The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Monday cleared way for the continuation of Zia Orphanage Trust graft case against BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia. A four-member bench led by acting Chief Justice Abdul Wahhab Miah passed ‘no order’ on…
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Khaleda reaches Cox’s Bazar to visit Rohingyas
Cox’s Bazar Oct 29 – BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia arrived here from Chittagong on Sunday night to visit Rohingya camps in Ukhia Upazila and distribute relief materials among Myanmar’s displaced nationals.
BNP blamed AL for attacks on Khaleda’s motorcade
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul on Sunday alleged that the ruling party’s ‘identified cadres’ attacked their convoy in Feni as part of their pre-mediated plan. “The terrorists who attacked our Chairperson’s convoy, their names and photographs have been published in…
Ashok Leyland tries waterways to send cargoes to BD
A ship carrying 185 trucks was flagged by Indian Union Minister for Shipping, Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari from Chennai Port to Mongla Port, Bangladesh. At a time when exporters are facing hurdles on the India-Bangladesh border, commercial vehicle…
BNP repeats demand for polls-time govt, army duty
Dhaka – The leaders of BNP have emphasised on the formation of polls-time government and deployment of army to hold a free, fair and acceptable election.
BNP seeks PM’s special initiative to end Rohingya crisis
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday urged Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to take special initiative to resolve the Rohingya crisis. “We have long been saying that the PM should play a special role to resolve the Rohingya…
Khaleda leaves for Cox’s Bazar Saturday to visit Rohingyas
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is going to Chittagong on Saturday as she embarks on a four-day tour of Cox’s Bazar to visit the Rohingyas who have taken shelter there in the face of persecution in their own country, Myanmar. The…
Quader accuses Khaleda of telling court all lies about Hasina
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday accused BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia of telling a court blatant lies about Awami League and Sheikh Hasina. “Her (Khaleda’s) language is not a political one. This is the language of street. Her…
Assange confirms Cambridge analytica sought wikileaks help
A data-mining firm that worked for Donald Trump’s election campaign made an approach to WikiLeaks, founder Julian Assange said on Wednesday. The statement followed a report in the Daily Beast that Cambridge Analytica chief executive Alexander Nix made contact with…
Khaleda calls cases filed against her politically motivated
The Special Judge Court-5 of Dhaka on Thursday adjourned the hearing in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case lodged against BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and five others till November 2 as the BNP leader could not complete placing her…
BNP wants Govt to talk to opposition on acceptable polls
Dhaka – The BNP on Wednesday called upon the government to hold talks with opposition political parties to find out a way for holding a free, fair and acceptable election.
India wants Rohingya return but not forceful approach
India remains highly supportive to ensure the safe return of Rohingyas to their homeland but does not support any forceful approach that might turn counterproductive, said a highly placed diplomatic source. “We’ll continue to support this effort. But if you…
Biman’s domestic flight lands safely with one wheel damaged
Dhaka, Oct 25 – A domestic flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, which faced problem in a wheel after taking off from Syedpur Airport, landed safely at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Wednesday morning.
Hilsa-soup, noodles evolved for year-round consumption
Mymensingh – Hilsa (Tenualosa ilisha) got recognition as a geographical indicator (GI) product of Bangladesh this year. With this recognition of Ilish, the national fish of Bangladesh tagged as a Bangladeshi product. It is a very popular, tasty and high…
Khaleda to visit Rohingya refugees
Dhaka, Oct 23 – BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is going to Cox’s Bazar on Sunday to visit the Rohingyas who have taken shelter there, in the face of persecution in their own country Myanmar.
Grenade making materials recovered from ‘militant den’
Jessore, Oct 23 – Police in a drive at an alleged militant den at Birampur Pagladah in the suburb of the district town on Monday night recovered 5 kg acid, 150 detonators, 25 packets of explosive gel and huge grenade-making…
Arrest warrant against Tarique Rahman in sedition case
Dhaka – The Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s Court of Dhaka on Monday issued arrest warrants for BNP Senior Vice Chairman Tarique Rahman and two journalists of Ekushey Television in a sedition case filed against them.
8 burnt in suburban Demra domestic gas line blast
Dhaka, Oct 23 – Domestic gas line explosion injured eight people, including two minor boys, of a family at a house on Alamin Road in Konapara area in the suburban Demra area of BD capital Dhaka early Monday.
India wants to see inclusive polls in BD, says BNP
Dhaka, Oct 22 – BNP on Sunday night stated that visiting Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said her country expects a fair, acceptable, neutral and inclusive national election will be held in Bangladesh.
Home Minister goes to Myanmar Monday
A two-day home minister-level conference between Bangladesh and Myanmar will begin in Naypyidaw, the capital city of Myanmar, on Tuesday. Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan will lead a 12-member Bangladesh delegation while Myanmar Union Minister for Home Affairs Lt Gen Kyaw…
BNP’s dreat for power will exhaust: AL
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday said BNP’s sweet dream of returning to power will exhaust like a hallow balloon. “BNP started having a sweet dream of going to power following the Chief Justice’s leave and the party’s…
Govt friendless over Rohingya issue: BNP
BNP senior leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Saturday said the government has become ‘friendless’ over the Rohingya issue due to its ‘wrong policy’ and diplomatic ‘failure’. “We’ve made complicated an easy and clear issue like the Rohingya one, and…
British Airways apologises for bed bugs on Canada flight
British Airways has apologised to a Canadian family after they were bitten by bed bugs on an overnight flight. Heather Szilagyi was flying from Vancouver to London with her eight-year-old daughter and fiancé earlier this month, CTV reported.
12,000 Rohingya children driven into BD a week: Unicef
Dhaka, Oct 20 – Violence in Myanmar is driving up to 12,000 Rohingya children into Bangladesh every week putting them into danger of cholera and malnutrition, according to a new global report.
Flying insects have declined by over 75% in 30 years
By Helen Briggs It’s known as the windscreen phenomenon. When you stop your car after a drive, there seem to be far fewer squashed insects than there used to be.
Khaleda obtains bail on appearance – says ‘no embezzlement’
Dhaka – The Special Judge Court-5 of Dhaka, a makeshift court set up at Bakshibazar area in the capital on Thursday granted bail to BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust and Zia Charitable Trust graft cases…
‘Political inclusiveness’ in BD remains a challenge: EU
Dhaka, Oct 18 – The Council of the European Union (EU) has said strengthening participation in the political process and its ‘inclusiveness’ remains one of the main challenges for Bangladesh.
PM attends milad and doa for Sheikh Russell
Dhaka, Oct 18 – A milad and doa mahfil was held at Bangabandhu Bhaban at Dhanmondi after Maghrib prayers today on the occasion of the 54th birthday of Sheikh Russell, the youngest son of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh…
Govt unlikely to make arrest Khaleda: Moudud
Dhaka, Oct 17 – BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Tuesday said the government is unlikely to make a blunder by arresting their chairperson Khaleda Zia, returning home on Wednesday from London.
Legal action awaits Khaleda : Asaduzzaman
Dhaka, Oct 17 – Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Tuesday said lawful action will be taken against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia after her return home from London.