Dhaka, Sept 17 – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam on Monday night said he depicted the country’s current scenario before the United Nations during his recent meeting with its Assistant Secretary-General in New York, the USA.
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HC drops contempt plea against DU VC from cause list
The High Court on Monday dropped from the cause list a contempt of court petition filed against the Dhaka University Vice-chancellor, its Proctor and Treasurer for not taking steps to arrange election of the DU Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) in…
Fair election under partisan govt possible: TIB
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Monday said clean and credible election under a partisan government is possible if all political parties and stakeholders play supportive and responsible role.
‘Missing’ Narayanganj JCD chief held with ‘pistol’
District Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) President Moshiour Rahman Rony, who reportedly went missing from the capital on Saturday night, was arrested along with arms from Fatullah area here early Monday, claim police.
Medical board’s report on Khaleda’s health manufactured: BNP
BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Monday alleged that the medical board’s report on its Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s health is ‘manufactured’ by the government.
1991-like election-time govt possible, says Moudud
BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Monday said an election-time government like that of 1991 can be formed without amending the Constitution to hold the next general election in a credible and acceptable manner.
Prosecution wants highest punishments to grenade attack accused
Dhaka, Sept 17 – Placing arguments on some points of law, the prosecution yesterday formally completed their closing arguments in the August 21 grenade attack cases.
Publication ceremony of two books on Kazi Zafar held
Dhaka, Sept 17 – The publication ceremony of two books on Jatiya Party leader and former prime minister Kazi Zafar Ahmed was held at the National Press Club in Dhaka on Monday with speakers calling for upholding the spirit of…
N’ganj BNP’s associate JCD president ‘missing’ from capital
Narayanganj, Sept 16 – Narayanganj District Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) President Mashiur Rahman Roni has been missing from capital Dhaka since Saturday night.
Govt buys historic Rose Garden mansion
The government has bought the historic Rose Garden mansion in Old Dhaka , the birthplace of Awami League, considering its archaeological values.
HC rejects Amir Khasru’s plea challenging ACC notice
The High Court on Sunday rejected a writ petition filed by Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury challenging the noce of the Anti-Corruption Commission asking him to appear before it for quizzing over his alleged involvement in money laundering and amassing illegal…
PM upset over Fakhrul’s UN visit, says BNP
BNP senior leader Mosharraf Hossain on Sunday alleged that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is making various remarks about their party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir’s visit to the United Nations out of ‘her frustration and anxiety’.
BNP doubts Khaleda’s proper treatment by govt medical board
BNP on Sunday expressed doubt over the proper treatment of its chairperson Khaleda Zia by the medical board formed with ‘pro-ruling party doctors’.
B Chy, Kamal-led alliance demands unacceptable: Tofail
Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed on Sunday said the demands put forward by Dr Badruddoza Chowdhury and Dr Kamal Hossain-led ‘greater national unity’ are not acceptable.
‘Use of electoral law as ‘weapon’ to hinder fair polls’
Using the RPO as a ‘weapon’ against any individual or political party will hinder fair election, said civil rights body Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan) on Sunday.
Khaleda needs hospitalisation, says medical board
The medical board, formed by the government for jailed BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, on Sunday suggested admitting her to a hospital like BSMMU where the treatment of all health problems is available though they have found ‘no symptom of any…
Coexistence at DU, its dormitories sought before DUCSU polls
Dhaka, Sept 16 – Student leaders at a meeting with Dhaka University authorities on Sunday demanded peaceful coexistence of all parties in the university and its residential halls with a view to holding a successful election of the DUCSU and…
People will vote AL to power again, believes PM
Dhaka, Sept 15 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said she believes that the people will vote Awami League to power again in the next election for the sake of continuation of the development trend.
Resist ‘Digital Security Bill’: BNP
Dhaka, Sept 15 – Terming it a dangerous ‘black law’, BNP on Saturday urged the people of all walks of life to put up a strong resistance against ‘Digital Security Bill, 2018.
DU authorities to sit with student leaders on DUCSU Sunday
Dhaka, Sep 15 – The authorities of Dhaka University (DU) will hold a meeting with all active student organisations of the university on Sunday to hold a discussion about Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) elections, shelved since 1990.
B Chy, Kamal launch greater nat’l unity for credible polls
Dhaka, Sept 15 – Dr Badruddoza Chowdhury-led Jukta Front and Dr Kamal Hossain-led Jatiya Oikya Prokriya on Saturday formally announced the journey of a ‘greater national unity’ to ensure ‘functional democracy’ in the country through holding a credible national election.
Medical board visits Khaleda in old Dhaka Central Jail
The five-member medical board, formed by the government for jailed BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, examined her physical condition inside Old Dhaka Central Jail here on Saturday afternoon.
Hasina looks at next generation, BNP at election: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday opined that BNP does not understand anything but power and such political parties are ‘disaster’ for Bangladesh.
Africa’s widening digital gender gap
By Mercedes Sayagues Maputo, Sep 14 2018 (IPS) – ‘Think Bigger’, urge the colourful posters on the walls of Ideario, an innovation hub in Chamanculo, a modest neighbourhood in Maputo, Mozambique’s capital. The message is right on target for the…
Brazil backlash as footballers back far-right poll candidate
Sao Paulo, Sept 15 (AP/UNB) — Often reticent to become embroiled in Brazilian politics, soccer players are making rare interventions as a far-right candidate’s presidential campaign polarizes the country.
BNP ‘appoints’ lobbyist in US: Politico
BNP has reportedly hired firms to lobby the Trump administration on its behalf ahead of the upcoming elections in Bangladesh, reported the Politico.
No joke as ex-comic becomes Slovenia’s new prime minister
Slovenia’s new prime minister used to make people laugh. Handling the disparate demands of his five-party coalition government is unlikely to leave much time for jokes.
Govt deceiving people by talking about constitution: Moudud
BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Friday said the government is deceiving people by talking about formation of an election-time government in mid-October as there is no such provision in the current Constitution.
Saving May’s Bacon
Will Michel Barnier save Theresa May’s bacon and will historians look back on a wasted three months soon after the UK’s June 2016 Referendum?
Fakhrul in NY at UN invitation, not to lodge complaints: BNP
BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Friday said their party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam went to the UN Headquarters in New York at the invitation of its Secretary General to present the country’s “current real scenario”, not to make…