The alliance of Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) and Bangladesher Samajtantrik Dal (BSD) will launch a three-day Long March towards Teesta Barrage on April 17 demanding equitable share of waters of 54 common rivers, including the Teesta, flowing from India.
Police recovered 15 crude bombs from Masterda Surya Sen Hall of Dhaka University on Friday evening following a clash between two factions of the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) of the hostel unit. Police raided the building around 5pm. The two…
Elected representatives of Grameen Bank governing body on Friday deplored the government decision to change its governing body election system. A statement issued by Grameen Bank director Tahasina Khatoon on Friday alleged that the government has decided to introduce the…
Food Minister Qamrul Islam says he is ashamed that Tarique Rahman is being allowed to go unpunished even after terming Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman an “illegal” prime minister. He also said giving publicity to the BNP Senior Vice-Chairman’s statement was…
Hefajat-e-Islam amir Allama Ahmed Shafi on Friday said they have no conflict with the government and the ruling Awami League. “We’re not against Sheikh Hasina and Awami League,” he said while addressing the second session on the opening day of…
Apparently referring to BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and her son Tarique Rahman’s recent remarks against Bangabandhu, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged people not be confused with the motivated remarks of those who never wanted Bangladesh’s independence. “Those who…
The government has taken stringent security measures across the country so people can celebrate Bengali New Year’s Day, Pahela Baishakh, peacefully. Bangla New Year Pahela Baishakh will be celebrated across the country on Monday. In capital, Dhaka Metropolitan Police and…
A case was filed on Thursday against BNP senior vice-chairman Tarique Rahman for calling Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman illegal prime minister of Bangladesh. KM Hasan Kabir Arif, assistant secretary of central Awami League sub-committee, filed the case with Sadar Police…
Senior lawmakers of the ruling Awami League (AL) on Thursday strongly criticised BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, her elder son Tarique Rahman for their recent remarks terming Ziaur Rahman as country’s “first” president and Bangabandhu as first “illegal” prime minister. Taking…
The High Court on Thursday directed the government to take action against those who were involved in the 2001 post-polls violence. The court asked the Home Secretary, the Inspector General of Police and other respondents to implement the directive and…
Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves have reached yet another milestone by crossing $20 billion-mark, due mainly to buoyant remittance flow and declining import, the central bank officials say. Bangladesh Bank’s Forex Reserve and Treasury Management Department General Manager Kazi Sayedur Rahman…
Raushan Ershad has said her Jatiya Party wants to assist the government being in the Opposition. But, the Leader of the Opposition admitted in Parliament on Thursday that many saw her party’s role with suspicion. The position of her husband…
The rigid control over the local government bodies by MPs and the government officials’ unwillingness to ensure people’s participation in power domains has made the Zila Parishads virtually dysfunctional, says TIB. “Although the Zila Parishad is an important local government…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed keen interest to set up deep seaport in Sonadia and a container terminal in Doublemooring, Chittagong through their DP World, a leader in international marine terminal operations and development, logistics and related services.…
Guinness World Records authorities have officially certified Bangladesh’s record for singing national anthem simultaneously by the largest number of 254,537 people on March 26. The record has also been officially posted on the Guinness World Records website (http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records-4000/most-people-singing-a-nationalregional-anthem-simultaneously/ The number…
Bangladesh’s GDP growth in the current fiscal year will stand at around 5.4 percent due to political turmoil it suffered, the World Bank forecast on Wednesday saying it is not bad if achieved finally. The political turmoil in the last…
Parliament on Wednwsday made an obituary reference unanimously to sitting MP Shawkat Hossain Hiron from Barisal-5 who passed away early yesterday, and adjourned its session by postponing the day’s business. Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Choudhury placed the obituary reference in…
Criticising BNP senior vice-chairman Tarique Rahman for his remark against Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Law Minister Anisul Haque on Wednesday said Tarique needs a brain check-up. The Law Minister came up with the remark while talking…
In just two weeks of making the startling claim that Ziaur Rahman was Bangladesh’s first president, Tarique Rahman has now said Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was an ‘illegal’ Prime Minister. He made the assertion at a function, organised by the…
Jatiya Party MP Kazi Firoz Rashid on Tuesday said his party is not seen as a real opposition in parliament. Standing on a point of order in the House, he expressed his dismay after no one from JP has been…
BNP has urged the government to allow Khaleda Zia to operate her bank accounts. The BNP chief’s eight bank accounts were frozen by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) at the end of 2007, during the army-backed caretaker regime. “Begum…
Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Tuesday denied a news report that the government added Tk. 3,210 crore to the Revised Annual Development Programme for current fiscal year 2013-14. He said the revised outlay in the ADP remains unchanged at TK…
The High Court on Monday directed the authorities concerned to submit before it probe reports on police firing on the students of Rajshahi University made by police as per the Police Regulations of Bengal, 1943. An HC bench comprising Justice…
Parliament on Monday witnessed an unscheduled debate on monthly income of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and her inability to pay house rent as government ministers raised question about the expenditure of the former premier. Taking floor on point of order,…
Bangladesh on Monday officially lodged a strong protest with the Indian authorities against the killing of three Bangladesh nationals by Indian civilians in Tripura. Voicing deep concern over the matter, Bangladesh also urged the Indian authorities to launch an inquiry…
Parliament on Monday passed the Supreme Court Judges (Remuneration and Privileges) (Amendment) Bill, 2014 with the provision for special allowances to the Supreme Court judges. With the passage of the bill, the chief justice, judges of the appellate and high…
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jun on Monday expressed his optimism that the 21st century would be marked by the massive rise of developing countries and the world would be more equal and more prosperous. He made this comment while…
The Cabinet on Monday approved the draft of the ‘Surplus Public Servants Absorption Bill, 2014′, subject to the vetting of the Law Ministry, with a view to maintaining the continuity of the Public Servants Absorption Ordinance 1978. The approval was…
India’s policy towards Bangladesh would not change even if there is a change of regime in New Delhi after the elections, its high commissioner in Dhaka has said. The Lok Sabha elections started on Monday and would continue for a…
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said Bangladesh is always ready to host any International Cricket Council (ICC)-sponsored cricket tournament. The Prime Minister came up with the offer when visiting ICC president Alan Assac met her at her office. PM’s…