Dhaka, March 23 – BNP standing committee member Barrister Moudud Ahmed Friday claimed that his party would win the next parliamentary polls by a margin of 75 per cent seats if the election is free and fair.
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Pro-BNP panel wins landslide victory in SC Bar polls
Dhaka, Mar 23 – Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Oikya Panel backed by the BNP-Jamaat alliance has registered a landslide victory in the the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) election defeating the Awami League-led alliance Sammilita Ainjibi Samannay Parisad.
LDC graduation marking rally held in Rajshhai
Rajshahi, March 22 – Welcoming Bangladesh as it has attained the qualifications of a Developing Country in the World, the District Administration of Rajshahi took out a rally in the city on Thursday.
Holey Artisan ‘mastermind’, ‘weapon supplier’ put on remand
Dhaka, March 22 – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Thursday put on two members of Neo JMB including Hadisur Rahman Sagar on remand. Sagar, allegedly supplied bombs during the Holey Artisan attack. Magistrate Raihanul Haque of…
BNP and its allies to discuss Political situation Saturday
Dhaka, March 22 – The BNP has convened a joint meeting of the party central leaders and another meeting with leaders of 20-party leaders on Saturday to discuss the latest development in the political arena and strategies for next course…
PM launches week-long LDC graduation program
DHAKA, March 22, 2018 (BSS) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged the countrymen to keep up the achievement dedicating Bangladesh’s graduation to a developing nation to them as she was accorded a grand reception for her stewardship for the…
Govt changed only AL-men’s fortunes: BNP
Dhaka – BNP senior leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday alleged that the government has only developed the ruling party’s position and its leaders and activists, not the country over its nine-year rule. “Have you ever seen such processions…
Putin ‘will use World Cup like Hitler’s Olympics’
Boris Johnson has likened the way President Putin is promoting the World Cup in Russia to Hitler’s notorious use of the 1936 Berlin Olympics. The UK foreign secretary said Labour MP Ian Austin was “completely right” to say Russia’s president…
Real dev not possible without democracy, says BNP
Dhaka, Mar 21 – BNP’s senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Wednesday said the ‘developing country’ title for Bangladesh is pointless as it now lacks democracy.
ACC petition to increase Khaleda’s punishment
Dhaka, March 21 – The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) will appeal to the High Court Division of the Supreme Court to increase the imprisonment term of the former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust case.
LDC graduation ceremony in BD Thursday, formal lift 2024
Dhaka, March 21 – The government has taken all preparations to celebrate the graduation of the country from the group of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to developing country with elaborate programmes across the country including the capital today.
A road to right wing authoritarian government
by Simon Wren-Lewis This post is inspired by another, by Jan-Werner Müller. I have talked about Müller’s ideas on populism before. This particular post is a plea to focus less on the voters who elect populist politicians, and more on…
PM seeks efficient navy to tap sea resources
CHITTAGONG- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked Bangladesh Navy to use their efficiency and integrity in tapping sea resources in view of the country’s now expanded maritime boundary.
Zia’s name to go from ‘Shaheed Zia Shishu Park’
Dhaka– The government has decided to remove the name of former president Ziaur Rahman from the name plaque of ‘Shaheed Zia Shishu Park’ situated at Shahbagh here. Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque came up with the announcement on…
BNP may change course of peaceful movement
Dhaka, Mar 20 – BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Tuesday said people will force BNP to change the course of its peaceful movement if its chairperson Khaleda Zia’s stay in jail lingers.
Create feedback mechanism for defence policy: TIB
Dhaka, Mar 20 – Hailing the draft of the National Defense Policy-2018, TIB Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman on Sunday said that it is a significant milestone which is compatible with the policy and strategy taken by the government to ensure good…
Dr Mohammad Yunus sued in fraud case
Dhaka, March 20 – A contractor firm Tuesday filed a case with the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka against four persons including Nobel Laureate and chairman of Dr Muhammad Eunus Grameen Telecom Trust on the charge of fraud.
AL critical of BNP for taking Lord Carlile to assist Khaleda lawyers
Dhaka, March 20 – The ruling Awami League (AL) leaders think that BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia doesn’t have any faith on her local lawyers who have been currently fighting for her cases.
BNP appoints British expert to help Khaleda’s lawyers
Dhaka – BNP has appointed Lord Carlile, one of Uk’s top legal experts, to help BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s lawyers to face her cases properly.
Xi Jinping tells parliament China must not be complacent
Chinese President Xi Jinping has told the National People’s Congress (NPC) that China must not become complacent about its development.
3 injured in student-infighting at Jahangirnagar University
Savar (Dhaka) March 19 – At least three students of Jahangirnagar University (JU) were injured in infighting between two halls over alleged sledging on the campus Sunday night.
Khaleda unlikely to get bail in present context:AG
Dhaka – Attorney General (AG) Mahbubey Alam on Monday said that in the current context, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is unlikely to get freed on bail in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case.
Khaleda bail stayed till May 8
Dhaka, March 19 – A four-member bench of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court led by Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain yesterday passed order granting two separate leave-to- appeal petitions filed on behalf of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and…
Khaleda denied justice by SC – BNP alleges
Dhaka – BNP on Monday alleged that its chairperson Khaleda Zia was denied justice by the Supreme Court as its order staying her bail until May 8 has reflected the government’s desire.
Vladimir Putin wins Russia election by big margin
Vladimir Putin will lead Russia for another six years, after securing an expected victory in Sunday’s presidential election. Mr Putin, who has ruled the country as eith er president or prime minister since 1999, got more than 76% of the…
Republicans warn Trump over Mueller’s Russia probe
US President Donald Trump has been warned by fellow Republican against interfering special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigations. It came after he attacked Mr Mueller’s inquiry into Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election. In tweets at the weekend, Mr…
JU pro-AL teachers’ sit-in for cancelling dean appointment
Savar (Dhaka), March 18 – A faction of Awami League-backed teachers of Jahangirnagar University (JU) laid siege on the office of Social Sciences faculty dean on Sunday, demanding the cancellation of the dean’s appointment.
HC rejects writ against Article 70 bar on floor crossing
Dhaka, March 18 – The High Court Division of the Supreme Court Sundat rejected a writ petition that challenged legality of Article 70 of the Constitution which deals with the cancellation of membership of a Member of Parliament (MP) for…
Supreme Court order on Khaleda’s bail Monday
Dhaka, March 18 – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court will deliver its order today, on leave to appeal petitions challenging BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia’s bail that the High Court (HC) granted her in the Zia Orphanage Trust…
Sri Lanka nationwide state of emergency lifted
Dhaka, Mar 18 – Sri Lanka has lifted a state of emergency that was put in place after an outbreak of violence against Muslim communities earlier this month, reports the BBC.