Dhaka – The BNP has presented its statistics of murders, abduction and ‘cooked-up’ charges against its leaders, and said that the Awami League government has made human rights disappear from Bangladesh.
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Nag – The Indian river that lends life and a name to Nagpur
Guest Blog by Nivedita Khandekar This story from Nag River in Nagpur is second in the series of online stories of urban rivers from across India. Please share your feedback and provide us with suggestions (read more in the appendix).…
Civil society for PM’s help to enforced disappearance victims
Dhaka – Civil society members at a press conference yesterday raised serious concern about continued incidents of enforced disappearances, murder and extra-judicial killings.
Assuming power AL starts culture of disappearances-killings
BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Saturday alleged that the ruling Awami League government starts the culture of disappearances and killings whenever they come to power. At a press conference in the district town, the BNP leader…
Five receive Rokeya Award
Five persons on Saturday received prestigious Rokeya Padak, 2017 for their outstanding contributions to the society and the empowerment of womenfolk. They are– Freedom Fighter and organiser Mazeda Shawkat Ali, journalist Mahfuza Khatun Baby Moudud (Posthumous), Artiste Suraiya Rahman, writer…
BNP wants PM say sorry for ‘fabricted’ stance on Khaleda
Dhaka, Dec 8 – The BNP on Friday accused Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of providing ‘false and fabricated’ information about party chairperson Khaleda Zia and her family members’ assets in Saudi Arabia and threatened to take a legal step against…
Body formed to probe Ivy car’s loose wheel nuts
Dhaka – A probe body has been formed to investigate the incident of loosening the wheel nuts of the vehicle carrying Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) Mayor Selina Hayat Ivy.The four-member probe panel, formed on Thursday headed by NCC engineer Azgar…
BNP terms Hasina’s comment on Khaleda arrogant
Dhaka – The BNP has termed ‘arrogant’ Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s comments that the party will have to apologize to the nation before contesting in the next parliamentary elections.
BNP decries PM’s statement of the party and its chief Khaleda
Dhaka – BNP leaders on Thursday observed that the door of talks should not be closed rather they suggested the government should resolve the current political impasse through dialogue.
Myanmar forces may be guilty of genocide: U.N. says
Stephanie Nebehay Geneva (Reuters) – Myanmar’s security forces may be guilty of genocide against the Rohingya Muslim minority and more of them are fleeing despite a deal between Myanmar and Bangladesh to send them home, the top U.N. human rights…
Fall not autocracy in BD not yet complete, says Fakhrul
Dhaka – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday accused the ruling Awami League of hatching conspiracy to kill the country’s democracy by trampling it under its feet.
Rohingya refugees face fresh ordeal in crowded camps
By Naimul Haq In this special series of reports, IPS journalists travel to the border region between Bangladesh and Myanmar to speak with Rohingya refugees, humanitarian workers and officials about the still-unfolding human rights and health crises facing this long-marginalized…
Country being run by ‘ruler’s law’: BNP
Dhaka – BNP senior leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday claimed that Bangladesh is now being run by ‘ruler’s law, not by the rule of law’.
World gathers in Nairobi to tackle menace of pollution
Over 4,000 heads of state, ministers, business leaders, UN officials and civil society representatives gathered Monday at the third UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi to tackle the global menace of pollution.
BNP slams EC for hurried whistle to hold Dhaka North City polls
Dhaka, Dec 4 – BNP on Monday termed indecent the Election Commission’s (EC’s) announcement about the by-election to the mayoral post of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) just a day after its mayor Annisul Huq was buried.
One-third of $434m fund for Rohingyas raised so far
Dhaka, Dec 4 – Only 34 percent of the $434 million needed to provide assistance to 1.2 million people, including host communities in Cox’s Bazar district, has been raised when Rohingyas are still suffering from various problems, says a new…
Uber celebrates first year of its operation in Bangladesh
Uber, the world’s largest on-demand ride-sharing company, on Sunday celebrated its first anniversary in Dhaka, the capital and megacity of Bangladesh.
Suspected robber lynched in Narsingdi
Narsingdi, Dec 2 – A suspected robber was killed in a lynch-mob attack at Dari Hairmara village in Raipura Upazila early Saturday.
Govt doing politics with Rohingya issue: BNP
Dhaka, Dec 2 – Opposing the government’s plan to rehabilitate Rohingyas at Noakhali’s Bhasan Char, BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Saturday alleged that it is trying to do politics using the Rohingyas.
Annisul will be buried next to his mother at Banani
Dhaka – The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCCC) mayor Anisul Haque will be buried next to his mother’s grave. ASM Mamun, DNCC Public Relations Officer said that he will be buried next to his mother, mother-in-law and younger son Sharaful…
BNP lends support to shutdoen called by left parties
BNP on Wednesday extended its full support to the eight-hour hartal to be enforced by left-leaning parties on Thursday protesting the fresh power tariff hike. BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi came up with the announcement while speaking…
Why did intelligence agencies failed in BDR mutiny
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday questioned why the intelligence agencies failed to sense the BDR mutiny beforehand. Addressing a discussion meeting in the capital, the BNP leader also said the reasons of failures…
‘Illegal mobile banking transactions create risks’
Former Bangladesh Bank Deputy Governor Ibrahim Khaled agrees with former Governor Mohammed Farashuddin’s view that mobile banking is giving rise to corruption, bdnews24.com reported on Monday.
Hearing in 11 cases against Khaleda Feb 5
Dhaka – The Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s Court of Dhaka on Monday fixed February 5, 2018, for hearing in 11 cases including a sedition case filed against BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and others.
Dozens of flights cancelled as Bali volcano erupts
Denpasar, Indonesia, Nov 26 (BSS/AFP) – A volcano Denpasar Indonesian tourist hub of Bali sent plumes of grey smoke and steam thousands of metres into the air for the second time this week, triggering flight cancellations which have left thousands…
Rangpur city election lithmas test for both Govt & EC: BNP
BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Sunday said their party thinks the upcoming elections to Rangpur and other city corporations will be an acid test for both the government and the Election Commission ahead of the national election. “We…
Global Compact on Refugees must address young people’s needs
By Chelsea Purvis London, Nov 23 (IPS) – An estimated seven million refugees – about one-third of the global refugee population – are between 10 and 24 years old, yet this demographic is often overlooked in humanitarian and development responses.…
Will DNA data base deter sexual abuse at UN?
By Thalif Deen UN, Nov 25 (IPS) – The United Nations is fighting a losing battle against the widespread – and continued – sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) by UN peacekeepers and civilian staff resulting in relatively few convictions amidst…
Rohingya repatriation arrangement signing to fool people: BNP
BNP senior leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Saturday said the government has signed the Rohingya repatriation instrument with Myanmar only to deceive the country’s people. “This (Rohingya repatriation instrument) is a ploy of the current government. They’ve done it…
PM admits incidents of enforced disappearances: BNP
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina through her statement in parliament on enforced disappearance has admitted that the government has involvement in it. “The Prime Minister talked about enforced disappearance yesterday (Thursday).…