BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said Jatiya Oikya Front, led by Dr Kamal Hossain, has been formed to ‘restore’ democracy and people’s voting rights.
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Young pol leaders develop action plans for peaceful polls
Dhaka, 16th October: The Democracy International (DI) on Tuesday convened 167 young political leaders affiliated with Bangladesh Awami League (AL), Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jatiya Party (JP) at a national conference that provided the leaders with a platform to…
Dr Zafarullah, 3 others sued for land grabbing, extortion
A case has been filed against four people, including Gonoshasthya Kendra founder Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury ,on charge of occupying a land and demanding extortion.
Oikya Front announces maiden rally in Sylhet Oct 23
The newly formed Jatiya Oikya Front will start its programmes by holding a grand rally in Sylhet city on Oct 23 to mobilise public support in favour of its 7-point demand for holding a credible election.
PM Hasina off to Riyadh on 4-day visit to KSA
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left here for Riyadh on Tuesday on a four-day bilateral visit to Saudi Arabia at the invitation of King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud.
NAP, NDP sever ties with BNP-led 20-party alliance
Dhaka, Oct 16 – Two political parties in the fold of BNP-led 20-party alliance on Tuesday severed their relations with the alliance accusing the BNP of maintaining relations what they said with the masterminds of the 1/11 changeover.
‘Khaleda’s case order date set ‘illegally at govt behest’
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday alleged that the date for delivering verdict in Zia Charitable Trust graft case against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and others was fixed “illegally at the behest of the government”.
Zia Charitable Trust case verdict Oct 29
A court here on Tuesday fixed October 29 to deliver its verdict against BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and three other accused in Zia Charitable Trust graft case.
2 bodies recovered after action on Narsingdi ‘militant den’
The bodies of two suspected militants were recovered from a ‘militant den’ at Bhogiratpur in Sadar upazila following a joint operation, ‘Gordian Knot’, on Tuesday.
Single European EU President: For democratic European polity
Experts and pundits have long discussed how to fill the perceived gap between ordinary citizens and the workings of the European institutions. EU institutions have been suffering for a long time from a knowledge deficit, even more so than a…
20-party welcomes Jatiya Oikya Front, says Nazrul
Leaders of the BNP-led 20-party alliance on Monday welcomed the new opposition alliance, Jatiya Oikya Front. BNP standing committee member and 20-party coordinator Nazrul Islam Khan came up with the remark while briefing reporters after a meeting of the alliance’s…
Mural of Syed Amir Ali inaugurated at RU
Rajshahi, Oct 15 – A mural of Syed Amir Ali was inaugurated at Sayed Amir Ali Hall of Rajshahi University (RU) on Saturday evening.
Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukder boycotts EC meeting
Dhaka, Oct 15 – Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukder yesterday once again boycotted the 36th Commission meeting after giving a note of dissent as he was not allowed to talk on his five-point proposals.
Draft Bill for commission to oversee tv, radio, online media
Dhaka, Oct 15 – The cabinet has endorsed a new draft of the broadcast law that will facilitate the constitution of a commission to oversee radio, television and online news outlets and ensure they play by the rules.
PM flies to Saudi Arabia Tuesday
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina leaves here for Riyadh on Tuesday afternoon on a four-day bilateral visit to Saudi Arabia at the invitation of King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud.
What Is wrong with the nordic model?
Political scientists love the Nordics. They seem to have everything right. Their model is often held up as the pinnacle of good governance, economics, and social policy. Adoption of Scandinavian institutions and ways of doing things by other countries is…
MJ Akbar sues woman journo over harassment accusation
The minister filed the legal suit through his advocates Karanjawala and Co. a day after he released his first official statement over the alleged charges of sexual harassment on him.
Jatiya Oikya Front with FFs to defeat evil forces: BNP
BNP senior leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday said Jatiya Oikya Front was formed with the leaders who had contributions to the Liberation War to defeat the evil forces.
Religious rights of all to be protected: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said the aim of her government is to build Bangladesh with non-communal spirit where the religious rights of all will be protected.
Khaleda’s bail extended in Zia Orphanage Case
The High Court on Monday extended until October 23 the bail of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case.
People now suffer from ‘digital phobia’: BNP
BNP on Monday alleged that people are now suffering from ‘digital phobia’ as the government enacted various ‘black laws’ like Digital Security Act to ‘restrict’ the freedom of expression.
AL-BCL clash leaves one dead in Chattogram
An activist of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) was killed during a clash between BCL and Awami League workers at Fultoli Bazar in Fatikchhari upazila on Sunday night.
Myanmar demonstrators condemn foreign intervention
Several thousand pro-military and nationalist demonstrators marched through Yangon on Sunday, voicing their support for Myanmar’s armed forces and government while condemning foreign involvement in the country’s affairs.
MJ Akbar won’t quit over sex harassment charges
Union Minister MJ Akbar, who has been outed by nearly a dozen women as a sexual predator during his days as a newspaper editor, would not resign, reports NDTV citing sources.
BNP leader Tariqul seriously sick, hospitalised
BNP standing committee member Tariqul Islam has been admitted to a city hospital as fell sick seriously.
Befitting reply for those tarnishing country’s image: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said the Padma Bridge will be a befitting reply to those who tried to tarnish the country’s image and obstruct its march forward once the project is implemented with Bangladesh’s own funding.
Graft trial to continue in Khaleda’s absence: HC
The High Court on Sunday cleared the way to continue the trial proceedings of Zia Charitable Trust graft case against BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia in her absence.
Left Alliance plans sit-in, memo to President for fair poll
Left Democratic Alliance (LDA) on Sunday announced a two-day programme, including a sit-in and a memorandum to President Abdul Hamid, to press for holding the next polls under a non-party neutral administration.
BNP slams govt for filing ‘fictitious’ cases against leaders
BNP on Sunday presented a list of its dead, sick, and hajj-performing leaders reportedly implicated in various ‘fictitious’ cases filed over the last one and a half months.
Dr Kamal joined hands with killers, says PM Hasina
Taking a swipe at Dr Kamal Hossain, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said the Gono Forum chief has joined hands with killers.