Detectives in separate drives arrested two people including a local Awami League leader from Shenbagh and Sadar upazilas early Thursday over the ‘gang-rape’ of a woman after Sunday’s election.
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Newly-elected AL MPs sworn in
Newly-elected members of parliament (MPs) of Awami League were sworn in on Thursday morning.
Two ‘drug traders’ killed in Meherpur-Comilla ‘gunfights’
Dhaka, Jan 3 – Two suspected drug traders were killed in reported gunfights in Meherpur and Comilla districts on Wednesday and early Thursday.
30 including 4 policemen injured in Faridpur village clash
Faridpur, Jan 2 – At least 30 people including four policemen were injured and 20 houses were vandalized during a clash to gain domination between two groups of Fukra village in Saltha Upazila that started Tuesday evening and ended Wednesday…
80 BNP-Jamaat men sued for polls violence in Bogra
Bogura, Jan 2 – A case was filed on Wednesday against some 80 leaders and activists of BNP and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami over violence during the 11th parliamentary elections in Kushumbi area of Sherpur Upazila in the district.
Wanted a strong opposition, but they spoiled it: PM
Dhaka, Jan 2 – Mentioning that her party wanted a strong opposition through the 11th general election, Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the possibility of such an opposition diminishes when a party indulges in…
US urges all parties to avoid violence
Mohammad Zainal Abedin from NY NY, Jan. 2: The US has hailed Bangladeshi for the recently held general election and urged all concerned to discourage violence of any type.
SCBA wants SC to step in to cancel election results
Dhaka, Jan 2 – Demanding reelection cancelling Sunday’s election results, Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) on Wednesday sought Supreme Court’s suo-motu intervention in this regard.
Noakhali gang rape victim fights for life in hospital
A woman from Noakhali’s Subarnachar has alleged she was raped by 10 or 12 Awami League men for her Noahkhali gang rape victim in hospital photo collected casting vote in favour of BNP in the 11th parliamentary election.
Putin greets Hasina for her party’s reelection
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on securing her party’s absolute victory in the 11th national election.
Newly-elected MPs to be sworn in Thursday
The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday sent a letter to the parliament secretary for taking necessary preparations to arrange the oath-taking ceremony of the newly-elected members of parliament (MPs).
Noakhali woman’s gang-rape: Prime accused, another held
Detectives have arrested two people, including the prime accused, over the ‘gang-rape’ of a woman at Charbajuli village in Subarnachar upazila after Sunday’s election.
Review decision not to take oath. Quader urges Oikya Front
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said Jatiya Oikyafront should reconsider their decision to refrain from taking oath.
Khulna journo held under Digital Security Act for polls report
Khulna, Jan 1 – A day after a case was filed against two local journalists under the Digital Security Act for running reports on election results of Khunla-1 constituency with ‘false’ information, police arrested one of them on Tuesday.
BNP evaluating post-election situation and its next course
Dhaka, Jan 2 – In the wake of Sunday’s drubbing in the national election, BNP policymakers are struggling to find out suitable measures in the post-election politics.
UK to support more stable, prosperous Bangladesh
‘It’s vital for govt, all political parties to work together now’ Dhaka, Jan 1 – The United Kingdom has welcomed the participation of all opposition parties in Sunday’s elections and said they will continue to support the people of Bangladesh…
Two ‘drug traders’ killed in Feni ‘gunfight’
Feni, Jan 2 – Two suspected drug traders were killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in Dagonbhuiya early Wednesday.
Saudi King, Crown Prince, Qatari Emir greet Hasina
Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Tuesday congratulated Bangladesh Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on her party’s absolute victory in the 11th national election.
BNP convenes urgent meeting of ‘Sheaf of Paddy’ candidates
In the wake of its debacle in Sunday’s polls, BNP has convened an emergency meeting of the candidates who contested the 11th national election with its symbol the ‘Sheaf of Paddy’.
Election was inclusive, fair and neutral, says NHRC chairman
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chairman Kazi Reazul Hoque on Tuesday claimed that Sunday’s general election was held in a free, fair and neutral manner.
Opposition in polls reflects aspirations of people: EU
Dhaka, Jan 1 – The European Union (EU) has said the mobilisation of voters and the participation of the opposition in Sunday’s elections for the first time in 10 years reflect the aspirations of the people of Bangladesh to democracy.
US describes Sunday’s polls as positive development
Dhaka, Jan 1 – The United States has commended the tens of millions of Bangladeshis who voted in Bangladesh’s 11th parliamentary election on December 30, as well as the decision of all major opposition political parties to participate.
Writ challenges election in Dhaka – 8 constituency
Dhaka, Jan – 1 – A writ petition was filed with the High Court on Tuesday seeking cancellation of the December 30 election result of the Dhaka-8 constituency.
Newly elected men to take oath of MPs on Dec 3
Dhaka, Jan -1- Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu has said that the oaths of the newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) will take on January 3.
BNP staged drama in the name of joining election: Quader
Dhaka, Jan 01 – The ruling Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader has alleged that BNP had staged a drama on December 30 in the name of joining the polls in a bid to make the polls controversial.
Mobile internet services in Bd resume 2 days after election
Mobile internet services have been resumed since Tuesday morning after a suspension of about 37 hours.
JP decision on being part of govt or in opposition Wednesday
Voicing dissatisfaction over the party’s election results, Jatiya Party secretary general Moshiur Rahman Ranga on Tuesday said they will decide on Wednesday whether they will remain as the opposition or be part of the government.
Joy finds clear bias on part of NDI, ANFREL
Prime Minister’s ICT Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy has said the US-based National Democratic Institute (NDI) tried to appoint an organization, led by the former Deputy Attorney General of the opposition, as election observer which was in violation of the electoral…
UN welcomes opposition part in Sunday’s polls, regrets deaths
The United Nations has welcomed the participation of the opposition parties of Bangladesh in the just-held elections for the first time in 10 years.
Van ploughs into Tokyo pedestrians: 8 hurt
A small van has ploughed into pedestrians celebrating the New Year on one of Tokyo’s most famous streets. Eight people were injured, one seriously, by the attacker who struck in the Harajuku fashion district shortly after midnight. The street, which…