Dhaka, Dec 5 – In a majority view, a larger bench of the High Court on Thursday observed that the lower court could grant bail to the money laundering cases accused persons in accordance with the law.
Category: Governance
Jatiya Oikya Front to unveil its candidates in 300 seats Friday
Dhaka, Dec 6 – The opposition electoral alliance Jatiya Oikyafront will disclose names of its candidates for all the 300 constituencies across the country at 3:00 pm Friday.
No alternative for AL but to win: Quader
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday urged their party leaders and activists to get united and protect the voting centres on December 30 as their party has no alternative to win.
BNP gets back candidates in four constituencies
The Election Commission on Thursday declared 81 candidatures as valid after hearing 160 petitions filed against the rejection of their nomination papers by returning officers.
Bangladeshi women suffer from domestic violence: Study
Two of every three women, around 66 percent, have suffered from domestic violence and 72.7 percent of them never disclosed their experience to others in Bangladesh.
Viqarunnisa teacher sent to jail over Aritree’s suicide
A court here on Thursday sent Viqarunnisa Noon School and College class IX class teacher Hasna Hena to jail in a case filed in connection with suicide of Aritree Adhikari.
Don’t want to see the return of burning people alive: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said the government does not want to see the burning people alive as done in 2014 and 2015 in the name of resisting election and ousting the government.
Husband charged with murder in podcast mystery
Australian police have charged Chris Dawson with the murder of his wife, whose disappearance in 1982 has been featured in a popular crime podcast. The 70-year-old arrived in Sydney to a media throng on Thursday after being extradited from Queensland.…
39 AL, BNP and JP leaders chosen as Champions of Peace
Dhaka, December 5, 2018: The Democracy International (DI) recognized 39 central level political leaders from AL, BNP and JP for their achievements in championing peaceful and participatory elections at an award ceremony.
Scrutinize Rabbani’s nomination paper in 24 hours: SC
Dhaka, Dec 5 – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the returning officer of Rangpur to complete the scrutiny of the nomination paper of BNP-nominated candidate Jamaat leader Professor Golam Rabbani within 24 hours after accepting…
Only aggrieved person can file defamation case: HC
Dhaka, Dec 5 – A High Court bench yesterday observed that only the person who has been aggrieved by any defamatory comment can file a defamation case in that regard in accordance with the law.
11 registered pol parties to contest with ‘Sheaf of Paddy’
A total of 11 registered political parties will contest with ‘ Sheaf of Paddy’, the election symbol of BNP, in the 11th parliamentary election slated for December 30.
Mainul Hosein gets bail in 2 defamation cases
The High Court on Wednesday granted bail for six months to Barrister Mainul Hosein in two defamation cases.
Election Commission’s ‘Awami face’ getting exposed: BNP
BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Wednesday alleged that the Election Commission’s ‘Awami face’ is getting exposed gradually with its activities to ‘ensure the ruling party’s victory’.
No scope of Election Commission reform: Quader
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said there is no scope of Election Commission (EC) reform as it was earlier overhauled with recommendations from all parties.
Appeals filed against Khaleda’s nominations rejection
The lawyers of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Wednesday filed appeals with the Election Commission against rejection of her nomination papers of three constituencies.
Bd pro-govt alliance for caution on foreign poll observers
Dhaka, Dec 4 – General secretary of Bangladesh Samyabadi Dal Dilip Barua on Tuesday said the 14 party-alliance has requested the Election Commission to be cautious over the secret agenda of the foreign election observers and suggested them to be…
BNP moves on with nominations despite rejections enmasse
Dhaka, Dec 5 – Despite worries over the rejection of candidature of its 141 runners, BNP senior leaders on Tuesday said they have already finalised the list of their candidates for about 200 seats from the valid ones.
‘Address disappearances, killings in polls manifestos’
Dhaka, Dec 4 – Families and victims of enforced disappearance, extrajudicial killings and custodial torture, and rights activists made a call on Tuesday for all political parties to address issues of human rights abuses, especially enforced disappearance and extrajudicial killings.
Oikya Front to have constituency-based coordination bodies
Dhaka, Dec 4 – The Bd opposition alliance Jatiya Oikya Front on Tuesday decided to form 300 coordination committees based on constituency across the country to coordinate the forthcoming elections slated for December 30.
Govt plans to cling to powert thru’ blueprint polls: Manna
Dhaka, Dec 4 – Nagorik Oikya convenor Mahmudur Rahman Manna on Tuesday alleged that the government wants to cling to power by holding a blueprint election claiming that there is no level playing field in the country though the poll…
Oikyafront for constituency-based coordination body: Bulu
Dr Kamal Hossain-led Jatiya Oikyafront on Tuesday decided to form its coordination committee based on every constituency to carry out electioneering in favour of the candidates of ‘Sheaf of Paddy’.
People expect many things from EC: Dr Kamal
Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Tuesday questioned the role of the Election Commission EC) in ensuring a credible national election.
Non-cooperation hinders appeal submission, alleges BNP
BNP on Tuesday alleged that their some candidates are facing difficulties in making appeals against the cancellation of their nomination papers due to non-cooperation by returning officers.
EC to take steps to bring female voters to polling centres
Election Commissioner Kabita Khanam on Tuesday said all necessary measures will be taken to ensure the presence of remarkable number of female voters to cast their votes in the 11th national election scheduled to be held on December 30.
BNP engaged in nomination trade, alleges Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday alleged that BNP nominated their candidates for the upcoming general election in exchange of money.
Viqarunnisa school Teacher show-caused over student’s suicide
The authorities of Viqarunnisa Noon School and College issued a show-cause notice to morning shift in-charge of its Baily Road branch Zinnat Ara over the suicide of a student allegedly being rebuked by her teachers.
Mobile phones exposed to growing cyber threats
Mobile phones are helping millions of low-income customers to access financial services for the first time, but they are also exposing them to new cyber threats they could never have imagined.
Panel formed to investigate Viqarunnisa girl’s suicide
Dhaka, Dec 4 – A three-member committee has been formed to investigate the suicide incident of a Class-IX student of Viqarunnisa Noon School and College (VNSC) in the city.
Transparency Bd for wealth scrutiny of polls candidates
Dhaka, Dec 3 – Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Sunday called for properly scrutinizing the wealth statements submitted to the Election Commission (EC) by the candidates of the upcoming 11th parliamentary poll.