Dhaka, Feb 14 – The United Nations Security Council should refer Myanmar to the International Criminal Court for investigations into accusation of genocide and other atrocity crimes against Rohingya Muslims, Fortify Rights said on Tuesday.
Category: Politics
BNP on hunger strike seeking Khaleda’s release
Dhaka, Feb 14 – As part of its countrywide programme, BNP leaders and activists started observing a 6-hour hunger strike in the city on Wednesday morning demanding the release of its chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail.
’54 Palestinians die’ as Israel refuses medical permits
by Farah Najjar Israel was responsible for at least 54 Palestinian deaths last year as it rejected hundreds of medical permit requests it received from Gaza residents seeking treatment outside the besieged strip, rights groups have said.
India’s Sitharaman warns Pakistan after Jammu attack
by Zeenat Saberin New Delhi, India – India has warned Pakistan that it “will pay” for its “misadventure” in Indian-administered Kashmir in the wake of a deadly attack on an army camp in Jammu city.
BNP to observe 6-hr hunger strike Wednesday
Dhaka, Feb 13 – As part of its countrywide programme, BNP will observe a six-hour hunger strike in the city on Wednesday demanding the release of its chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail.
BNP leader Dudu sent to jail
Dhaka, Feb 13 – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Tuesday sent BNP Vice Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu to the jail in a sabotage case filed with Ramna Model Police Station of the city.
Israeli Court to decide if Ahed Tamimi will be on bail
Bill Van Esveld On Monday, an Israeli military court will decide whether to release 16-year-old Ahed Tamimi on bail or keep her in jail until the end of her trial. She has become a symbol of Palestinian resistance, and some…
Khaleda not shown arrested in any other case: Home minister
Dhaka, Feb 13 – Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has said that BNP’s chairperson Khaleda Zia, who is serving her five year sentence on a corruption charge, has not been shown arrested in others cases filed against her.
US blocks Indian request for compliance panel in solar cell dispute
Geneva, 12 Feb (Kanaga Raja) – A request for establishment of a panel by India to determine India’s compliance with the recommendations and rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) in its dispute with the United States over certain Indian…
BNP stages sit-in programme pressing Khaleda’s release
Dhaka, Feb 13 – As part of its countrywide scheduled programme, BNP leaders and activists staged sit-in peacefully in front of its Nayapaltan central office here on Tuesday protesting the jailing of its chairperson Khaleda Zia in a graft case.
Pakistani Taliban deputy Khalid Mehsud ‘killed in drone attack’
The Pakistani Taliban say a senior militant, Khalid Mehsud, has been killed in a US drone attack.
Stock market turmoil may expose flaws in global finance
By Martin Khor Penang, Malaysia, Feb 12 (IPS) – Was last week’s global stock market sell-off only a “correction” or does it signify a new period of financial instability, caused by major flaws in the world financial system? The stock…
Two to die, four get life term for murder
Dhaka, Feb 12 – The Speedy Trial Tribunal-4 of Dhaka on Monday sentenced two persons to death and four others to life term in the murder case of Khalilur Rahman, former Secretary General of National Blind Welfare Organisation. Judge Abdur…
RU Progressive Students Alliance formed demo staged
Rajshahi, Feb 12 – The Progressive Student Alliance (PSA), a combined left leaning students front of Rajshahi University (RU) unit was formed and demonstration staged pressing home their four points including stooping countrywide terrorism, illegal occupying in the campus by…
BNP will continue movement until Khaleda is released
Dhaka, Feb 12 – The BNP on Monday warned that the party would continue peaceful programme until chairperson Khaleda Zia is released from jail.
Peaceful movement to continue till Khaleda’s release: BNP
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said their party will continue peaceful movement until their Chairperson is released from jail.
BNP’s Mohila Dal president, secretary general gets bail
The High Court on Monday granted a 10-week interim bail to Jatiyatabadi Mohila Dal President Afroza Abbas and its Secretary General Sultana Ahmed in three violence cases filed with Ramna Police Station.
Obaidul says Tarique was involved in London HC attack
Road Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Monday claimed that BNP senior vice-chairman, Tarique Rahman, was involved with the attack on Bangladesh High Commission in London on February 7.
Peaceful movement is strategy, not weakness: BNP
Dhaka, Feb 12– Maintaining a soft line of action after the court verdict against Khaleda Zia, BNP senior party leaders said their strategy is now to gain public sympathy and not to lose party’s strength, and have its image tarnished…
Pro BNP panel sweeps Chittagong Bar polls
Chittagong, Feb 12 – The lawyers’ panel, backed by BNP, has swept the Chittagong Bar Association election bagging 12 out of 19 posts, including that of the secretary.
Bill passed with stern penalty for law order disruption
Dhaka, Feb 11 – The Jatiya Sangsad (Parliament) on Sunday passed a bill raising imprisonment term for disrupting law and order to a maximum of seven years from five years through the Speedy Trial Tribunal.
Khaleda gets division facilities in prison
Dhaka – The Special Judge Court-5 of Dhaka yesterday directed the jail authorities to provide division for BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia according to the provision of the jail code.
20-Party backs BNP agitation to get Khaleda freed
The 20-Party Alliance on Sunday expressed solidarity with all the programmes announced by BNP and decided to actively take part in those demanding Khaleda Zia’s release from jail.
BNP to form human chain in capital on Monday
As part of its countrywide scheduled programme, BNP leaders and activists will stage a human chain in the city on Monday protesting the jailing of its chairperson Khaleda Zia in a graft case.
Jail is not for leading luxurious life: Quadeer
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday said jail is not a place for leading a luxurious life or for spending leisure time.
JU student falls sick after ragging
Savar (Dhaka), Feb 10 – A fresher student of Jahangirnagar University (JU) is suffering from mental imbalance as he sustained severe mental torture by his senior fellows.
BNP takes up 3-day agitation to press Khaleda’s release
Dhaka – The BNP on Saturday announced a three-day new course of action including hunger strike and sit-in programme demanding the release of chairperson Khaleda Zia.
DU student tortured by BCL needs long term treatment
Dhaka, Feb 10 – Ehsan Rafiq has to go in a long term medical treatment as his right eye is in risk; could be damaged permanently, internal bleeding is happening in his eye also cornea could be damaged as his…
Khaleda verdict warning for corrupt politicians: Quader
Narayanganj, Feb 10 (UNB) – Awami League general secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday said the court’s verdict against BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia is a warning message for corrupt politicians in the country.
Khaleda in solitary confinement, alleges BNP
Dhaka, Feb 10 – Accusing the government of keeping its chairperson Khaleda Zia in solitary confinement at the abandoned old Dhaka central jail, BNP on Saturday demanded that she be given division immediately.