Dhaka – The Election Commission (EC) has decided to hold elections in 245 out of 323 municipalities in December this year. Polls in the remaining municipalities would be held on completion of the mayors’ tenures, government news agency BSS reported…
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BNP says Govt. is trying to keep them away from polls through false case
BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Wednesday alleged that the government is conspiring to keep their top leaders away from future polls by punishing them in ‘false cases’.
Ansarullah Bangla team among Olama League!
The media was threatened in an e-mail by none other than the leaders of an Awami Ulama League faction that used the name of banned militant outfit Ansarullah Bangla Team, its rival group alleges.A faction led by Ilias Hossain bin…
Bnp’s Swechchasebok Dal countrywide demo Oct 25
Jatiyatabadi Secchasebok Dal, the volunteers’ front of the BNP, will stage demonstration at city and district levels across the country on October 25 protesting carrying out “false propaganda” against its president Habib-un-Nabi Khan Sohel and demanding withdrawal the cases filed…
Court sentence 13 years jail,Khoka alleged its political punishment
Former city mayor and BNP leader Sadeque Hossain Khoka yesterday termed the court sentence as “lopsided” and hoped that he would get justice from the higher court.
Kader Siddique moves HC
Krishak Sramik Janata League (KSJL) chief Kader Siddique has moved the High Court seeking to overturn the Election Commission’s decision scrapping his nomination for the Tangail-4 by-polls.His counsel AJ Mohammad Ali told bdnews24.com a bench would hear the plea on…
Govt. functionaries spread canards against Khaleda Zia; Bnp
STAFF REPORTER BNP yesterday accused the ruling Awami League of hatching conspiracy to establish one-party system totally in the country with holding the local government polls under party symbols down to the union parishad level.
‘Calling me defaulter trick’ Kader Siddique lodges appeal with EC
The Election Commission has dismissed Krishak Sramik Janata League (KSJL) chief Kader Siddique’s appeal against the cancellation of his nomination for the Tangail-4 by-polls.Siddique and his wife Nasrin Siddique’s nominations were cancelled for defaulting on repayment of loans.His lawyer says…
4 Jamaat men held in Rajshahi
Detectives picked up four leaders and activist of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, including the general secretary of its Rajshahi city unit, from different areas of the city early Monday.The detained were identified as Amaj Uddin Mondal, general secretary of Rajshahi unit of…
No threat incident take place for US security update
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Sunday said no situation has arisen in the country for which the US can update its security alert for its citizen here.
Blame game of killing foreign nationals should stop: BNP
STAFF REPORTER BNP standing committee member Nazrul Islam Khan yesterday accused the government of playing blame game over the killings of two foreigners.
Govt is suffering from Khaleda-Tarique phobia:Nazrul
The government seems to be suffering from ‘Khaleda-Tarique phobia’ for it keeps blaming them for anything that goes wrong, says a senior BNP leader.“It seems Khaleda Zia, Tarique Rahman and the BNP are always held responsible (by the government) for…
BNP will not compromise over a fair election: Nazrul
STAFF REPORTER BNP standing committee member Nazrul Islam Khan yesterday said the party would continue the struggle under the leadership of chairperson Khaleda Zia until their demand for holding a neutral election is materialised.
Bangladesh benefiting from India: Tofail Ahmed
Bangladesh has been benefiting by importing from India, Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed has said while trying to assuage the critics of the bilateral trade gap, which is heavily in favour of New Delhi.“India has given duty-free quota-free access to all…
Fakhrul called for national unity
STAFF REPORTER BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday called for national unity in carrying out movement to restore the democracy.
23 BNP, Jamaat men sent to jail in Jessore
A court in Jessore on Tuesday sent 23 local leaders and activists of BNP and Jamaat to jail rejecting their bail prayers in two cases filed for subversive activities and carrying explosives.According to the case statement, tipped off that a…
Party-based local polls for: ‘democracy’- Govt, ‘one-party rule’ – Bnp
Local Go vernment, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Engineer Khandker Mosharraf Hossain on Tuesday said local government polls on party line will strengthen the practice of democracy at the grassroots level. The minister came up with the remarks while talking…
President Hamid calls business domination in politics disgraceful
Dhaka – President Md Abdul Hamid, who rose to nation’s top office from the grassroots, has called for ending the domination of businessmen in Bangladesh’s politics.“It is unfortunate that businessmen are controlling the country’s politics today. This is the most…
No pol program nor blockade, says Bnp
Terming incorrect the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO)’s observation that the BNP-led 20-party’s blockade enforced on January-5 is not formally lifted, BNP on Monday said their party now has no political programme, including the blockade.
BNP has no hartal and blockade like programme : Dr. Asaduzzaman
STAFF REPORTER BNP yesterday made it clear that it has no programme like blockade are in force in the country now.
PM’s speech unexpected: BNP
The BNP said that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s speech blaming BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia behind the killing of two foreigners is unexpected.BNP spokesperson Asaduzzaman Ripon made the assertion while addressing a press conference at the party’s Nayapaltan central office on…
Comrade Mehdi passes away
Mr. Nurul Huq chowdhury alias Comrade Mehdi died of heart ailments at the Bangabandhu Shekh Mujib Medical University Hospital at about 3 PM on Sunday. He was 82
Work unitedly on the transition period of the country: Fakhrul
STAFF REPORTER BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday claimed that the country is passing through a transition period and reiterated his call to unitedly work to face the situation.
Ershad sees big chance for Jatiya Party
Deposed president HM Ershad sees a ‘big opportunity’ for Jatiya Party to grow its political influence in the current context. The Prime Minister’s Special Envoy has directed his supporters to gather organisational strength at an interaction with Rangpur Division leaders…
20 including Jamaat leader arrested in Habiganj
Police arrested 20 persons including a Jamaat leader from different areas of various Thana’s of the district on Friday night.Among them, warrants were issued against 17 persons and three others were accused in regular cases.
Khaleda conspiring to destabilise country – PM : Absurd – Bnp
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia is conspiring from abroad to destabilise the country through killing foreigners living in Bangladesh. The Prime Minister said this when newly elected office-bearers of Chittagong, Barisal, Rangpur, Gopalganj and…
Ruling party carrying out propaganda to undermine BNP: Nazrul
STAFF REPORTER BNP standing committee member Nazrul Islam Khan yesterday accused the government of carrying out propaganda against BNP leaders what he said to cover up its failure to run the country.
Govt planning to hold local body polls under political parties: Bnp
BNP on Friday termed a blueprint the government’s plan to hold local government polls under the banner of political parties sidetracking the opposition’s demand for holding a fresh national election.
Politically influenced murderers killed foreigners: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Friday said professional killers with political backing killed the two foreign nationals.
Joy found reliable information on foreigners’ murders
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s son Sajeeb Wazed Joy says he has credible information on the involvement of BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami in the murders of two foreign nationals.In his Facebook post, Joy quotes “information from a reliable source” to back his…