Dhaka, April 5 – A Dhaka court Thursday placed two drivers on a two-day remand each in a case filed in connection with losing an arm of Titumir college student Rajib Hossain.
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Mother, son murder: Prime accused remanded in Sylhet
A court here on Wednesday placed the prime accused in a case over the killing of a woman and her son on a 7-day remand.
FBI report on BB’s Tk 800cr heist unmasked govt: BNP
BNP on Saturday alleged that a report of the US’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Bangladesh Bank’s Tk 800 crore reserve heist has unmasked the government.
BNP leaders demand Khaleda’s release for treatment
Voicing concern over Khaleda Zia’s ‘sudden illness’ in jail, BNP on Friday demanded the government immediately release her for her better medical treatment either at home or abroad.
Zafrullah Chy asks BNP leaders to work harder before polls
Gonoshasthaya Kendra founder Zafrullah Chowdhury on Friday suggested BNP standing committee members to be more active to prepare their party for the next national election overcoming the current ‘adverse situation’.
BNP leaders claim there are unaware of DMP’s rally permit
Dhaka, March 29 – The government has refused to allow BNP, the arch rival of the ruling Awami League to hold its rally at the venue and date of its choice. Instead, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) offered the party…
Khaleda falls sick in jail: Rizvi
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia suddenly fell sick in Nazimuddin Road Old Central Jail on Thursday, said party senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi.
DMP allows BNP’s rally changing date and venue
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) today granted BNP the permission to stage its planned rally at the Institution of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB) on March 30. “We allowed BNP to hold its rally at IEB on March 30,” DMP commissioner M Asaduzzaman…
BNP postpones Suhrawardy Uddyan rallyn
Having failed to get permission from Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) authorities for the third consecutive time, BNP has finally postponed its rally, scheduled to be held at Suhrawardy Udyan in the city.
NATO joins in Russian diplomat expulsions after spy attacked
London, Mar 28 (AP/UNB) — NATO on Tuesday joined a wave of countries and groups expelling Russian diplomats over the nerve-agent attack on a former spy in Britain. Russia denounced the actions as “boorish” and insignificant but pledged to retaliate.
$930M given for Yemen aid as Saudi prince meets UN leader
United Nations, Mar 28 (AP/UNB) — Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have given $930 million to U.N. humanitarian efforts in Yemen as a war between a Saudi-led military coalition and Yemen’s Houthi rebels enters its fourth year.
Police to permit BNP meeting on March 29: Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal today said the BNP’s proposed rally on March 29 at Suhrawardi Uddyan here is subjected to the permission from Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner’s office.
BNP brings out procession marking Independence Day
Vowing afresh to ‘restore democracy and people’s rights’ and ensure their party chief’s release from jail, BNP on Tuesday took out a colourful rally in the city, marking the 48th Independence Day.
Two found hanging in Rajshahi
Rajshahi, Mar 26 – Two people were found hanging in Puthia Upazila of Rajshahi district in separate incidents on Monday. The deceased were identified as Babita Rani Paul, wife of Ratan Paul in Baneshwar Namajgram Palpara area, and Abul Hossain,…
BNP pays homage to Liberation War martyrs
BNP on Monday paid homage to the martyrs of the Liberation War by placing a wreath at the National Mausoleum, marking the 48th Independence Day.
Court for report on Khaleda’s arrest in ‘fake’ birthday case
Dhaka, 25 March – A Dhaka court on Sunday fixed April 25 to submit report over BNP Chairperson’s Khaleda Zia’s arrest in a case filed against her for celebrating “fake” birthday on August 15.
SC to pass order Tuesday on BGMEA building case
Dhaka, March 25 – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yesterday decided to pass order about Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) building on March 27.
BNP accuses govt of failure to get int’l recognition for Genocide Day
BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Sunday alleged that Awami League has failed to have the international recognition for March 25 as Genocide Day.
‘Riverine tourism has greater business prospects in BD’
Dhaka, Mar 24 – Speakers at a seminar on Saturday highlighted the prospects of riverine tourism in Bangladesh and urged the concerned government organisations to take effective measures to flourish the sector.
BNP finds German Institute report on BD ‘shameful’
Dhaka, Mar 24 – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said it is a matter of shame as Bangladesh has been enlisted as ‘one of five new autocratic countries’ by a German-based institution.
Pilot Abid’s wife Afsana passes away
Dhaka, March 23 – Afsana Khanom, wife of pilot Abid Sultan who died in the US-Bangla aircraft crash in Kathmandu, passed away at the National Institute of Neurosciences & Hospital on Friday.
BNP will win with 75 percent votes in fair polls: Moudud
Dhaka, March 23 – BNP standing committee member Barrister Moudud Ahmed Friday claimed that his party would win the next parliamentary polls by a margin of 75 per cent seats if the election is free and fair.
BNP and its allies to discuss Political situation Saturday
Dhaka, March 22 – The BNP has convened a joint meeting of the party central leaders and another meeting with leaders of 20-party leaders on Saturday to discuss the latest development in the political arena and strategies for next course…
Govt changed only AL-men’s fortunes: BNP
Dhaka – BNP senior leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday alleged that the government has only developed the ruling party’s position and its leaders and activists, not the country over its nine-year rule. “Have you ever seen such processions…
Real dev not possible without democracy, says BNP
Dhaka, Mar 21 – BNP’s senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Wednesday said the ‘developing country’ title for Bangladesh is pointless as it now lacks democracy.
Two BD nationals declared innocent after 29 years in jail
Dhaka, March 21 – In a rare development, the High Court on Wednesday declared two people innocent after they were serving in jail for three years, twenty nine years ago in connection with a cattle smuggling case.
BNP may change course of peaceful movement
Dhaka, Mar 20 – BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Tuesday said people will force BNP to change the course of its peaceful movement if its chairperson Khaleda Zia’s stay in jail lingers.
BNP appoints British expert to help Khaleda’s lawyers
Dhaka – BNP has appointed Lord Carlile, one of Uk’s top legal experts, to help BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s lawyers to face her cases properly.
Congrats: Tigers back home from Sri Lanka
Dhaka, Mar 19 – Bangladesh Cricket team returned home from Sri Lanka on Monday after losing to India by four wickets in the last-ball thriller in the final of the Nidahas Trophy tri-nation T20I cricket at the R Premadasa Stadium…
Khaleda denied justice by SC – BNP alleges
Dhaka – BNP on Monday alleged that its chairperson Khaleda Zia was denied justice by the Supreme Court as its order staying her bail until May 8 has reflected the government’s desire.