BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s conditional release from jail in two corruption cases has been extended by another six months.
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BNP picks Salahuddin, Rezaul for Dhaka-5, Naogaon-6 by-polls
BNP on Sunday picked Salahuddin Ahmed and Sheikh Mohammad Rezaul Islam as its candidates to contest the Dhaka-5 and Naogaon-6 by-elections respectively billed for October 17.
Govt silent over border killings, alleges BNP
Dhaka, Sept 13 – BNP on Sunday alleged that the government has been playing the role of a “silent spectator” over the killing of Bangladeshis “by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) due to its knee-jerk policy”.
নারায়ণগঞ্জ মসজিদে গ্যাস বিস্ফোরণে দোষীদের শাস্তির আওতায় আনুন
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ-এর প্রেসিডিয়াম সদস্য প্রিন্সিপাল মাওলানা সৈয়দ মোসাদ্দেক বিল্লাহ আল-মাদানী বলেছেন, নারায়ণগঞ্জের তল্লা বায়তুস সালাহ জামে মসজিদে গ্যাস বিস্ফোরণে ৩১ জন মুসল্লি নিহত ও অনেকে আহত হয়ে এখনও হাসপাতালে কাতরাচ্ছে। এ ঘটনার মধ্য দিয়ে দেশ একটি দুর্নীতিগ্রস্ত দেশ হিসেবে…
JP picks candidates for Dhaka-5, Naogaon-6 by-polls
Jatiya Party on Saturday announced the names of its candidates for Dhaka-5 and Naogaon-6 by-elections.
Govt giving wrong info over corona: BNP
BNP on Saturday alleged the government has been providing wrong information about coronavirus cases and fatalities.
Govt trying to make extrajudicial killings part of culture
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday alleged that the Awami League government is trying to make enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings part of ‘national culture’.
EC trying to weaken further electoral system: BNP
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday alleged that the Election Commission (EC) is trying to weaken further the country’s ‘already devastated’ electoral process in the name of amending the electoral laws.
BNP slams distortion of its MPs’ questions
Dhaka, Sept 09 – Accusing the Parliament Secretariat of violating the Constitution by distorting the questions of its MPs, BNP on Wednesday said the current parliament has turned into a “rubber-stamp”.
Indictment hearing in Khaleda’s Gatco graft case on Oct 13
DHAKA, Sept 09, 2020 (BSS) – A Dhaka court today fixed October 13 to hold hearing on charge framing in Gatco graft case against BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and others.
BNP wants govt to lift travel restriction on Khaleda
BNP on Wednesday demanded the withdrawal of restriction on its ailing Chairperson Khaleda Zia from going abroad for treatment.
Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
U.S. President Donald Trump has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in the Middle East for peace, reports AP.
No way of govt changeover without polls: Quader
DHAKA, Sept 8, 2020 (BSS) – Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today called upon the BNP to wait until the next parliamentary elections if it wants changeover of government.
Drop ‘martial law’ from military lexicon: PM Hasina
Dhaka, Sept 07 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday asked for dropping the words ‘martial law’ from the military terminology as it never brought any welfare for the country and the armed forces.
BNP to join all upcoming polls: Fakhrul
Dhaka, Sept 07 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said their party has decided to join all the upcoming elections and by-polls.
BNP MPs slam govt for extrajudicial killings
Two BNP MPs on Monday sharply criticised the government for what they said the ongoing “extrajudicial” killings and demanded a statement from the Home Minister whether all citizens of the republic will get the equal scope to take shelter under…
Abandon ship! Boats sink at pro-Trump lake parade
Texan boat enthusiasts took to Lake Travis this weekend to support President Trump’s 2020 campaign. But the event did not go as planned, with several vessels sinking after getting caught up in choppy waters.
BNP demands impartial probe into UNO attack
Dhaka, Sept 06 – BNP standing committee has demanded an impartial probe into the brutal attack on Ghoraghat Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Wahida Khanam as there is an allegation that Jubo League “cadres have the direct involvement in it”.
Fakhrul calls Saifur Rahman revolutionary economic reformer
Dhaka, Sept 06 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam on Sunday described late finance minister M Saifur Rahman as a ‘revolutionary reformer’ and true patriot as he built the foundation of a vibrant economy of the country.
Parliament session from Sunday
Dhaka, Sept 05 – Parliament is set to go into its ninth session on Sunday after a 59-day recess as the last (budget) session was prorogued on July 9 last.
Detect causes behind N’ganj mosque AC blasts: BNP
Dhaka, Sept 05 – BNP on Saturday demanded of the government to find out the real causes behind the AC explosions at a mosque in Narayanganj.
Saifur Rahman’s 11th death anniversary Saturday
Dhaka, Sept 04 – The 11th death anniversary of M Saifur Rahman, the country’s ex-finance minister, will be observed on Saturday.
Attack on UNO an ominous sign: BNP
Dhaka, Sept 04 – Denouncing the nasty attack on Ghoraghat Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Wahida Khanam, BNP on Friday said it is an ominous sign for the country.
Govt suspends Khaleda’s jail term for more 6 months: Quader
DHAKA, Sept 4, 2020 (BSS) – Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said the government has suspended punishment for BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia for more six months on humanitarian ground considering her health condition amid the corona virus…
শরীয়তপুর আ’লীগ 2 গ্রুপের পাল্টা-ধাওয়া, শতাধিক ককটেল বিষ্ফোরণ
শরীয়তপুরের নড়িয়া উপজেলায় আধিপত্য বিস্তারকে কেন্দ্র করে আওয়ামী লীগের দুই গ্রুপের ধাওয়া পাল্টা ধাওয়ার ঘটনা ঘটেছে। এসময় প্রায় দুই শতাধিক ককটেল বিষ্ফোরণ ঘটেছে বলে জানিয়েছেন প্রত্যক্ষদর্শীরা। পরে পরিস্থিতি নিয়ন্ত্রণ করতে ফাঁকা গুলি ছোঁড়ে পুলিশ।
By-election to Dhaka-5, Naogaon-6 on Oct 17
By-elections to two parliamentary constituencies – Dhaka-5 and Naogaon-6– will be held on October 17 next, according to a schedule declared by the Election Commission on Thursday.
Online media policy another ‘black law’: BNP
Dhaka, Sept 03 – BNP on Thursday described the ‘National Online Media Policy 2017 (Amendment 2020) approved by the cabinet as another black law to ‘gag the media’.
Alexei Navalny: Russia opposition man poisoned with Novichok
There is “unequivocal proof” that Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a Novichok nerve agent, Germany has said. Chancellor Angela Merkel said he was a victim of attempted murder and the world would look to Russia for answers.
AL govt turned into a ‘puppet’: BNP
Dhaka, Sept 02 – BNP on Wednesday alleged that the current Awami League government is ‘implementing the agenda of imperialists as it has become their puppet’. “The current government has turned into a puppet of hegemony. They’re only implementing the…
‘Silent famine’ in country: BNP
BNP on Wednesday alleged that people are facing a very tough time now as a ‘silent famine’ has been prevailing in the country due to the fallouts of coronavirus and floods.