Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said there is no doubt that BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia was also involved in the August-15 carnage conspiracy.
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Jukta Front to carry out countrywide campaign for democracy
Dhaka, Aug 15 – Jukta Front, led by Dr Badruddoza Chowdhury, will carry out a mass campaign and hold mass rallies across the country in September to mobilise public support against ‘undemocratic’ forces.
BNP observes Khaleda’s ‘74th birthday’ thru’ prayers
BNP on Wednesday observed the 74th birthday of its Chairperson Khaleda Zia, now in jail, through holding doa and milad mahfil (prayer sessions) instead of cutting any cake.
President, PM pay homage to Bangabandhu
President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday led the nation in paying homage to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman marking the 43rd anniversary of his martyrdom.
‘This govt worse than that of 1/11’: Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said the current ‘fascist’ government is worse than that of 1/11 2007 as it snatched all the basic rights of people and political parties.
HC to deliver judgement in case against Maya Oct 7
Dhaka, Aug 14 – The High Court Division of the Supreme Court yesterday fixed October 7 for delivering judgement on the appeal filed by Relief and Disaster Management Minister Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya against his conviction and sentencing him in…
Khaleda Zia turns ‘74’ Wednesday
BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, now in jail, turns ‘74′ on Wednesday.
BNP wants Khaleda to be released before Eid
BNP on Tuesday demanded the release of its Chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail before Eid-ul-Azha, the second biggest religious festival of Muslims, to be celebrated on August 22.
National Mourning Day in BD Wednesday
The nation will observe the National Mourning Day on Wednesday with due reverence and solemnity, marking the 43rd anniversary of assassination of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
No ‘game’ in the name of election, says BNP
Dhaka, Aug 13 – BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Monday said BNP will not join any game in the name of general election. “We’re not a revolutionary party …we’re a democratic party. Our party and alliance want a…
Khaleda gets 6-month HC bail in defamation case
The High Court on Monday granted six-month bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in a defamation case filed against her in Narail over her ‘derogatory remarks’ about freedom fighters and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Dhaka-Delhi relationship now at its best: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said the relation between Bangladesh and India now reached a newer height as both the countries duly value each other.
Info on ex-CJ SK Sinha being paid to speak against govt: Joy
Dhaka, Aug 12 – Prime Minister’s ICT Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy on Sunday revealed he has received some disturbing information relating to former Chief Justice SK Sinha being paid to make statements against the government.
Govt intensified repressive acts as its fall nears: BNP
BNP senior leader Abdullah Al Noman on Sunday alleged that the government has intensified its repressive acts as its days are numbered.
BNP’s doa mahfil marking Khaleda’s ‘birthday Aug 15’
BNP will arrange doa mahfil across the country on August 15 to mark the ‘74th birthday’ of its chairperson Khaleda Zia, now in jail in a graft case.
SC upholds Khaleda’s HC bail in Comilla arson case
Dhaka, Aug 12 – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Sunday upheld a High Court order that granted six months bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in an arson case filed under the Special Powers Act in Cumilla.
Ruling party establishes ‘reign of terror’: BNP
Dhaka, Aug 11 – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday alleged that the ruling party has established a ‘reign of terror’ in the country by defying rules.
Joy terms Shahidul Alam’s claim of torture false
Dhaka, Aug 11 – Prime Minister’s ICT Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy on Saturday said arrested photographer Shahidul Alam’s claim of torture is yet another one of his false claims against the government.
JP signs six-point polls deal with Khelafat Majlish
Dhaka, Aug 11 – The Jatiya Party today signed a six-point agreement of understanding with Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish centring the ensuing 11th national election.
BNP’s Ariful wins Sylhet Mayor election
BNP candidate Ariful Haque Chowdhury has won Sylhet mayoral elections, beating Awami League candidate Badar Uddin Ahmed Kamran by 6,196 votes, according to official results from the Election Commission.
Dialogue can’t take place on condition: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said no dialogue could be taken place on conditional basis.
Ex-BNP minister’s PS, 2 cops held for possessing drugs
Seven people, including former Foreign Minister Morshed Khan’s personal secretary and two policemen, have been arrested allegedly along with Phensidyl and Yaba tablets in Chattogram and Khulna.
We are Mamata virodhi, not Bangla virodhi: BJP
Four years after he vowed to uproot the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, BJP president Amit Shah reiterated it again on Saturday, reports the hindustantimes.
BNP pushes for dialogue with govt
BNP on Saturday urged the government to engage in talks with the party over the next general election with an open mind.
Sylhet City re-polling: Incumbent Ariful needs 81 more votes
Sylhet, Aug 11 – Voting in two centres of Sylhet City Corporation election, in which voting was postponed due to various irregularities on July 30, is underway on Saturday to determine the mayor of the city corporation.
Fakhrul turn into reckless driver: Quader
Gazipur, Aug 10 – Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday said BNP and its Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir have now become reckless like whimsical drivers after having failed to wage a movement.
Political situation to change soon, hopes Moudud
Dhaka, Aug 10 – Claiming that there is no ‘existence’ of any government in the country, BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Friday hoped that the political situation will be changed very soon.
Actress Nowshaba remanded again for 2 Days
Dhaka, 10 Aug – Actress Kazi Nowshaba Ahmed has been remanded for second spell of two days in a case filed under the Information, communication and Technology Act (ICT) on Friday.
BNP,cohorts tried to topple govt inciting students: Anisul
Dhaka – Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq today said BNP-Jamaat and their cohorts tried to topple government by inciting the recent movement of the students in Brahmanbaria.
BNP demands changes in the proposed Transport bill.
Dhaka – BNP on Friday demanded changes in the draft Road Transport Bill approved by the Cabinet in consultation with experts to ensure safe roads as per demands of the students.