Saleha Munir, mother of journalist Sagar Sarowar, who was killed along with his wife Meherun Runi two years ago, has demanded justice for all slain journalists. “My only request to you all, don’t stop your movement. Carry on your movement…
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Govt pushing country into deeper crisis: Khaleda
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Monday alleged that the government is pushing the country’s political situation towards a deeper crisis through its increased repressive acts. “Retaining power through a farcical election, this illegal government keeps on arresting the leaders and…
Left parties protest ‘commercialisation’ of education
Four political parties — Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB), Socialist Party of Bangladesh (SPB), Gano Forum and Nagarik Oikya — on Sunday slammed the government for its move to commercialise education in the country’s public universities. Addressing a human chain,…
It’s not US job to set BD polls timeline: Mozena
US Ambassador in Dhaka Dan Mozena on Monday reconfirmed America’s views on January 5 elections saying there has been no change in USA’s position which called for immediate dialogue to hold election as soon as possible. He, however, said it…
Talk on JP role in government and opposition
Parliament on Monday witnessed a debate as question was raised over Jatiya Party’s stance simultaneously in the treasury and opposition benches. The debate resumed when independent lawmaker Rustom Ali Faraji questioned the role of opposition Jatiya Party that shared the…
BNP-Jamaat violence costs SME industries Tk 7150cr: Amu
Some 4,254 private sector small and medium industries under the BSCIC across the country incurred loss of Tk 7150.25 crore due to the “destructive activities by the BNP-led 18-party alliance over the trial of the war criminals.”
HC rule on Chief whip ASM Firoze accused in loan fraud
The High Court has asked how Chief Whip ASM Feroz, accused of loan fraud, has become a Member of the Parliament. Justices Salma Masud Chowdhury and Md Habibul Gani issued the rule after a preliminary hearing on a writ petition…
Manzoor murder case set for fresh hearing from Feb 27
A fresh hearing on the 1981 murder of Major General Muhammad Abul Manzoor will begin from Feb 27. The new judge of the First Additional District and Sessions Judge Court on Monday fixed the new date to hear the arguments…
Country now a valley of death, says BNP
Dhaka – BNP on Sunday alleged that the government has turned the entire country into a death valley by killing political leaders and activists and subjecting them to enforced disappearances. “The entire country is now a death valley due to…
Khaleda calls Dhaka city BNP leaders to meeting Monday
Dhaka – BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is going to sit with the leaders of Dhaka city BNP on Monday night in an apparent move to put the party’s crucial unit in order through a major overhaul before launching a fresh…
Hasina praises army role during poll
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged the country’s armed forces to be vigilant against any threat, strengthen democratic processes and uphold the Constitution. She said this while chairing a conference of the generals at the Officers’ Mess of the Army…
Ershad’s counsel cross-exmines ACC IO in rudder purchase case
The Prime Minister’s Special Envoy and Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad’s lawyer on Sunday continued cross-examination of the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) Investigation Officer (IO) and Deputy Director of ACC Manjur Ahmed in the Rudder Purchase graft case against Ershad…
Law minister not sure when war crimes trial will end
Dhaka – Law Minister Anisul Haq on Sunday said in Parliament that it is not possible to exactly say when the trial of war criminals will complete. “So, it’s not possible to say exactly when the trial of war criminals…
Detained war crimes accused Moulana AKM Yusuf dies
Detained war crimes accused and Jamaat-e-Islami leader Maulana AKM Yusuf died at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) on Sunday. The senior supervisor of Dhaka Central Jail Farman Ali told reporters that Yusuf died of cardiac arrest at the prison…
Accidental, not extrajudicial killing: State Minister Asad
Dhaka – Claiming that there has been no extrajudicial killing in the country, State Minister for Home Affairs Asaduzzaman Khan on Sunday said a few people might have been accidentally killed in the joint forces’ operation launched to hunt down…
BNP moves to put its own house in order
Outsmarted by the ruling coalition during its pre-polls movement that led to its January 5 election, BNP now focuses on putting its own house in order through a reshuffle in its leadership both at the centre and grassroots levels. The…
Govt Taking away people’s rights: B Chowdhury
President of Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh Prof Dr AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury on Saturday accused the present government of taking away the rights of people every now and then. “Taking away rights of people is not a good sign for politics. The…
Khaleda failed in movement as in her exam: Hasina
Sarda – Maintaining her scathing attacks on BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said the BNP leader has failed in her movement to resist the national election as she did in her SSC exam (the then…
Child dies in Moghbazar fire
A child was burnt to death in a fire that broke out at Modhubagh in Dhaka’s Moghbazar area on Saturday. The fire started around 8:15am at a slum, adjacent to Hatirjheel, Fire Service official Mohammad Ali told journalists. Some 13…
Govt illegal, awaits ouster thru’ movement: BNP
Dhaka – Claiming that the government’s public support has hit the zero level, BNP on Saturday the current ‘illegal’ regime will be ousted through a mass movement. “The present government came to power through the January 5 farcical election. It’s…
Recognise govt as legal for dialogue: Hanif
Awami League joint general secretary Mahbub-ul-Alam Hanif on Saturday said that dialogue can take place with BNP if it recognizes the government as legal. “BNP has to take decision on the legitimacy of the incumbent government. Dialogue can take place…
ACC’s Padma Bridge graft probe hits snag
Dhaka – The Anti Corruption Commission’s (ACC’s) investigation into the much-talked-about Padma Bridge graft case has hit a roadblock as it is unlikely to be able to collect substantial information from the Canadian authorities until the trial facing by some…
BNP gives top priority to upazila elections
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will give top priority on upazila elections ensuring the victory of its candidates at any cost. The decision was taken at a meeting of party standing committee held at BNP chairperson’s Gulshan office with Khaleda Zia…
DITF abuzz with crowds; participants seek extension
Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF-2014), a regular winter event, has drawn huge crowds at the fag-end of the month-long show prompting the participants to seek an extension by at least a week. Thousands of visitors from different parts of the…
Oli for immediate fresh polls
Terming the January-5 election a ‘farcical’ one, Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Colonel (retd) Oli Ahmad on Friday demanded the government arrange fresh parliamentary polls. “Arrange a new national election immediately. Otherwise, people won’t sit idle … they’ll ensure your…
Upazila polls schedules come ‘as relief for ruling party’
The announcement of schedules for the staggered upazila parishad elections came as a relief for the ruling Awami League as this will keep away its arch political rival BNP from going for any further movement for fresh polls following the…
BNP demands power transfer to neutral govt for fresh polls
Dhaka – BNP has demanded the government transfer its power to a non-party neutral administration as early as possible for holding an acceptable, transparent, free, fair and inclusive national election. The party made the demand at its standing committee members’…
PM opens light, sound show at Lalbagh Fort to attract visitors
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday evening inaugurated the country’s first ‘light and sound show’ at Lalbagh Fort, an archaeological site, in the city aiming to attract more local and foreign tourists apart from projecting its history. The show involves…
State-sponsored terrorism spread across country: BNP
Dhaka – BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday alleged that state-sponsored terrorism has spread across the country as the Prime Minister is defending the ‘terrorist acts of her party men’. “Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is encouraging…
Tarique victim of pol vengeance, propaganda: UK Attorney
Senior UK lawyer Barrister Stuart Stevens on Wednesday alleged that BNP vice-chairman Tarique Rahman, who is now undergoing treatment in London, is a victim of political vengeance and propaganda. He made the allegation while addressing a press conference titled “Gross…