BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Friday said the next general election must be held under a non-party neutral administration as the ‘countdown for farewell to the government has begun’.
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25 programs bringing veterans to the new food movement
From Danielle Nierenberg Greetings from Châlons-en-Champagne, France! Today I am speaking at the Planet A International Forum, where I’ll offer my take on efforts to enhance the changing world of agriculture. This Fourth of July, Food Tank is celebrating military…
Probe report against Dr Yunus Sept 8
Dhaka, June 28 – A Dhaka court on Thursday set September 8 for submission of probe report against Grameen Telecom Trust Chairman and Nobel Laureate Dr Md Yunus on the charge of misappropriating Tk seven crore.
Khaleda’s bail extended till July 10 in one case
Dhaka, June 28 – The Special Judge Court-5 of Dhaka on Thursday extended the bail of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia till July 10 in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case.
Govt to fall with forging of national unity: BNP
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday said this government will not last for even three days if there is a national unity they are looking for.
EWG finds irregularities in 46.5pc Gazipur polling centres
Election Working Group (EWG), an alliance of election observing bodies, has found irregularities in 46.5 percent of the polling centres during the Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) elections.
US wants BD to fulfil its commitments of holding fair polls’
Dhaka, Jul 28 – The United States wants Bangladesh to fulfil its ‘commitment to have a free, fair, credible and participatory national election in the country’.
Shahjahan murder: Main accused killed in ‘gunfight’
Munshiganj, June 28 – The prime accused of freethinking writer and publisher Shahjahan Bachchu murder case was killed in a reported gunfight with police at KKhas mahal Baluchar in Sirajdikhan Upazila early Thursday.
Drive against drugs to continue: PM
Dhaka, Jun 27 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the ongoing anti-narcotic drive will continue to build Bangladesh as a drug-free country.
HC to hear Khaleda’s appeal against verdict July 3
Dhaka, June 27 – The High Court Division of the Supreme Court on Wednesday fixed July 3 for hearing against the punishment of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in Zia Orphanage Trust graft case in which she was sentenced to five…
BNP leader Major (retd) Mizan remanded
Dhaka – A court here on Wednesday put BNP central executive committee member Major (retd) Mizanur Rahman on a 2-day remand in a case filed for his ‘evil efforts’ to make Gazipur election controversial.
When two mass movements clash
Last week saw leading lights in one mass movement, the Labour party, attack elements of another mass movement, those who want to remain in the EU. What led to this attack seemed to be posters issued by an organisation called…
Gazipur citizens chose Boat for development: Quader
The ruling Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader in a formal reaction over victory in Gazipur City Corporation(GCC) polls said today the people have voted for their election symbol ‘Boat’being imbued with ongoing development works as well as the…
GCC election “staged” and result “unacceptable”: CPB
The Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) on Wednesday rejected the Gazipur City Corporation Elections terming it “staged” and its result “unacceptable”.
BNP rejects GCC election
BNP on Wednesday turns down the Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) election results and demanded reelection to it.
AL candidate unofficially declared elected Gazipur mayor
Gazipur, June 27 – Awami League mayoral candidate Jahangir Alam was unofficially declared elected in the Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) election on Tuesday as he defeated his rival BNP contestant Hasan Uddin Sarker by a huge margin of 4.10 lakh…
Two suspected drug peddlers killed in Khulna ‘gunfight’
Khulna, June 27 – Two suspected drug peddlers were killed in a reported gunfight between their cohorts and police at Bagmara in Khulna city early Wednesday.
Report on Khaleda hurting religious sentiments July 23
Dhaka, June 26 – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Tuesday set July 23 for submission of the probe report in the case filed against BNP Chief Begum Khaled Zia for hurting religious sentiments of people and…
AL candidate takes lead in Gazipur City polls
Awami League mayoral candidate Jahangir Alam widened his lead in the counting of votes in the Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) election on Tuesday.
It’s a grand festival of fake votes: Rizvi
The BNP has alleged widespread rigging and irregularities in Gazipur City Corporation polls.
BNP protests Major (retd) Mizan’s arrest
Dhaka – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday alleged that the government is spreading a story of subversive efforts by party executive committee member Major (retd) Mizanur Rahman through releasing an ‘imaginary’ audio clip.
None but BNP raises complaints over GCC polls: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said none but BNP made allegation over the Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) election.
New HC judges meet President
Newly appointed 18 judges of the High Court Division of the Supreme Court today made a courtesy call on President M Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban here.
Voting on in Bangladesh’s Gazipur City polls – BNP complains
Gazipur, June 26 – Voting in the Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) elections began on Tuesday morning to elect its new mayor and councillors.
SC upholds Khaleda’s bail in Cumilla arson case
Dhaka, June 26 – The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a High Court order that granted bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in a case filed under the Special Powers Act over the arson attack in Comilla on Feb 3,…
Why Saudi Arabia lifts driving ban on women only now?
The Saudi regime still gets to decide which rights women should be afforded. by Hana Al-Khamri Starting today, women in Saudi Arabia are finally able to drive legally after a long-standing ban was lifted by a royal decree. The unexpected…
Much-hyped Gazipur City election Tuesday
Dhaka, June 25 – Election of the much-hyped Gazipur City Corporation is being held on Tuesday amid optimism from the government side about a free, fair and peaceful election and skepticism from the opposition BNP about the fair election, as…
Gazipur Election: BNP hopeful of win, skeptical of fair voting
Dhaka – Though BNP is highly hopeful of winning the mayoral post in Gazipur city that goes to polls on Tuesday, they are skeptical whether there will be any ‘fair election’.
Quader hopes GCC polls to be held peacefully
Awami League General Secretary and Roads Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today expressed his optimism that the Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) election will be held in free, fair, neutral and peaceful manners.
No arbitrary arrest of BNP followers during Gazipur polls: HC
The High Court on Monday issued a rule asking the authorities concerned to explain as to why they should not be directed to follow the Appellate Division’s guidelines and take effective measures to stop harassing the supporters and agents of…