Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Wednesday said that the government might publish the name, address and identity of the bank loan defaulters periodically in the media.
Category: Politics
Palestinians denied the right to development: Untad
Geneva, 5 Apr (Kanaga Raja) – A number of practices by Israel with regard to the Occupied Palestinian Territory have imposed economic costs on the Palestinian people, either by obstructing their economic activity or impeding economic advancement and development, a…
UK hopeful of peaceful political process for good polls
British High Commissioner in Dhaka Alison Blake on Tuesday said they hope to see a ‘peaceful political process’ that will lead to a good election — free, fair and participatory — at the end of the day.
Khaleda’s problems – shoulder, hand and hip bones
The medical board formed by the government for BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia’s treatment on Tuesday said Khaleda has problems on her shoulder, hand and hip bones.
Macron takes aim at European politics
Until the terrorist attack at a market in southern France on March 23, French President Emmanuel Macron had been planning to launch a new European-level political campaign. Though the official rollout has now been postponed, Macron’s latest project remains central…
Wave of protest in support of quota reform at RU
Dhaka, April 9 – Demanding the reform of Quota system and protesting cop’s attack on protesters students of Rajshahi University blocked the Dhaka-Rajshahi Highway on Monday.
August 21 case arguments for 30 end
Dhaka, April 9 – The Speedy Trial Tribunal-1 of Dhaka yesterday completed hearing arguments on behalf of 30 arguments in the August 21 grenade attack case.
Dhaka-Delhi sign 6 MoUs to strengthen ties
Bangladesh and India on Monday signed six documents to strengthen development cooperation between the two countries. Indian Foreign Secretary Vijay Keshav Gokhale and his Bangladesh counterpart M Shahidul Haque witnessed the signing of the documents at state guesthouse Padma after…
Khaleda needs proper ‘medical tests’: Pro-BNP physicians
Dhaka, Apr 9 – Pro-BNP doctors on Monday alleged that their leader Khaleda Zia’s physical problems cannot be diagnosed with some ‘simple medical tests’ conducted as per the prescription of the medical board formed by the government. -UNB
BNP backs reform of quota system
Dhaka, April 09 – The BNP has extended its support to the ongoing movement of students and job-seekers for quota reform in public service.
They planned to kill me, claims DU VC
Dhaka, Apr 9 – Dhaka University Vice-chancellor Prof Md Akhtaruzzaman on Monday claimed that the attack made on his residence during angry protests against the existing quota system in public service was a planned one to kill him.
Police pupils’ late-night clash at DU: Journos blame BCL
Dhaka, 09 April – Chased away from Shahbagh intersection, the students and job seekers demonstrating for reforms to quota in government jobs fought pitched battle with police on the Dhaka University campus late Sunday night. Female students from dormitories came down…
Rape accused killed in Jashore ‘gunfight with Rab’
Jashore, Apr 9– An accused in a case filed for violating an eight-year-old girl was killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) at Kholadanga Mandalgati in Sadar Upazila of Jashore district early Monday.
Jahangir, Khaleque AL mayor nominees for Gazipur, Khulna
Dhaka, Apr 8 – Awami League has picked Talukder Abdul Khaleque and Advocate Zahangir Alam as the party candidates to contest elections to Khulna and Gazipur city corporations respectively billed for May 15.
3 JCD men held from near Khaleda’s motorcade on remand
Dhaka, April 7 – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court on Sunday put three persons, arrested near BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s motorcade in Shahbagh area on a day’s remand. Those, who have been placed on remand are- Saiful Islam Tuhin,…
Govt medical board sees no need to send Khaleda abroad
Dhaka, April 7 – The medical board formed for treatment of BNP chairperson Khaleda sees no necessity to send the former premier abroad for treatment.
EC does not have authority to deploy army: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said the Election Commission (EC) does not have any authority to call out army for election duty but could request the government for troop deployment if the law enforcement agencies fail to maintain…
CEC prefers army deployment in national polls
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda on Sunday said he thinks that army should be deployed during the upcoming national elections.
Ex-Minister, 7 ex-MPs mourned in Parliament
Parliament on Sunday unanimously adopted a condolence motion expressing profound grief at the death of a former minister, seven former MPs.
BNP against EVM; demands army deployment in city polls
Dhaka, April 8 – BNP on Sunday demanded the deployment of army and the cancellation of the Election Commission’s decision to use Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in Gazipur and Khulna city polls. -UNB
Khaleda wanted to be tested at private hospital: Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday alleged that their Chairperson Khaleda Zia wanted to have her medical tests conducted at a private hospital, but the government did not pay heed to it.
‘Next decade for BD economy looks bright’
Bangladesh Bank’s Chief Economist Faisal Ahmed on Saturday said the diversification in Bangladeshi business beyond the RMG sector is shaping the country for a better future in the next decade.
Police stops Koko’s wife from visiting Khaleda
The daughter in law of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and wife of late Arafat Rahman Koko went to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) to visit her ailing mother in law on Saturday.
Draft law on higher court judge appointment ready: Anisul
DHAKA – Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq today said the draft law for appointing judges in the higher court has been prepared and it would be sent to the cabinet for approval soon. -BSS
Reform election system, says Ershad
Mentioning that there is no election in the country these days, Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad on Saturday demanded that the polling system be reformed.
Taking Khaleda to hospital was a drama: BNP
BNP on Saturday alleged that the government has staged a ‘drama’ by sending its chairperson Khaleda Zia to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) ‘by force’ in the name of her medical tests.
Khaleda taken back to jail after medical tests at BSMMU
Dhaka, Apr 7 – Ailing BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia was taken back to Dhaka central jail from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) on Saturday after medical check-up and tests.
Missing Khulna BNP leader rescued from Cox’s Bazar
Local BNP leader Nazrul Islam, who had been reportedly missing since March 17, was rescued from Ramu upazila in Cox’s Bazar early Thursday.
20-party to back BNP candidates in city polls
The 20-party alliance will extend support to the candidate whoever gets BNP ticket to vie for mayoral posts in the Khulna and Gazipur city polls billed for May 15.
BNP synonympus with corruption: Quader
Claiming that BNP is a ‘self-confessed’ corrupt party, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday said the party has become synonymous with graft.