BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said Bangladesh’s democracy had been killed through December 30 national election.
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Filipino Muslims vote on autonomy after long peace effort
Marawi, Jan 22 (AP/UNB) — Muslims in the southern Philippines voted Monday in a referendum on a new autonomous region that seeks to end nearly half a century of unrest, in what their leaders are touting as the best alternative…
Bd opposition BNP pushes for fresh polls, movement
Claiming that Awami League has turned into a ‘mass enemy’ for ‘looting democracy’, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said their movement will continue until a people’s government is installed through a fresh election under a nonparty…
Cabinet clears President’s 75000-word JS inaugural speech
The cabinet on Monday approved the draft speech of President Abdul Hamid to be delivered at the inaugural session of the 11th Parliament, which will begin on January 30 next.
For a democratic European government
There is one issue which cannot be ignored by parties intending to take part in the forthcoming European election—the absence of a democratic European government. This is the main cause of the crisis in the European Union: a union of…
Warrant against Khaleda: Instigating religious issue case
Dhaka, Jan 20 – A Dhaka court on Sunday issued an arrest warrant against BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, in a case filed for allegedly making false and instigative remarks on religious issues involving the ruling Awami League.
Gulshan attack accused Ripon placed under police remand
Dhaka, Jan 20 – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka court on Sunday placed Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) member Md Mammunur Rashid, an accused in Gulshan Holey Artisan Bakery café attack case, on a five-day remand.
Elections are never cent percent perfect: Quader tells UN
The ruling Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday said there is no instance in the world where general elections were hundred percent fair and perfect.
Ershad off to Singapore for medical treatment
Jatiya Party Chairman and Leader of the Opposition in Parliament HM Ershad left here for Singapore on Sunday for medical checkup.
Free country from corruption, drug abuse, militancy: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday asked the Home Ministry to work with greater attention to root out drug abuse, terrorism, militancy and corruption from the country as that is the necessity of time.
Ruling party men reckless with ‘diabolic joy’: BNP
Strongly condemning the gang-rape of a woman ‘by Jubo League men’ in Noakhali, BNP on Sunday alleged that the activists of ruling Awami League have turned reckless with ‘diabolic joy’ after their ‘false victory’ in the 11th parliamentary election through…
AL celebrates victory to hide moral defeat: Fakhrul
BNP on Saturday alleged that the ruling party is celebrating its victory to divert people’s attention from ‘vote rigging’ in the December-30 election.
People spontaneously mandated AL in Dec 30 polls: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said the people of the country spontaneously gave their verdict in favour of Awami League’s manifesto in the December-30 election to free the country from terrorism, militancy, drugs, corruption, hunger and poverty, and ensure…
Zia’s 83rd birth anniversary Saturday
BNP will celebrate the 83rd birth anniversary of its founder Ziaur Rahman on Saturday.
2 BNP stalwarts suggest change in party leadership
Following the party’s disastrous defeat in the 11th national election, two BNP standing committee members on Friday suggested a change in the party leadership through holding a council.
Quader foresees ‘split’ in Oikyafront
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday predicted that the Jatiya Oikyafront will not survive for lack of principles and ideals in the alliance.
AL leader Quader sees split in Jatiya Oikya Front alliance
The Jatiya Oikya Front, the opposition alliance formed with the BNP, will not stay united, according to Awami League leader Obaidul Quader. “Seeing them, we spotted break-up factors in the Oikya Front from the moment it began its journey. It…
HC order Thursday on legality of new MPs-elect taking oath
Dhaka, Jan 16 – The High Court will deliver its order on Thursday on a writ petition filed challenging the legality of oath-taking of lawmakers elected in the December 30 polls last year. After completion of hearing, the HC bench…
Hearing on charge-hearing, Khaleda’s bail plea deferred
A court here Wednesday deferred the hearing on charge framing and bail petition of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in a case over the killing of eight people in an arson attack on a bus in 2015.
Hasan Mahmud calls TIB report on polls Oikyafront’s version
Dismissing the report of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) that found irregularities in 47 out of 50 constituencies during the national election as ‘questionable and controversial’, Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Wednesday said it is similar to Jatiya Oikyafront’s version.
UK’s May faces no-confidence vote after Brexit plan crushed
British lawmakers overwhelmingly rejected Prime Minister Theresa May’s divorce deal with the European Union on Tuesday, plunging the Brexit process into chaos and triggering a no-confidence vote that could topple her government.
‘Arrest business’ by police now order of the day: BNP
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday alleged that the ‘arrest business’ by law enforcers has now become a regular practice as a reign of terror has been established in the country.
Quader asks Fakhrul to quit BNP accepting failures
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir should resign from his party shouldering the responsibility for the failures both in the movement and the election.
Brexit uncertainty risks UK rights
The United Kingdom Parliament’s decision on Tuesday night to reject decisively the European Union withdrawal agreement leaves the country’s future up in the air.
Salman F Rahman made PM’s adviser
Dhaka, Jan 16 – Salman F Rahman, vice-chairman of Beximco Group, has been made Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s adviser on private industry and investment.
TIB for judicial probe of irregularities in Parliament election
Transparency International Bangladesh has called the 11th general election as partially participatory, citing many irregularities during voting.
Demand for reelection unconstitutional: Anisul
Law Minister Anisul Huq on Tuesday described Jatiya Oikyafront’s demand for reelection as ‘unconstitutional and disrespect’ to people’s verdict.
Govt failed to rein in overheated rice market, alleges BNP
BNP on Tuesday alleged that the government has completely failed to control the overheated rice market as the ruling party-backed syndicate is raising the prices of the staple through tricks.
Apologise to nation for ‘vote rigging’, Fakhrul tells Quader
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday asked his ruling party counterpart Obaidul Quader to apologise publicly for committing the offence of ‘vote rigging’ in the 11th parliamentary election.
Political parties to be invited to exchange greetings: Quader
Dhaka, Jan 14 – Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Monday said the political parties will be invited for exchanging greetings with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina but not for holding any dialogue.