Savar – Two students of Jahangirnagar University (JU) began fast-unto- death on Saturday demanding withdrawal of case lodged against the students for vandalizing VC’s residence.
Category: Politics
Khaleda slams Government for interference in JSD (Rob) meeting
Strongly denouncing law enforcers’ reported intervention in a meeting at Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD-Rab) President ASM Abdur Rab’s Uttara residence, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Saturday alleged it has manifested the state’s current ‘atrocious and extremely anti-people nature’.
BNP wants unity of all opposition parties
BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Saturday said the unity of opposition political parties with a one-point demand for a credible election is a must to put an end to the current ‘despotic rule’, and ‘restore’ democracy and people’s voting…
Khaleda to place polls-time govt framework after return home
BNP standing committee member Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Saturday said their Chairperson Khaleda Zia will present a framework on the election-time supportive government soon after she returns home from the UK.“Our chairperson is going to London for her treatment. Hope,…
Turkey marks one year since coup attempt
Turkish authorities sacked nearly 7,400 more civil servants for alleged links to terror groups as the country on Saturday marked the first anniversary of last summer’s failed coup attempt that left some 250 people dead.Thousands are expected to turn out…
Don’t isolate me from people with security measures: PM
Dhaka, Jul 15 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday asked the Special Security Force (SSF) personnel to be careful so that security measures do not isolate her from the common people as they are at the centre of all…
Strong opposition must in democracy: Raushan Ershad told
Dhaka, Jul 15 – Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has said there should be a strong Opposition in a democratic country and through which the path of the government could be corrected.
2 billion people don’t have access to clean water
By Roshni Majumdar UN, Jul 13 (IPS) – More than two billion people lack access to clean and safe drinking water, according to a new report released by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Police force enters JSD leaders Rob’s tea party with pol leaders
Police have gatecrashed a ‘tea party’ of leaders from different political parties at the Uttara home of JSD leader ASM Abdur Rab, cutting the event short.The politicians included Bikalpadhara chief AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury, Krishak Sramik Janata League (KSJL) chief Kader…
Trump hints at climate deal shift in Paris talks
Media captionToned-down Trump: What happened to the tough talk on Paris? French President Emmanuel Macron said he “respected” Donald Trump’s decision to pull out of the Paris climate accord but that France would remain committed. “On climate we know what…
Suspension of VAT law to reduce revenue: PM
Dhaka, July 13 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said the suspension of the uniform 15 percent VAT will bring down the revenue collection by Tk 20,000 crore in the current fiscal year. “The postponement of the VAT law…
Khaleda to leave for London, wants stronger BNP
Dhaka – BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Thursday asked the party leaders and activists to strengthen the party and keep it united in her absence.
Demo for JU case withdrawal continues
Savar – Demanding the withdrawal of case, students of Jahangirnagar University (JU) under the banner of “Protibader Nam Jahangirnagar” (Name of Protest is Jahangirnagar) brought out a procession on the JU campus on the campus on Thursday.
HC frees 6 pro-BNP Gazipur City Councillors on bail
Dhaka – The High Court Division of the Supreme Court yesterday granted bail to six pro-BNP ward Councillors of Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) in an arson case, clearing the way of their walk out of jail.
Graft case against Tarique’s Mom-in-Law scrapped
Dhaka – A three-member bench of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court led by Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha yesterday scrapped the trial proceedings of a graft case against BNP Senior Vice Chairman Tarique Rahman’s mother-in- law Syeda Iqbal…
Farhad Mazhar left home on his own, says Police IG
Writer and columnist Farhad Mazhar was not abducted as he left home of his own, said Inspector General of Police (IGP) AKM Shahidul Hoque on Thursday. “After analysing data and information, it seems to us Farhad Mazhar left Dhaka and…
Sri Lankan President in Dhaka on 3-day visit
Dhaka, Jul 13 – Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena arrived here on Thursday on a three-day state visit to Bangladesh, highlighting the growing ties between the two countries.
GCF discuss funding forestry sector projects
New Delhi, 13 July (Indrajit Bose) — The Board of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) discussed matters related to funding activities in the forestry sector aimed at reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD-plus) in developing countries during its…
Visa denial for Afghan girl roboticists team reversed
A group of Afghan school girls taking part in a robotics competition in the US have been granted visas to attend it, after their initial applications were denied, US media said.
Muhith protects AL men who siphoned off money: BNP
Dhaka, July 12 – BNP on Wednesday slammed Finance Minister AMA Muhith for his comment about the media report on stashing of huge money by Bangladeshis in Swiss banks, saying he is trying to protect the ‘ruling party men’ who…
Nuclear ban approved, now what?
By Tharanga Yakupitiyage UN, Jul 12 (IPS) – More than seven decades after the deployment of deadly atomic bombs in Japan, the UN has passed a historic treaty banning nuclear weapons around the world. Though it has sparked hope for…
BNP criticises Election Commission reshuffle ahead of election
BNP on Wednesday said a major reshuffle in the Election Commission’s (EC’s) field-level administration ahead of the national and major city elections is part of a far-reaching evil design to influence the polls.Speaking at a press conference at BNP’s Nayapaltan…
Bangladesh PM justified submarine procurement from China
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said there will be no negative reaction in the international arena due to the procurement of two submarines from China as it was a decision of national interest.“I believe the procurement of submarines from…
Juba League leader kills Sechchasebok League leader
Dhaka, Jul 12 – A Sechchasebok League leader was allegedly hacked to death by a leader of Jubo League in Munshirhat area of Thakurgaon district town on Tuesday night.
Trump ‘didn’t know of son’s Russia meeting’
US President Donald Trump’s son has said he did not tell his father about a meeting with a Russian lawyer who said she could help his election campaign.
Reports on capital outflow to Swiss banks exaggerated: Muhith
Dhaka, Jul 11 – Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Tuesday dismissed the recent media reports on the capital outflow from Bangladesh and a sharp rise in Bangladeshis’ deposits in Swiss banks.
Kashmir police warned weeks ago of attack on pilgrims
Srinagar, Jul 12 (AP/UNB) — As India’s government on Tuesday blamed separatist rebels for gunning down seven Hindu pilgrims and wounding 19 more in Kashmir before fleeing into the night, rebel groups in the disputed region condemned the rare, deadly…
BNP releases list of 25 missing Dhaka leaders, workers
Dhaka, July 11 – The BNP on Tuesday revealed a brief list of its 25 missing leaders and activists responding to Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader’s call to do so.
Case filed over assault of journalist at RU
Rajshahi – An “Attempt to murder case” has been filed over the incident of assaulting a Journalist of Rajshahi University (RU) by some BCL leaders.
Demo at JU to press withdrawal of case against students
Savar – Demanding the withdrawal of case, teachers and students of Jahangirnagar University (JU) under the banner of “Teacher-Student Unity Platform” brought out a silent procession on the university campus on Monday. Sporting symbolic gags, about 250 students and teachers…