The 70th birth anniversary of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia has been celebrated, in a low kye though. First the BNP chiarperson’s birth day party was held at the family level in early hours of August 15 and then in a…
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BCL Avtivist Pranajit confesses to killing fellow
Activist of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) Pranajit Das reportedly made a confessional statement before a court here on Saturday over the killing of a fellow activist at Madanmohan College in the city on Wednesday. Judge Anwarul Haque of Sylhet Metropolitan…
PM pays tribute to Bangabandhu at Tungipara
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday placed a wreath at the mazar of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Tungi[ara, marking the the National Mourning Day, 40th martyrdom anniversary of the great leader. After placing the wreath, the Prime Minister stood…
High Court under fire for observations about poll-time govt
Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Huq has criticised a High Court observation on interim government, dubbing it ‘uncalled for’. The Gazipur-1 MP was speaking at a discussion and special prayers programme organised to mark National Mourning Day in the…
Khaleda turns 70 Saturday
BNP chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia turns ’70’ on Saturday. Unlike previous years, Party sources hinted, Khaleda may not cut cake at the wee hours on Saturday celebrating her birthday at her Gulshan office. A BNP leader close…
EC doesn’t accept audit reports of 22 parties
The Election Commission has turned down the audit reports of 22 political parties submitted on their financial transactions in 2014 as they failed to follow the due process. The Commission on Thursday sent a letter to the 22 political parties…
Manzoor murder further report Nov 12
A Dhaka court on Thursday fixed November 12 for submission of the further investigation report for the last time in the Mazoor murder case. Judge SM Saiful Islam of Dhaka’s First Additional District and Sessions Judge’s Court set the new…
Khaleda postpones London visit for ‘pol personal reasons’
In a dramatic turn around BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia has postponed her visit to London for treatment of her eye problems due to pressuring need to be at home for political and personal reasons, according to party sources. Though she…
Govt out to suppress movement using guns: 20-party
The BNP-led 20-party alliance on Thursday alleged that the government wants to suppress the movement of the coalition by using guns. “Obstructions were also created during anti-Ayub and anti-Ershad movements in the past but people rose against them surpassing all…Wait…
Khaleda reaffirms unity of 20-party, departing for London Friday
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday held a meeting with top leaders of 20-party opposition alliance dispelling the remours about disunity within the coalition. “The unity of 20-party alliance is there and it will remain intact in future also. There is…
JCD president Rajib on record 16-day remand
A Dhaka court on Wednesday placed Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) President Rajib Ahsan on 16 days’ remand in eight cases filed against him with Paltan Police Station of the capital. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Ali Masud Sheikh passed the orders…
PM vents her anger against those seeking constt reform
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday slammed those seeking constitutional amendment again, saying that these people were either advisers to military dictators or worked with them in other capacity and sucked their feet and begged their mercy. “While discussing, some…
Fakhrul goes to USA from Singrpore for better treatment
BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday night left Singapore for the USA for better medical treatment. “Mr Fakhrul Islam, accompanied by his wife Rahat Ara Begum flew to New York on advice of doctors at the…
No-early polls, observe birth day not on 15 Aug – Sayed Ashraf
Public Administration Minister Syed Ashraful Islam here on Tuesday urged BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to celebrate her birthday either before or after the National Mourning Day that falls on August 15. “Have enjoyment on your (Khaleda’s) birthday before or after…
Khaleda calls 20-Party meet Tuesday night
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia is going to hold a meeting of the 20-party alliance on Tuesday night to discuss the latest development in the political arena, strategies and next course of action, according to alliance sources. The former premier convened…
Khaleda may visit London for treatment, discuss pol dev
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia is likely to leave Dhaka for London for treatment of her eye trouble sometime this week, according to BNP sources. Briefing reporters the BNP spokeperosn Asaduzzamam Ripon on Monday said that she may leave Dhaka in…
BNP chief Khaleda Zia to visit UK for treatment
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is going to leave for London for treatment in a day or two.Her elder son Tarique Rahman is staying there for the last seven years.
BNP accuses govt of detaining its leaders in fabricated casees
BNP on Sunday alleged that the government is running the country undemocratically adopting a lopsided policy. “Giving up democratic attitude, the current regime is governing the country following a unilateral policy,” said BNP spokesman Asaduzzaman Ripon in a statement.
B Chowdhury wants tribunal to end child women killing
Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh (BDB) President AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury on Sunday demanded that all the cases of child killings and rape be disposed of within six months by setting up a tribunal in this regard. “The government fails to protect the…
Politics over religious sentiment won’t be allowed: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday warned that the government will not allow anyone in Bangladesh to do politics over religious sentiment. “At least, this can’t be done in Bangladesh…we won’t allow this in the country,” she said. The Prime…
Mufti Izahar sent to jail, IOJ protests
A court in Chittagong on Saturday sent Mufti Izharul Islam to jail in a case filed under the Explosive Substances Act. Chittagong Metropolitan Magistrate Abdul Quader passed the order when police produced him before his court. Additional Commissioner (crime and…
27 Jamaat-Shibir men sued in Khulna
A total of 27 Shibir men, including Khulna City unit president Mim Hossain Miraz, were sent to jail today.They were produced to Khulna Metropolitan Magistrate Court with a seven-day remand prayer. Judge of the Magistrate Court Iqbal Faruk passed the…
Opposition meetings rallies being obstructed: Gen Mahbub
BNP standing committee member Lt Gen (retd) Mahbubur Rahman on Friday accused the government of obstructing the opposition’s democratic rights to hold rallies and meetings. “Now we have to hold indoor programmes. Our rights to hold rallies, meetings, and other…
Bnp for fair probe of land grabbing charge against minister
BNP on Friday demanded a fair investigation into the allegation of land grabbing against LGRD and cooperative Minister Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain brought by Bangladesh Hindu-Buddhist-Christian Unity Council. “Bangladesh Hindu-Buddhist-Christian Unity Council yesterday (Thursday) accused LGRD Minister and the Prime Minister’s…
Stop gangrape, repression on children, river linking: Charmonai Pir
The Pir Shaheb of Charmonai on Friday called for stern punishment against killers and rapists of children and women and protested the steps taken by the government f India to implement the river interlinking project depriving Bangladesh.
BNP’s Dudu freed from jail
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s adviser Shamsuzzaman Dudu was freed from Kashimpur jail on bail on Friday. Nasir Hossain, jailer of Unit-2 of the jail, said the BNP leader walked out of the jail around 12:15 am.
PM’s special envoy Ershad wants govt to apologise
Voicing his utter frustration over the recent spate of child repression, Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad on Thursday said the government should apologise to the nation over a baby being shot in her mother’s womb during a clash between two…
Noman for talks on fresh polls, EC reconstitution
Renewing his party’s demand for a fresh election, BNP vice chairman Abdullah Al Noman on Wednesday urged the government to engage in talks for holding a fresh election and reconstitution of the Election Commission. “No undemocratic government could hang onto…
Bnp alleges law not equal for all in Bangladesh
BNP on Wednesday alleged that the law is not equal for all in Bangladesh at the moment, as the trials of the courts can’t be held independently due to the government’s influence. “The law is not equal for all now.…
10 Bnp leaders placed on demand for ‘subversive activities’
A court in Dhaka on Tuesday placed 10 leaders of different local units of BNP on one day remand in a case for subversive activities during the hartal-blockade programmes enforced by the BNP-led 20-party alliance after January 5.