Politics has become the biggest entrepreneurship of a section of businesspeople who have been availing themselves of different personal benefits from the government without facing any competition, said Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya.
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Another six BNP-men on remand for Naya Paltan clash
Dhaka, Nov 20 – A Dhaka court yesterday placed six men, who were arrested for their alleged involvement on November 14 clash with law enforcers in front of the BNP central office in the city’s Nayapaltan area, on a five-day…
BNP on election gear, asks ticket aspirants to work together
Dhaka, Nov 19 – The BNP nomination board on Monday gave strong messages to its nomination seekers to stay united and refrain from intra-party conflicts and violence as the party wants to return to power through a credible and peaceful…
Bd opposition Oikya Front for media support to fair polls
Dhaka, Nov 16 – The opposition alliance Jatiya Oikya Front on Friday sought the cooperation from the editors of national dailies in holding the forthcoming general elections in a free and fair manner.
BNP to interview nomination seekers from Sunday
Dhaka, Nov 16 – Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will start interviewing its nomination seekers from Sunday to finalise the candidates to contest the forthcoming general elections with its tickets.
3 killed in Bangladesh’s ruling Awami League Narsingdi infighting
Narsingdi, Nov 16 – Three people were killed and 100 others injured in a clash between two factions of Awami League over establishing supremacy in Nilakkha union of Raipura upazila on Friday. Two of the deceased were identified as Sohagh Miah…
Tariq Ramadan case: Evidence examination weakens civil party
By Alexandre David The examination of evidence carried out on the protagonists’ phones and computers continue to weaken the assertions by the civil party. Two years of messages sent by Henda Ayari harassing Tariq Ramadan following the alleged rape, between…
Climate of repression marks upcoming elections in Fiji
By Josef Benedict Johannesburg, (IPS) – Powdery white beaches. Crystal clear turquoise water. Palm trees swaying in the breeze. This is the postcard picture of paradise that comes to mind when tourists think of Fiji. But for many citizens of…
Regain ownership of country, Dr Kamal tells people
Dhaka, Nov 6 – Jatiya Oikya Front chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Tuesday called upon people to stand up strongly against the current government to realise their demands and regain the ownership of their country.
Create credible polls atmosphere, Left Alliance tells PM
Dhaka, Nov 6 – Left Democratic Alliance (LDA), a platform of left-leaning political parties, on Tuesday urged the government to create an atmosphere for holding a free, neutral, participatory and acceptable to all election. They also urged the government to…
US Democrats on track to win House control
US media predicts House flips to Democrats, reports BBC President Donald Trump’s favourite news outlet, Fox News Decision Desk projects that Democrats will take control of the House of Representatives for the first time in eight years.
B Chy’s Juktafront wants EC not to delay polls announcement
Dhaka, Nov 6 – The Juktofront, a newly formed political alliance led by Bikolpodhara Bangladesh president Prof Badruddoza Chowdhury, yesterday placed a five-point demand before the Election Commission (EC) to consider for holding free and fair elections.
Oikya Front warns of street agitation if 7 demands not met
Dhaka, Nov 6 – Jatiya Oikya Front leaders yesterday warned that they would take to the streets if the government does not accept their seven-point charters of demands for holding a free, fair neutral election.
Barrister Mainul’s bail petition rejected
Dhaka, Nov 5 – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Monday rejected the bail petition, filed on behalf of former Caretaker Government adviser Barrister Mainul Hosein.
Opposition Jatiya Oikya Front’s showdown in Dhaka Tuesday
Dhaka, Nov 5 – The newly formed Jatiya Oikya Front will stage a huge showdown through its public meeting at Suhrawardy Udyan in the city this afternoon couple of days ahead of announcing the poll schedule for the next general…
Second Govt – Oikya Front dialogue Wednesday: Quader
Dhaka, Nov 4 – PM Sheikh Hasina will hold a second phase small-group dialogue with Dr Kamal Hossain-led Jatiya Oikyafront on Wednesday morning over the next general election.
B Chy’s Jukta Front positive about joining polls: Quader
Dhaka, Nov 2 – Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday night said they found Jukta Front, led by Dr AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury, positive in the talks about joining the next general election as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has…
Keeping journalists safe benefits whole societies
By Sarah Lister and Emanuele Sapienza UN, Nov 1 (IPS) – Safety of journalists has featured prominently in the international news in recent weeks. And yet, while some cases grab the headlines, many more do not, and the scale of…
নিরপেক্ষ নির্বাচন নাহলে দেশে সঙ্কট দেখা দিবে: অধ্যক্ষ ইউনুছ
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের মহাসচিব অধ্যক্ষ মাওলানা ইউনুছ আহমাদ বলছেন, একাদশ জাতীয় সংসদ নির্বাচন না হলে দেশে নতুন রাজনৈতিক সঙ্কট দেখা দিবে। ফলে দেশ অনিশ্চিত গন্তব্যের দিকে ধাবিত হবে।
Ensure voting right, taking unity to villages: Dr. Kamal
Dhaka, Nov – Gonoforum President Dr Kamal Hossain on Friday urged the ruling Awami League to create a “true” level playing field for “all the political parties” for the upcoming election.
PM assures Oikya Front of neutral polls
Dhaka, Nov 1 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday assured the Oikyafront leaders that the next national election will be held in a free, fair and neutral manner saying that her door will remain open for further ‘small-group’ discussions.
No specific solution except some good words: Dr Kamal
Dhaka, Nov 1 – Jatiya Oikyafront convener Dr Kamal Hossain on Thursday night said they placed their seven-point demand before Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina but did not find any specific solution except some good words about rallies and meetings.
সংলাপে জনগণের প্রত্যাশা পুরণ হতে হবে- প্রিন্সিপাল মাদানী
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের প্রেসিডিয়াম সদস্য প্রিন্সিপাল সৈয়দ মোসাদ্দেক বিল্লাহ আল-মাদানী বলেছেন, গণভবনের সংলাপে জনগণের প্রত্যাশা পুরণ হতে হবে। সংলাপে রাজনৈতিক বৈরিতাকে কমিয়ে এনে একটি সুষ্ঠু সমাধানের পথ বের করে আনতে হবে।
Govt, Oikya Front dialogue shows little visible result
Dhaka, 01 Nov. The dialogue between the 14-party alliance and the National Unity Front held at prime minister’s official Ganabhaban residence Thursday evening visibly came up no visible result.
President promulgates ordinance for EVM in election
Dhaka, Oct 31 – President Abdul Hamid on Wednesday promulgated the ‘Representation of the People Order (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018’, paving the way for the use of electronic voting machines (EVMs) in the upcoming national election.
Govt, Oikya Front dialogue at Ganabhaban Thursday
Dhaka, Oct 31 – All eyes set on the much-talked-about dialogue between the ruling Awami League (AL) led 14-party alliance and major opposition BNP-led Jatiya Oikya Front scheduled to be held at Prime Minister’s official residence Gana Bhaban at 7:00 pm…
Towering statue of India’s independence leader unveiled
Kevadiya, Oct 31 (AP/UNB) — India’s prime minister has unveiled a towering bronze statue of Sardar Vallabbhai Patel, a key independence leader and the country’s first home minister after British colonialists left in 1947.
People of BD want to see the success of political dialogue
After talking tough for months both the government and the combined opposition under the banner of Jatiya Jukta Front (National United Front) in Bangladesh have agreed to a political dialogue on Thursday, November 1, to facilitate the holding of the…
ইভিএমে ভোট জালিয়াতির অনেক সুযোগ করে দেবে -সৈয়দ মোসাদ্দেক বিল্লাহ মাদানী
একাদশ জাতীয় সংসদ নির্বাচনে ইভিএম ব্যবহার বহাল রেখে আইন পাশের তীব্র নিন্দা ও প্রতিবাদ জানিয়েছেন ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের প্রেসিডিয়াম সদস্য প্রিন্সিপাল সৈয়দ মোসাদ্দেক বিল্লাহ আল-মাদানী।
B Chy sends letter to PM seeking dialogue
Dhaka, Oct 30 – Welcoming Prime Minister’s decision on holding talks with political parties, President of Bikolpo Dhara Bangladesh (BDB) Dr AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury on Tuesday sent a letter to Sheikh Hasina seeking dialogue with her party.