Thursday, 05 Dec, 2024

Politics

Khaleda Zia acquitted in Zia Charitable Trust graft case

The High Court today (November 27) acquitted BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Charitable Trust graft case in which she was sentenced to seven years of imprisonment by a lower court. HC bench comprising Justice AKM Asaduzzaman and Justice Syed Enayet Hossain delivered the

BNP submits 62 proposals for constitutional reform

BNP has submitted 62 proposals to the Constitutional Reform Commission, including recommendations to retain the positions of Deputy President and Deputy Prime Minister. A two-member delegation, led by BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed, presented the written proposal to the

Tarique Rahman slams misleading ‘reform or election’ debate

BNP's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman said raising questions like "reforms first or elections first" is misleading and aimed at confusing people. Speaking at the Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ) annual conference on Monday (November 25), he discussed the current political

Govt targets money launderers linked to Sheikh family

Those involved in laundering public funds abroad under the protection of the Sheikh family are now under heightened scrutiny from government authorities. Financial crime investigation agencies are intensifying efforts to recover misappropriated funds. In addition to pursuing overseas

Ex-MP Shahjahan Omar sued under explosive act

Former Awami League lawmaker from Jhalkathi Barrister M Shahjahan Omar has been sued with Rajapur Thana under explosive act. Rajapur police station officer-in-charge (OC) Md Islmail Hossain confirmed the matter to the media.  Advocate Talukder Abul Kalam Azad, president of

Delays in holding elections will fuel conspiracies: Tarique Rahman 

BNP's acting chairman Tarique Rahman has said that delays in holding elections will only fuel conspiracies.  Speaking virtually at the inaugural session of the BNP Chuadanga District Unit Conference 2024, he accused "former dictators" of collaborating with domestic

BNP relieves four leaders over alleged misconduct

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has relieved four leaders from their positions as directed by the party's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman. A notice signed by Shaukat Alam Khaza, joint convener of the Chattogram city BNP and in charge of the office, was issued on

Khaleda Zia joins Armed Forces Day reception 

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia joined the Armed Forces Day reception today at the Senakunja in Dhaka Cantonment, marking her first appearance at the event in nearly 12 years (November 21).  Shamsuddin Didar, a member of the BNP chairperson's press wing, confirmed the matter.

Khaleda Zia to join Armed Forces Day reception after 12 years

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is set to join the Armed Forces Day reception today at the Senakunja in Dhaka Cantonment, marking her first appearance at the event in nearly 12 years (November 21). ABM Abdus Sattar, personal secretary to the party chief, confirmed the matter on

Delays in elections will worsen problems: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir urged the interim government to resolve issues and hold elections quickly as delays will worsen problems. He made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a rally in Chhagolnaiya of Feni, on Wednesday (Nov 20), organized to mark

Tarique Rahman's 60th birthday today, BNP cancels celebrations

Today (Nov 20) is the 60th birthday of BNP’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman.  Tarique, the eldest son of BNP founder Ziaur Rahman and its Chairperson Khaleda Zia, was born on November 20, 1965 in Bogura. Tarique Rahman instructed them not to hold any events this year,

Ex-MP Jakob on 3-day remand in murder case

A Dhaka court today (Nov 20) placed former Bhola-4 lawmaker Abdullah Al Islam Jakob on a three-day remand in a case lodged over the murder of one Shamim Hawlader in the capital's Rupnagar area during the July-August mass uprising. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Imran Ahammed passed

Khaleda Zia’s Barapukuria Graft Case hearing shifts to Nov 27

A Dhaka Court has fixed November 27 for the next hearing on charge framing in the Barapukuria coal mine graft case against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia. Dhaka’s Special Judge Court-2 Judge Abu Taher set the new date on Wednesday (Nov 20). According to court sources, the hearing

Ex-minister Anisul remanded in murder case

A Dhaka court today (Nov 20) placed former law minister Anisul Huq on a five-day remand in a murder case filed over the death of garment worker Fazlul Karim during the quota reform movement in Uttara on August 5 this year.  Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md Imran Ahmed passed the

Former minister Qamrul Islam placed on eight-day remand

Former Food Minister Qamrul Islam has been placed on an eight-day remand in connection with the murder of businessman Abdul Wadud during an anti-discrimination protest in the capital's New Market area. The order was passed by Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Ziadur

No compromise with Awami League, Says CA Press Secretary

The Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser (CA), Shafiqul Alam, has stated that there is no understanding with the Awami League, emphasizing that those with blood on their hands must be brought to book first.  He made the remark during a forum discussion titled "What do we want

No election for Awami League before genocide trial: Sarjis Alam

Sarjis Alam, general secretary of the July Martyrs Memorial Foundation, declared through a Facebook post on Tuesday afternoon that the Awami League would not be allowed to participate in any elections until those responsible for genocide are brought to justice. In his post, Sarjis

Ex-food minister Qamrul on 8-day remand

A Dhaka court on Tuesday (Nov 19) placed former food minister Qamrul Islam on an eight-day remand in a murder case filed over the death of trader Abdul Wadud during quota reform protests in Dhaka's New Market area on July 19. Dhaka Additional Metropolitan Magistrate Md Ziadur

13 including 9 ex-ministers produced before ICT

Thirteen individuals, including nine former ministers from the ousted Awami League government, were produced before the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in connection with cases related to killings during the July-August mass uprising. According to ICT chief prosecutor Md Tajul

Ex-AL leader jailed over jamaat activist murder in Gaibandha

Police have sent a former local Awami League leader, to jail through court in connection with the murder of Jamaat activist Shahabul Islam in Sundarganj upazila of Gaibandha. Majnu Mia Hiro, 48, the former president of Bamandanga Union Awami League, was arrested from the Satgiri Hiro