Monday, 06 Jan, 2025

Politics

BNP leaders meet Khaleda Zia at Gulshan residence

Senior leaders of the BNP Standing Committee visited the Gulshan residence of party Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Sunday night (January 5) at 8 PM. The delegation included Dr. Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain, Barrister Jamir Uddin Sircar, Mirza Abbas, Gayeshwar Chandra Roy, Dr. Abdul Moyeen

ACC files corruption cases against ex-mayor Taposh, wife

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed two cases against former Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh and his wife for alleged misuse of power, corruption, and wealth beyond known sources of income. The cases were lodged on Sunday (January 5), by

Tarique Rahman will definitely return home, says Salahuddin

BNP standing committee member Salahuddin Ahmed said the party has not yet created the right conditions for the return of its acting chairman Tarique Rahman, but it will happen in due time. Speaking to reporters at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport after his return from London on

Ex-minister Abdul Latif Biswas detained in Sirajganj

Former minister and ex-president of Sirajganj Awami League Abdul Latif Biswas was detained by a joint force during a raid at his residence in the Kamarpur area of Belkuchi municipality on Sunday afternoon (Jan 5). Belkuchi Police Station's Inspector (Investigation) Abdul Barek

BNP standing committee members to meet Khaleda Zia today

Members of the BNP National Standing Committee will meet with party Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia tonight at 8pm at her Gulshan residence, 'Firoza'.  BNP Media Cell member Shairul Kabir Khan confirmed the meeting. The Standing Committee members will discuss her

Mirza Fakhrul urges students to stay united

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir urged people, especially students, to remain united and focus on their studies in light of the current political situation.  Speaking virtually at a Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal rally in Thakurgaon, Fakhrul emphasized the need for

Banned BCL leader Sajib arrested in Hazaribagh

The Detective Branch (DB) of police arrested Sajibur Rahman Sajib, president of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) Bijoy Ekattor Hall unit, on Friday night in connection with the attack on the anti-discrimination student movement at Dhaka University (DU). Sajib was apprehended

Tulip given London flat for free by AL-linked businessman: FT report

Tulip Siddiq, Sheikh Hasina's niece and the UK's City Minister and Economic Secretary to the Treasury, received a two-bedroom apartment in central London as a gift from an individual linked to the recently ousted Bangladeshi government, reports the Financial Times. According to

Jamaat Ameer calls for unity, sovereignty, equal partnerships

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said that national unity, dignity, and maintaining equal relationships on the international stage are essential.  He made the remark during a workers' rally at the NS Government College grounds in Natore on Friday (Jan 3). "We

$280bn laundered from Bangladesh in 15 years: Mirza Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has claimed that $280 billion was siphoned off from Bangladesh over the last 15 years. He made the remark on Friday (Jan 3) while speaking as the chief guest at the golden jubilee and achievers' recognition program of the Economics

Ex-minister Qamrul Islam on 4-day remand in extortion cases

A Dhaka court today (Jan 1) placed former Food Minister Advocate Qamrul Islam on a total of four days of remand in connection with two extortion cases filed with the Kamrangirchar Police Station. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Belal Hossain issued the remand order after police produced

No election before Awami League faces trial: Umama Fatema

Umama Fatema, the spokesperson for the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, has warned that no election will take place before trial of the Awami League. She made the remark on Tuesday (Dec 31) during the "March for Unity" rally organized by the movement at the Central

Ex-AL leader, two others arrested in Mymensingh

Police have arrested former president of Ward-1 Awami League (AL) in Muktagacha municipality, Mymensingh, along with two others in connection with various cases. The AL leader was identified as Moniruzzaman Dudu, 55. He was resident of Lakshmikhola, had been a close ally of former

Awami League eligible for election unless banned: CEC 

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nesar Uddin said Awami League could participate in elections unless declared banned by the government or court.  He made this remark on Monday (Dec 30) morning during a meeting with election officials at the Circuit House, focusing on voter

Awami League ends year with historic turmoil

The year 2024 marked a significant political upheaval for Bangladesh's oldest political party, the Awami League. Despite forming the government for an unprecedented fourth consecutive term through the highly controversial 12th national election on January 7, the administration lasted

Ex-Minister Inu remanded in murder case

A Dhaka court has granted a four-day remand for Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (Jasad) President and former minister Hasanul Haq Inu in a case related to the shooting and killing of Monir during an anti-discrimination protest in the capital's Progoti Sarani area. Metropolitan Magistrate

BNP criticizes CA's suggestion to lower voting age

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today (Dec 28) expressed concerns over Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus's recent suggestion to lower the minimum voting age to 17, arguing that it could delay the election process.  Fakhrul said the proposal would require the

Bangladesh first, says Salahuddin Ahmed

BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed underscored the importance of building and preserving unwavering unity among all anti-fascist individuals, no matter the cost.  He said that "Bangladesh First" should serve as the guiding principle, aiming to create a

BNP activist shot, slaughtered in Noakhali

A local BNP activist was shot and brutally slaughtered by unidentified attackers in Noakhali’s Begumganj upazila on Friday (Dec 27) afternoon. The deceased was identified as Kabir Hossain alias Chali Kabir, 35. The incident occurred around 1:40 PM in front of Sujayetpur Jame

BNP seeks reforms for free and fair elections

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said swift reforms required to ensure a fair and neutral election, calling it the gateway to establishing a democratic system in the country. He made the remark on Friday (Dec 27), at a national dialogue titled “Which Way to