Police in a drive arrested one leader and four activists of local unit Swechchhasebak Dal, volunteer front of BNP, in Shibganj area of the city on Friday.
Category: Governance
Times of India full praise for Jan 5 election
Rudroneel Ghosh Let’s get one thing straight. The recent general election in Bangladesh was 100% legitimate. It was held in a timely fashion. The election was conducted within the stipulated three months before the end of the tenure of the…
Army until Jan 17 in 8 constituencies
The army will remain deployed until Jan 17 in eight constituencies where polling was postponed, the ISPR said. Re-polling will be held on Jan 16 at 392 centres of these eight constituencies. The constituencies are Dinajpur-4, Kurigram-4, Bogra-7, Jessore-5, Lakshmipur-1…
Jan. 5 elections signal danger for B’desh democracy: The China Post
By Badiul Alam Majumdar DHAKA, India — Despite considerable challenges, the 10th Parliament elections are finally over. These elections remind us of the old saying “the operation is successful, but the patient is dead.” The Jan. 5 election, although “successfully”…
B’desh responsible to ensure its own democracy: Mozena
Dhaka – Reiterating the United States’ position on January 5 elections, US Ambassador in Dhaka Dan Mozena on Thursday said Bangladesh is responsible for ensuring its own democracy, and ‘outsiders, no matter how well intentioned, cannot do it’.
China wants stability, Korea inclusive political process
Dhaka – The international community, with one notable exception, has roundly criticised last Sunday’s election and continued calling for political dialogue shunning violence to have a truly participatory election in the future.
Khandker Mahbub’s remand stayed
The High Court has stayed Bangladesh Bar Council Vice Chairman and BNP leader Khandker Mahbub Hossain seven-day remand in a bomb attack case. The bench of Justice Enayetur Rahim and Justice Mohammad Ullah issued the order on Thursday. It also…
Blitz editor sentenced to seven years in jail
A Dhaka court on Thursday sentenced the Weekly Blitz editor, Salauddin Shoyeb Choudhury to seven years rigorous imprisonment (RI) in a case filed on charges of sedition in 2004. Dhaka’s Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md Jahurul Haque pronounced the verdict at…
British High Commissioner Gibson meets Khaleda
The British High Commissioner in Dhaka Robert Gibson is going to meet BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Wednesday evening at her residence. The meeting comes three days after the parliamentary elections, which BNP boycotted and tried to stop by enforcing…
‘Post-polls violence’ for non-execution of recommendations
Post-election violence against minorities, particularly the Hindu community, have reemerged in the country due to the authorities’ reluctance to implement the recommendations of the judicial commission that probed the 2001 post-polls violence. “No recommendation has been implemented yet. Had our…
BD polls extremely poor reflection of voters’ will: Germany
Dhaka – The German government has urged Bangladesh government and all political parties to overcome their differences in the interest of the country, and work together to bring about inclusive, peaceful and credible democratic elections.
France calls political forces to resume dialogue
Dhaka – France has called on the major political parties in Bangladesh to resume dialogue within the framework of the country’s democratic institutions.
Australia also wants fresh poll in Bangladesh
Australia has joined calls for a fresh election in Bangladesh after a weekend poll marred by deadly violence. Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has expressed concern about the continuing political unrest that undermined the election on January 5, which was won…
JCD president, secy placed on fresh remand
Dhaka – Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal president Abdul Kader Bhuiyan Juwel has been placed on a fresh eight-day remand in four cases while its general secretary Habibur Rashid Habib on a 10-day one in five cases. The courts of four metropolitan…
Shun violence, move forward: US House member
A member of the US House Committee on Foreign Affairs Grace Meng has called upon Bangladesh’s political parties to work together shunning violence in the way forward. In a post-election comment, she told journalists that the elections did not reflect…
Two secretaries get contractual jobs
Internal Resources Division secretary and National Board of Revenue chairman Golam Hossain, and Agriculture secretary SM Nazmul Islam have been appointed on a year’s contract. A circular was issued on this on Tuesday, said Abdus Sobhan Sikder, senior Secretary at…
‘UN chief urges inclusive political process after disputed polls’
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Monday called on Bangladesh political parties to urgently address the expectations of the country’s people for an inclusive democratic process after the elections that were boycotted by opposition parties. In a statement issued by his spokesperson,…
Commonwealth disappointed at low voter turnout
Dhaka – The Commonwealth has also expressed its disappointment over limited participation and low voter turnout in Bangladesh elections and encouraged dialogue among political parties for a more inclusive and peaceful political process. “The limited levels of participation and the…
Displeased, US urges for credible polls
Dhaka – Expressing displeasure over Sunday’s elections, the United States (US) on Monday encouraged the government and opposition parties to engage in ‘immediate dialogue’ to find a way to hold fresh elections as soon as possible that are free, fair,…
Displeased at low voter turnout UK wants people’s interests upheld
Dhaka – Voicing its displeasure over low turnout of voters in Sunday’s elections, the United Kingdom has urged the ‘new government’ and all political parties in Bangladesh to act in line with the interests of the people of Bangladesh. “Bangladesh…
Canada wants new polls to be truly participatory
Dhaka – Expressing its ‘extreme disappointment’ over Sunday’s election results, Canada on Monday urged all to reach an agreement soon to allow the next elections to be ‘truly participatory’ welcoming major political parties’ willingness to consider holding a new national…
Investigators seek ACC nod for Destiny charge framing
The investigation team of Anti-Corruption Commission Monday submitted its report on Destiny Group money embezzlement cases seeking permission to frame charges against 51 officials including its president Lt Gen (Retd) Harun-or-Rashid and managing director Rafiqul Amin. Mojahar Ali Sarder, the…
Zero turnout in 32 polling centres
Dhaka – The country’s 10th parliamentary election on Sunday saw zero turnout in at least 32 polling centres in five districts. Locals said the polling officials in 26 polling centres under Lalmonirhat-3 constituency wrapped up the voting without a single…
People rejected controversial election: BNP
Claiming that people across the country rejected outright the controversial 10th general election, opposition BNP on Sunday said the defeat of the government has been ensured through the rejection. “…people across the country have disapproved the farcical 10th parliamentary polls…
It’s black day for democracy: SCBA
Dhaka – Describing the Jan 5, 2014 as a black day for democracy, the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) on Sunday said no one witnessed such an unprecedented, candidate-less and voter-less farcical election not only in Bangladesh, but also in…
Inter-district dacoits’ leader killed in Gangachara
Leader of an organised inter-district dacoits’ gang Badshah Miah was killed by unknown assailants in Koikuri area of Gangachara upazila this morning, police said.
Crackdown escalates ahead of polls: HRW
(London) –The Bangladesh government should end its crackdown on the political opposition leaders and activists, and create conditions for free and fair elections, Human Rights Watch said today. Opposition parties should condemn and end violence by their supporters, which have…
12 types of vehicles banned in capital
Police have banned the movement of 12 types of vehicles in Dhaka City on the polling day. The ban will be effective from Saturday midnight to Sunday midnight, said the city police in a statement on Saturday.
Illegal beverage factory unearthed in Kushtia
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) unearthed an illegal beverage factory at Millpara in the town early Friday and arrested three people from there.
Bomb blasts: BNP concerned over Khaleda’s security
Blaming the ruling party men for the crude bomb blasts near the opposition leader’s Gulshan residence, opposition BNP on Thursday voiced grave concern over the security of its chairperson Khaleda Zia.