session of the 10th parliament will sit at a convenient time in October next as the current session (22nd session) will continue for only 10 working days until September 20.
BNP team meets home minister Sunday: Issue Khaleda’ health
Dhaka, Sept 08 – A high-profile BNP delegation will meet Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Sunday afternoon to discuss party chairperson Khaleda Zia’s health condition and her treatment.
UN urges ICC: Urgently probe Crimes against Rohingya
Dhaka, Sept 9 – United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide Adama Dieng has urged ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda to consider the recommendation of its Chamber to decide on the opening of an investigation into the atrocities against…
Jubo League man stabbed in Jashore
Dhaka- A Jubo League activist was stabbed by his rival at Purbobarandi Mathpara area in Jashore on Friday night.
Cardi B escorted out of fashion party after lunging at Minaj
Nicki Minaj and Cardi B were involved in an altercation Friday night that got physical at a New York Fashion Week party and left Cardi B with a mark on her head.
9 lakh Yaba tablets seized in Cox’s Bazar
Dhaka – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in separate drives seized 9 lakh Yaba tablets from different areas in Teknaf upazila early Saturday.
Youth killed in Chattogram clash
Dhaka- A young man, who was injured in a clash between two groups over establishing supremacy at Paschim Khulshi in the port city on Friday night, died at a hospital here in Chattogram on Saturday. The deceased was identified as…
BD Police HQ probing TIB findings on law enforcers’ graft
Bangladesh Police has formed a committee to look into a survey report that found out the law enforcement agencies as the most corrupt service sector in the country.