Yangon, Feb 05 (Kyodo/UNB)-About 70 members of detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s political party convened their own version of parliament Thursday in defiance of a military coup that prevented newly elected lawmakers from sitting, local media said.
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China and Russia Throw Protective Arms Around Myanmar
By Thalif Deen UNITED NATIONS, Feb 4 2021 (IPS) – When million-dollar arms sales knock on the door, human rights violations and war crimes fly out of the window. As the United Nations grapples for a reaction to the military…
Sedition case against Hefazat chief, report submission deferred
Special Correspondent Dhaka, Feb 04 – A Dhaka court on Wednesday asked the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) to submit a report on 3 March, after investigating a sedition case filed against Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh chief Junaid Babunagari in connection with…
Al Jazeera on Bangladesh: BNP seeks explanation from govt
Dhaka, Feb 4 – Expressing deep concern over the report aired by Qatar-based news channel Al Jazeera on Bangladesh, BNP has sought an ‘acceptable and credible’ explanation from the government over it.
Tarique Rahman given 2years in prison in Defamation case
Narail, Feb 4 – A court in Narail has sentenced BNP’s Senior Vice Chairman Tarique Rahman to two years in jail for making a derogatory statement against Bangabandhu in 2014.
Hasina’s convoy attack verdict reflects govt desire, says BNP
Dhaka, Feb 4 (UNB) – BNP on Thursday alleged that the government’s desire has been reflected in the lower court’s verdict in a case filed over the attack on Sheikh Hasina’s convoy in Satkhira in 2002. “Awami League has indulged…
Myanmar Looks Back in Fear and Anger after Military Coup
Yangon, Myanmar, Feb 3 2021 (IPS) – As night fell on Tuesday, the second day of the military coup in Myanmar, two familiar scenes were being played out on opposite sides of the world.
BNP leader Salauddin sent to jail
Special Correspondent Dhaka, Feb 03 – A Dhaka court on Wednesday refused bail to Md Salauddin Ahmed, former BNP lawmaker from Demra, and sent him to the jail in a case filed over torching a bus in 2015.
Dhaka rejects instigated ‘desperate smear campaign’
‘Al Jazeera becomes an instrument for malicious political designs aimed at destabilising Bangladesh’ Dhaka, Feb 1 – The government of Bangladesh has rejected the desperate “smear campaign” instigated by extremists and their allies, working from London and elsewhere.
BNP calls PM’s democracy remarks ridiculous
Dhaka, Feb 1 – BNP on Monday alleged that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina “made a mockery” with her comment that a strong opposition in the country is a must for democracy as she herself ‘buried democracy’.
‘BNP wants to hurt country by sponsoring communalism’
Dhaka, Jan 31 – General secretary of the Awami League Obaidul Quader has said that the people of the country are ready to unite against communalism. He said this while addressing a discussion meeting on the occasion of Seven Murder…
Samyabadi Dal (ML) opens central office in Dhaka
The Bangladesher Samyabadi Dal (ML) on Friday took a fresh vow to contribute to the democratic movement with a view to achieving the rights of working people and turning Bangladesh into a prosperous country.
Close Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee: Firoz Rashid
Jatiya Sangsad, Jan 24 – Jatiya Party MP Kazi Firoz Rashid on Sunday demanded of the Home Minister to take steps to close Ekattorer Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee and all other such committees so that no one can annihilate people.
Khaleda’s son Koko ‘killed through torture’: BNP
Dhaka, Jan 24 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday alleged that their party Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s younger son Arafat Rahman Koko was killed ‘through torture’ by the interim regime of Fakhruddin-Moyeenuddin after the 1/11 political changeover…
Remove confusion about vaccines: Fakhrul
Dhaka, Jan 24 – The BNP on Sunday urged the government to ensure free corona vaccine for all by removing all the confusions about the jabs that came from India.
‘Mass Upsurge Day’ is being observed in Bangladesh Sunday
Today, January 24 is Mass Upsurge Day. On this day in 1969, student-led protesters laid siege to the Central Secretariat and at one point broke into it and burnt it, partially.
6th death anniversary Khaleda’s second son Koko Sunday
Dhaka, Jan 23 – The sixth death anniversary of Arafat Rahman Koko, younger son of BNP’s founder Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, will be observed on Sunday.
Biden: The Task of a Good Loser
What for Donald Trump was an insult, for Joe Biden is an acknowledgement: the new president of the United States is the establishment in its purest form. No other similar case is remembered of having reached the presidency with better preparation.
Conspiracy on to keep Bangladesh subservient, alleges BNP
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday alleged that a conspiracy is there to keep Bangladesh subservient to others weakening its existence and sovereignty.
Attack on Chittagong BNP office: BCL sues 45 BNP activists
A case has been filed against 45 BNP leaders and activists a day after an attack on BNP office in Chittagong city.
On Day One, Biden targets Trump policies on climate, virus
With the stroke of a pen, Biden ordered a halt to the construction of Trump’s U.S.-Mexico border wall, ended the ban on travel from some Muslim-majority countries, declared his intent to rejoin the Paris Climate Accord and the World Health Organization and revoked the approval of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, aides said.
Biden takes the helm as president facing pandemic, divisions
Joe Biden became the 46th President of the United States on Wednesday, swearing the oath of office just before noon to take the helm.
Donald Trump’s farewell: We did what we came to do
US President Donald Trump has made his farewell address before leaving office, saying: “We did what we came to do – and so much more.”
Washington DC prepares for Biden inauguration
Security has been ramped up in Washington DC in preparation for an inauguration like no other.
Zia’s 85th birth anniversary celebrated
BNP and its associate bodies on Tuesday celebrated the 85th birth anniversary of its founder Ziaur Rahman taking a fresh vow to ‘restore’ democracy in the country.
President Abdul Hamid at Parliament opening session 2021
Let us all, irrespective of our religion-colour-caste, repay the debt of blood of millions of martyrs through establishment of an exploitation-free society by shunning the differences of party, paths and opinion.
EC now ‘AL’s electoral post box’: BNP
Dhaka, Jan 18 – Bringing various allegations of vote ‘rigging’ in Saturday’s second phase of municipal polls, BNP on Monday said the current Election Commission (EC) has been working as an ‘electoral post box’ of Awami League.
Hamid calls for unity at Parliament inaugural session
Dhaka, Jan 18 – Terming Jatiya Sangsad as the centre of people’s hope and aspirations, President Abdul Hamid called for making united efforts to create unity among all irrespective of political affiliations, classes and professions for the continuation of democracy,…
AL snatched victory in municipal polls: BNP
Dhaka, Jan 17 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday alleged that Awami League (AL) candidates snatched the victory in Saturday’s municipal polls by indulging in ‘vote robbery ‘.
Guard troops pour into Washington as states answer the call
WASHINGTON (AP/UNB) — By the busload and planeload, National Guard troops were pouring into the US capital on Saturday, as governors answered the urgent pleas of U.S. defence officials for more troops to help safeguard Washington even as they keep…