Dhaka, Sept 13 (UNB) – BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Friday alleged that the government is creating obstacles to their party’s reorganising process by not allowing it to hold its councils at the grassroots level.
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Dumping fossil fuels to drive green development
By Busani Bafana Cape Town, South Africa, Sep 11 2019 (IPS) – Disinvestments in fossil fuels amounting to 11 trillion dollars – eight times the global GDP – have been recorded in the last six months of this year, according…
BNP’s 12-day progarmme seeking release of Khaleda
Dhaka, Sept 12 (UNB) – As part of the party’s move to intensify its movement demanding the release of Khaleda Zia, BNP’s different associate bodies will stage a 12-day human-chain programme in the city.
Govt working to annihilate opposition, alleges BNP
Dhaka, Sept 12 (UNB) – Shrugging off Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s remark that Awami League does not believed in the politics of vengeance, BNP on Thursday said the government is working in a planned way to ‘eliminate’ the opposition parties.
UK Labour for Parliament recall as no-deal Brexit papers out
Labour has said it is “more important than ever” that Parliament is recalled after the government published its no-deal Brexit assessment.
Maintain peace for development: PM to police
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday hoped that the police will continue their sincere efforts to maintain peace and discipline in the country which is essential for economic development.
BNP forms human chain seeking Khaleda’s release
BNP today formed a human chain in the city demanding its chairperson Khaleda Zia’s release from jail.
UP member beaten to death in Rajbari
Rajbari, Sept 11 (UNB) – A Union Parishad member was bludgeoned to death by miscreants at Bagduli Bazar in Pangsha Upazila on Tuesday night.
Labour deputy Tom Watson for Brexit re-poll before election
Labour must prioritise reversing Brexit through another referendum, over winning power in a general election, its deputy leader Tom Watson is to say. He will warn that a snap election before the end of the year may fail to resolve…
Quader ad manager, Hasan Asst: AL ‘company of lies’: Rizvi
Dhaka, Sept 10 – BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Tuesday said the ruling Awami League is a ‘company of lies’.
Arrest warrant against Tarique in N’ganj AL leader’s case
Narayanganj, Sept 9 (UNB) – A court here on Monday issued a warrant for the arrest for three people, including BNP acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, in a defamation case.
Boris Johnson’s second bid to trigger general election fails
PA Media: UK News10 September 2019 Boris Johnson has suffered another humiliating Commons defeat after his second bid for a snap general election was rejected by MPs.
Zia wasn’t an illegal president, says BNP
Dhaka – Protesting the Prime Minister’s remark about their party founder, BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Monday said Ziaur Raman was not an illegal president as he was elected with people’s votes. “The Prime Minister made derogatory remarks…
GM Quader made deputy leader of the opposition
Dhaka, Sept 9 (UNB) – Jatiya Party Senior Co-Chairman Raushon Ershad has been recognised as the Leader of Opposition in Parliament while its Chairman GM Quader as her deputy. Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury gave them the recognition, according a…
AL destroyed democracy together with Jatiya Party: BNP
Taking a swipe at the Prime Minister for accusing Khaleda Zia of creating the scope for HM Ershad to grab power in 1982, BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said it is the Awami League-led government that has…
JS in short session: Sitting adjourned to respect Ershad
Dhaka, Sept 8 – The business of the Jatiya Sangsad was adjourned on Sunday showing respects to late sitting MP and Leader of the Opposition in Parliament HM Ershad who died on July 14 last.
Khaleda paved way for Ershad’s take over in 1982: Hasina
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday accused Khaleda Zia of paving the way for HM Ershad to take over power in 1982 and enjoying various facilities from the former military ruler.
Power-sharing to avert Jatiya Party split
The two feuding groups of Jatiya Party have finally reached a consensus to keep the party united accepting GM Quader as its Chairman and Raushon Ershad the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament.
BNP picks Rita Rahman for Rangpur-3 by-polls
BNP picked Rita Rahman, chief of People’s Party of Bangladesh, one of the components of the 20-party alliance, as its candidate to contest the Rangpur-3 by-election.
Jatiya Party row not Awami League’s headache: Quader
Dhaka, Sept 06 – The ruling Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday said that their party would never interfere in the internal affairs of Jatiya Party (JP-Ershad), the main opposition in the parliament.
Govt has depleted Bangladesh economy: BNP
Dhaka, Sept 6 – The BNP on Friday accused the Awami League government of depleting the economy through ‘widespread plundering’.
UK opposition parties reject Boris Johnson’s election call
London, Sept 6 (AP/UNB) — Britain’s opposition parties said Friday that they won’t support Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s call for an election when the issue gets voted on next week, piling more pressure on Britain’s embattled leader. The parties have…
BNP opposes plan to collect toll from long-haul vehicles
Dhaka, Sept 6 (UNB) – BNP on Friday opposed the government plan to collect toll from long-haul vehicles that ply national highways, saying it is an anti-people move which will aggravate traffic situation and cause a finical burden on passengers.…
Robert Mugabe, longtime Zimbabwe leader, dies at 95
Harare, Sept 6 (AP/UNB) — Robert Mugabe, the former leader of Zimbabwe forced to resign in 2017 after a 37-year rule whose early promise was eroded by economic turmoil, disputed elections and human rights violations, has died. He was 95.…
ACC turns blind eye to corruption in different projects: BNP
Dhaka, Sept 5 (UNB) – BNP on Thursday alleged that the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has been playing a silent role though corruption has ‘turned epidemic’ in every sector and at different projects. Speaking at a press beefing at BNP’s Nayapaltan…
Jatiya Party faces split over picking leader in Parliament
Dhaka, Sept 05 – Dispute in the Jatiya Party (JP-Ershad), main opposition in the parliament, over its chairman position, has taken a serious turn as the party’s senior co-chairperson Raushan Ershad was declared chairperson by one of its faction yesterday.
Raushan, GM Quader fight for Leader of Opposition post
Dhaka, Sept 04 – Fighting has erupted in Jatiya Party (JP) over the appointment of opposition leader in parliament between sister-in-law Begum Raushan Ershad and brother-in-law GM Quader. Both the followers of GM Quader and Begum Raushan Ershad demanded to…
Act against anti-govt propaganda: PM asks businessmen
Dhaka, Sep 4 (UNB) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday urged the business community to act against anti-government propaganda as it ultimately affects them. “Some people are relentlessly carrying out propaganda against us (the government). You’ll (the businessmen) have…
Oikya Front briefs foreign diplomats on political issues
Dhaka, Sept 4 (UNB) – Jatiya Oikyafront, led by Dr Kamal Hossain, on Wednesday briefed foreign diplomats stationed in Dhaka about the country’s latest situation and some other political issues, including BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia’s health condition and Barrister Mainul…
UK’s Johnson weakened by party defections over Brexit
London, Sep 3 (AP/UNB) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered key defections from his party Tuesday, losing a working majority in Parliament and weakening his position as he tried to prevent lawmakers from blocking his Brexit plans. On a…