BNP on Monday alleged that people are now suffering from ‘digital phobia’ as the government enacted various ‘black laws’ like Digital Security Act to ‘restrict’ the freedom of expression.
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Graft trial to continue in Khaleda’s absence: HC
The High Court on Sunday cleared the way to continue the trial proceedings of Zia Charitable Trust graft case against BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia in her absence.
BNP slams govt for filing ‘fictitious’ cases against leaders
BNP on Sunday presented a list of its dead, sick, and hajj-performing leaders reportedly implicated in various ‘fictitious’ cases filed over the last one and a half months.
BNP’s black-flag procession rescheduled for Oct 21
BNP on Saturday rescheduled its Tuesday’s countrywide black-flag procession for October 21 due to Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Hindu community.
See your own faces in mirror, BNP tells AL leaders
BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Saturday suggested Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader to see their own faces in the mirror before branding BNP as a terrorist party.
BNP, Jukta Front, Nagorik Oikya draft common vision, demands
Dhaka, Oct 12 – Amid differences of opinion, BNP, Jukta Front and Nagorik Oikya have finalised the draft of common seven-point demand and 11-point vision, in principle to wage a combined movement for holding next general elections under a neutral…
BNP finds reflection of ‘AL remarks’ in court observations
Dhaka, Oct 12 – The BNP on Friday said if the party is held responsible for killings in the August 21 grenade attack carried out during its rule, the present government would have to shoulder the responsibility for the carnage in…
No question of Tarique’s resignation: BNP
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday said there is no question of Tarique Rahman’s resignation from the party post following his conviction in the August 21 grenade attack cases.
‘State-sponsored verdicts’ in Aug-21 cases to ruin BNP: Rizvi
BNP on Thursday alleged that ‘state-sponsored’ verdicts were given in the August 21 grenade attack cases, aiming to destroy BNP in a planned way.
Zia trust case: HC extends Khaleda’s bail again
Dhaka, Oct 11 – The High Court on Thursday once again extended till October 15 the bail of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case.
Aug 21 case verdict: BNP announces 2-day programme
Associate bodies to demonstrate for 5 days Dhaka, Oct 10 – BNP on Wednesday announced a two-day countrywide programme, including demonstrations and black-flag processions, protesting the verdict in the August 21 grenade attack cases that convicted a number of party…
BNP rejects Aug 21 grenade attack case verdict
BNP on Wednesday turned down the verdicts in the August 21 grenade attack cases, saying it has been given at the ‘behest of the government’ with a political motive.
Cyclone ‘Titli’ forms in Bay: Cautionary signal No 4 for ports
Dhaka, Oct 10 – The maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted distant cautionary signal No 4 as the cyclonic storm, ‘Titli’, over the West-central Bay and adjoining area moved north-northwestwards over…
BNP programs after reviewing Aug-21 case verdict: Rizvi
Dhaka, Oct 9 – BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Wednesday hinted that their party may announce action programmes reviewing the verdict in August-21 grenade attack cases to be delivered on Wednesday.
AL “beneficiary” of Aug-21 grenade attack: Fakhrul
Claiming that their party leaders had no involvement in the incident, BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said Awami League is the “beneficiary” of August-21 grenade attack cases.
Khaleda’s overall condition worse: Medical board
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has been suffering from several complications, including rheumatoid arthritis and out-of-control diabetes, said the five-member medical board, formed by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) for her better treatment, on Monday.
BNP rejects Digital Security Act, calls it a ‘black’ law
Hours after the disclosure that President Abdul Hamid signed the Digital Security Bill, BNP on Monday announced not to accept such a ‘black’ law.
BNP, Oikya Prokriya, Jukto Front consensus: United movement
Dhaka, Oct 7 – BNP, Jatiya Oikya Prokriya and Jukto Front reached a consensus on Sunday night to wage a united movement with similar programmes to force the government to hold a credible election.
BSMMU medical board examines Khaleda’s medical papers
The five-member medical board of Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) checked BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s previous medical papers at the hospital on Sunday.
BNP to file writ with HC against fictitious cases: Moudud
BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Saturday said they are thinking of filing a writ petition with the High Court against the fictitious cases filed against their leader and activists.
Govt for cases against BNP men to finis before poll: Fakhrul
Dhaka, Oct 5 – BNP on Friday alleged that the government is conspiring to hurriedly complete the trial in the cases filed against BNP top leaders ahead of the national election.
Action program soon under ‘national unity’ banner: Moudud
BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Friday said their party will come up with ‘suitable action programmes’ under the banner of Jatiya Oikya to ensure the current government’s ‘fall’.
BNP expresses concern as arrests of activists growing
BNP on Friday voiced deep concern over the rise in the arrest of its leaders and activists in ‘fictitious’ cases as around 4,650 were arrested over the last one month.
Admit Khaleda to BSMMU immediately for treatment: HC
The High Court on Thursday directed the government to admit BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) immediately and form a 5-member medical board afresh of for her treatment.
Govt playing double standard over quota issue: BNP
BNP on Thursday accused the government of playing double standard over the quota issue and voiced doubt about the implementation of the decision of abolishing quota for the first and second class public jobs.
Comilla court rejects Khaleda’s bail plea in ‘murder’ case
A court here on Wednesday rejected the bail petition of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia in a murder case filed over the deaths of eight people in an arson attack here in 2015.
4108 cases against 358 thousand BNP men in Sept: Rizvi
BNP on Wednesday alleged that the party’s around 3.58 lakh leaders and activists have been made accused in about 4,108 ‘ghostly’ cases in September alone.
US ends diplomatic visas for UN same-sex partners
The US has announced it will deny diplomatic visas to same-sex partners of foreign diplomats and United Nations employees.
Khaleda files petition for bail in Comilla arson attack cases
Dhaka, Oct 02 – BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia Tuesday filed a petition with the High Court seeking bail in a case filed under the Special Powers Act in connection with an arson attack in Cumilla’s Chauddagram Upazila in 2015.
Govt filing “false” cases against leaders, activists: BNP
BNP on Tuesday alleged that an “absurd’ case was filed against its top leaders, including secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, as part of the government’s move to hold a lopsided election.