Dhaka – BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi yesterday said the party has taken a right decision to refrain from attending the ruling Awami League’s national council. “The BNP decision not to attend the Awami League council was…
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Hasina reelected AL chief, Obaidul new Gen Secy
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was reelected president of the ruling Awami League unopposed for the eighth consecutive time, while Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader its general secretary for the first time. The councillors of Awami League,…
Project dev activities to win next election: Hasina
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday asked Awami League leaders and activists to go to the doorsteps of people to convey them the message about development activities her government has carried out as the next general election is…
JU suspends five BCL men for beating up journos
Dhaka – The Jahangirnagar University (JU) authority on Friday night suspended five men of BCL JU unit over beating up two journalists in two separate incidents.
BJP terms Hasina as a rare leader
Dhaka – Foreign politicians from 11 countries who attended the 20th National Council of the Awami League (AL) on Saturday praised Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her dynamic leadership terming her a ‘rare’ leader of the sub-continent. Terming Awami League…
New Trump hotels will no longer bear his name
With reports that Trump hotels are seeing occupancy rates plummet faster than the GOP presidential nominee is falling in the polls, the CEO for Trump Hotels announced future travelers won’t be seeing the old name on any new developments.
AL’s National Council aired live on Facebook with over 280,000 views
Taking a chapter out of social media, the official page of Bangladesh Awami League aired the ongoing National Council live on Facebook, watched by over 280,000 viewers.More than 32,000 users liked the broadcast and 8,041 users shared it till writing…
BNP refrains from joining AL council
Though most party senior leaders were positive about joining it, BNP on Saturday did not attend the 20th council of its political rival Awami League at historic Suhrawardy Udyan.Party insiders said BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Friday night decided not…
AL councilors want new leadership to listen grassroots voices
Councilors and delegates of the ruling Awami League who attended the party’s 20th council on Saturday said they expect such a leadership that will listen to the problems of the grassroots.While talking to UNB at the council venue, they said…
Hasina inaugurates AL’s 20th council
Dhaka – Prime Minister and Awami League President inaugurated the 20th council the party at Suhrawardy Udyan on Saturday amid much enthusiasm of the party followers, UNB news agency reported.
Dhaka will be under cover of security blanket on AL council
Dhaka-Around 10,000 police will be on duty to bring the historic Suhrawardy Udyan under cover of security blanket from Saturday as the ruling Awami League will held its 20th council.
BNP will attend Awami League National Council
The BNP has decided to respond to the Awami League’s National Council invitation by registering its participation. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, the party’s Joint Secretary General Syed Moajjem Hossain said, “They invited us. We are very happy.…
Dhaka wears festive look as AL council set to begin Saturday
The ruling Awami League, the country’s oldest political party, has completed its all necessary preparations to hold its 20th council in a festive mood from Saturday.Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is also the Awami League President, will inaugurate the council…
Trump ‘dangerous’ for suggesting he won’t concede: Obama
Miami Gardens (AP/UNB) — Calling it “dangerous,” President Barack Obama said Thursday that Donald Trump’s attempt to “sow the seeds of doubt” about the integrity of elections in America undermines U.S. democracy and does the work of the nation’s adversaries.…
Teletalk to be tough competitor in 1 yr: Tarana
Dhaka: State Minister for Posts and Telecommunications Tarana Halim on Thursday said Teletalk, the state-owned mobile phone operator, will emerge as a strong competitor in the country’s telecom market within a year with its improved network and services. UNB News…
Charge framed against Abbas for irregularities in allocating plots
Dhaka-A court here on Thursday framed charges against three people, including BNP leader Mirza Abbas, in a graft case filed by the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) for irregularities in allocating plots.
What happens if Trump refuses to accept defeat?
Republican candidate Donald Trump has hinted that he may challenge the result of the US presidential election if he loses. “I’ll keep you in suspense,” he said when asked, in the final TV debate against Democrat rival Hillary Clinton, whether…
Hillary widens her lead in opinion poll after final debate
Dhaka – The American television network CNN reported that an opinion poll after the third and final debate showed democratic presidential candidate Hillary R Clinton led Republican candidate Donald Trump by 52 to 39 percent a remarkable widening of the…
Putin’s man, says Hillary: Trump won’t say will accept result
Dhaka – Donald Trump on Wednesday refused to say he would accept the result of the presidential election if he loses to Hillary Clinton, raising the possibility of an extraordinary departure from principles that have underpinned American democracy for more…
Those pampering militants must face action: PM
Dhaka – Strongly criticising BNP for siding with militants, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said those who are pampering militants will face action, UNB news agency reported.
BNP to observe half-day hartal in Rangpur Thursday
Rangpur: BNP will observe a half-day hartat in the district on Thursday demanding the release of party joint secretary general Habib-un-Nabi Khan Sohel. The shutdown was announced at a meeting at the district BNP office on Wednesday morning. UNB News…
BD Mission in Washington condoles Shahidul’s death
Dhaka: Bangladesh Embassy in Washington DC has expressed deep shock at the tragic death of Shahidul Islam, former Personal Officer at the Press Wing of the mission. The embassy held a commemorating meeting at the Bangabandhu Auditorium on Tuesday morning,…
Khaleda condoles BNP leader Jahangir’s death
Dhaka: BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Wednesday expressed deep shock at the death of Noakhali BNP leader Jahangir Alam. Jahangir, former president of Noakhali district unit Jubo Dal and Begumganj thana unit BNP general secretary, died on Tuesday night. UNB…
Naked statue of Hillary Clinton causes fight in Manhattan
Naked statue of Hillary Clinton in downtown Manhattan causes fight during morning commute “To put something up like this in front of my work place…I shouldn’t have to see this,” she later told the Daily News, fighting back tears as…
Hillary, Trump set for last debate as ugly race nears finish
Dhaka — Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump’s ugly and acrimonious battle for the White House is barreling toward the end, with the candidates taking the debate stage Wednesday night for one final primetime showdown.For Trump, the debate is perhaps his…
IPU wants MPs to respond effectively to HR violations
Dhaka – MPs from 138 countries will convene next week in Geneva to determine specific ways, in which parliaments can respond effectively to serious human rights violations and their underlying causes, including human rights situations likely to lead to conflict,…
Janata League leader dies fighting stab injuries at DMCH
Dhaka – A Naraganganj-based leader of Awami Janata League, who suffered injuries in an attack by miscreants on Tuesday night, succumbed to his injuries at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Wednesday morning, UNB news agency reported.
Police foil Nat’l Committee’s march towards Indian HC; 30 injured
Dhaka – Police foiled a procession of the National Committee to Protect Oil, Gas, Mineral Resources, Power and Port near Mowchak area in the capital on Tuesday, UNB news agency reported.
BNP denounces attack on Nat’l Committee procession
Dhaka-Terming inhuman and brutal the police attack on a procession of the National Committee to Protect Oil, Gas, Mineral Resources, Power and Port towards Indian High Commission in the city, BNP on Tuesday said it has demonstrated that the country…
SDGs to be achieved if AL remains in power: Hasina
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said Bangladesh will be able to attain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) only if Awami League remains in power, UNB news agency reported.