Dhaka, May 1 – BNP’s labour wing Jatiyatabadi Sramik Dal on Tuesday alleged that they could neither hold a workers’ meeting nor take out a rally in the city marking the May Day because of the denial of permission by…
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Resist any farcical election: B Chy
Dhaka, May 1 – Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh (BDB) President AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury on Tuesday urged the common people and workers to get ready to resist the government’s any move to hold a ‘farcical national election’.
Thirteen cities commit to creating green & healthy streets.
13 pioneering mayors have committed to the Green and Healthy Streets Declaration pledging to procure only zero-emission buses from 2025 and ensure that a major area of their city is zero emission by 2030. Signatories to the Green and Healthy…
17-BNP leaders held on Sunday remanded in 3 sabotage cases
Dhaka, April 30 – A Dhaka court Monday placed 17 persons including Secretary-in-Charge of Dhaka Metropolitan South BNP, Habibur Rashid Habid on 4 days’ remand each in three sabotage cases.
Wholesale arrest going on ahead of city polls: BNP
Dhaka, April 30 – BNP on Monday alleged that the government has been making wholesale arrests of BNP leaders and activists to spread panic among voters in Gazipur and Khulna city corporations as their elections are billed for May 15.
No level playing field yet in Gazipur, Khulna cities
BNP on Sunday alleged that the Election Commission (EC) could not yet create a level-playing field in Gazipur and Khulna cities for holding credible polls there on May 15.
Another man loses limb in city bus accident
Dhaka, Apr 28 – The horrifying sights of people’s severed limbs left behind on the capital’s streets following road accidents caused by reckless driving is continuing.
Religious minorities subjected to repression: BNP
Dhaka, Apr 28 – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday alleged that religious minorities, including Buddhists, are being subjected to repression under the rule of current government.
Eight new political parties fail to get EC registration
Dhaka, April 27 – The applications of the eight new political parties that wanted to be registered with Election Commission (EC) have been cancelled for failing to provide necessary papers for registration in time.
AL to be in dire straits if fair polls held: BNP
Claiming that the ruling party has no popularity, BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Friday said Awami League will face dire consequences if a fair election is held.
Oil prices to average $65 a barrel, commodities to be dearer
Washington, April 24 – Oil prices are forecast to average $65 a barrel over 2018, up from an average of $53 a barrel in 2017, on strong demand from consumers and restraint by oil producers, while metals prices are expected…
Is Quader asked to say about India’s role in next polls: BNP
Dhaka, Apr 26 – BNP on Thursday alleged that Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader’s remark that India will not interfere in Bangladesh’s next election has raised many questions in public mind. Speaking at a discussion, BNP secretary general Mirza…
No link between citizenship and passport: DG Passport
In the wake of controversy over Tarique Rahman’s passport, the director general (DG) of the Department of Immigration and Passports (DIP) on Thursday said there is no connection between ‘citizenship and surrendering a passport’.
BNP slams AL leaders’ India visit
Dhaka, April 26 – BNP on Thursday alleged that a 19-member Awami League delegation went to India as part of the party’s ‘desperate move’ to hold another ‘lopsided’ general election in the country with interference by others.
Hold elections by dissolving Parliament, resigning from govt: BNP
Dhaka, April 25 – BNP leaders Wednesday demanded holding next general elections by dissolving the present parliament and after resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Rights bodies concerned at rising rape incidents
Dhaka – Expressing deep concern over the rising incidents of rape in the country, different women and child rights organisations on Wednesday urged the government to take effective steps to prevent the ongoing violence against women and children.
BNP forms human chain for Khaleda’s release
Dhaka, Apr 25 – As part of its seven-day political programme, BNP on Wednesday formed a human chain in the city demanding its chairperson Khaleda Zia’s release from jail.
Ex-addl IGP Oahidul held on war crimes charges
Dhaka, April 24 – Former Additional Inspector General of Police Oahidul Haque was arrested here on Tuesday afternoon for his alleged involvement in crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971.
“We must ensure there is never another Rana Plaza”
On the fifth anniversary of a Bangladeshi factory collapse which killed and injured thousands of people, the President of the leading global health and safety body calls on organisations to continue to strive to protect workers.
Police lathi-charge and foil BNP demonstration in city
Dhaka, April 23 – Police on Monday foiled a demonstration organized by Dhaka (South) unit of the BNP in front of the north gate of Baitul Mukarram.
Nor’wester uproots trees, snaps power lines in capital Dhaka
Dhaka, Apr 22 – A nor’wester coupled with rain swept over capital Dhaka on Sunday evening, inundating many areas and uprooting a number of trees.
BNP leaders meet Minister for Khaleda’s better treatment
Dhaka, April 22 – The BNP on Sunday requested Home Affairs Minister Asaduzzaman Khan to ensure better treatment of party’s ailing chairperson Khaleda Zia at United Hospital, a private hospital in the city.
Govt’s foreign policy has failed: Fakhrul
Dhaka, Apr 21 – The BNP on Saturday alleged that the government could not resolve the Rohingya crisis and some outstanding problems with India due to its ‘utter diplomatic failure’.
Justify your opposition to army deployment: BNP asks AL
BNP senior leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Saturday asked Awami League to justify why it is opposing the deployment of army during the national election.
Govt. doing ill politics with Khaeda’s health: BNP
Dhaka, April 21 – BNP on Saturday alleged that the government is doing ‘foul politics’ over the ‘serious illness’ of its chairperson Khaleda Zia in jail.
Legendary scientist at lab that developed atomic bomb dies
Los Alamos, Apr 21 (AP/UNB) — Scientist Nerses “Krik” Krikorian, who was born a refugee and later became a legend in the once-secret New Mexico city where the atomic bomb was developed, has died. He was 97.
Now, relatives fail to meet Khaleda in jail
Dhaka, April 20 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday alleged that their chairperson’s relatives were not allowed to meet Khaleda Zia in jail as she is very sick.
Quader’s remark on Khaleda’s illness indicates plot against her: BNP
Dhaka, April 20 – BNP on Friday alleged that Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader’s remark on their Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s illness has manifested the government’s deep-rooted plot against her life.
Get united over next polls under neutral govt: BNP
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday urged all the political parties to get united over the issue of holding the next general election under a non-party neutral government.
Police security from Khaleda’s Gulshan residence goes
Dhaka, April 18 – The police deployed for security of the BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia’s Gulshan residence “Firoza” has been withdrawn yesterday, said chairperson’s media wing officer Shamsuddin Didar.