Monday, 20 May, 2024

Politics

Reveal list of jailed leaders and activists, Quader asks BNP

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today (April 15) sought the list of imprisoned BNP leaders, otherwise, BNP has to seek an apology to the nation for making falsehoods about the number of its imprisoned people. He said: “The number of BNP’s captive leaders was

BNP spreads fabricated information among people: Quader

Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today (April 13) said BNP is misleading the people by giving fabricated information of "abduction-torture". He said this while condemning the speech of BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul

Lakshmipur: 4 BCL activists injured in rivals' attack

At least four members of the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) were injured in an attack in Chandraganj, Lakshmipur on early Saturday (April 13).  The incident took place around 2:30 am near a local pond in the Pachpara area of Chandraganj union. The victims, identified as M.

Khaleda Zia receives Bangla version of her biography

A Bangla translation of an English-language biography of BNP chief Khaleda Zia was handed over to the former prime minister on Saturday (April 6). Titled “Begum Khaleda Ziar Jibon O Sangram” (Begum Khaleda Zia’s Life and Struggles) the book has been translated into

Malaysia court to hear Quayum's habeas corpus appeal on July 3

An opposition politician from Bangladesh intends to submit testimony from an expert witness from his country in support of his habeas corpus application for alleged wrongful detention. Lawyer Kee Shu Min, representing MA Quayum, 61, informed High Court judge K. Muniandy that the

Ex-JP lawmaker gets 4 yrs jail in corruption case

A Dhaka court today (April 4) sentenced former Jatiya Party lawmaker of Gaibandha-1 constituency Col (retd) Abdul Kader Khan to four years in jail in a corruption case filed for growing wealth illegally. Judge Sheikh Hafizur Rahman of Dhaka Special Judge Court-9 passed the order. 

Khaleda Zia's Niko graft case hearing adjourned till May 14

A Dhaka court on Thursday (April 4) adjourned the hearing of Niko graft case against BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and seven others till May 14. Judge Sheikh Hafizur Rahman of Dhaka Special Judge's Court-9 passed the order as two more witnesses testify before the court today.

BCL to talk to students to revive politics at BUET

Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) will talk to students of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) to revive politics on its campus, said leaders of the organization said today (April 2).   Besides, the BCL will develop a new model of student politics at BUET, BCL

Investigate if BUET turning into militants’ hub: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today (March 31) said it should be investigated if BUET in the name of banning student politics is being transformed into militants’ factory. He made these remarks during a meeting with the leaders of Awami League's Chattogram

Khaleda Zia admitted to CCU 

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia was admitted to Evercare Hospital in the capital early Sunday (March 31) as her health condition deteriorated. Khaleda Zia's press wing officer Shamsuddin Didar confirmed the matter. According to him, as she suddenly fell ill, members of the Medical

MPs cannot interfere in upazila polls: Quader

Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today (March 30) said the members of parliament (MPs) cannot influence or interfere in upazila elections.   "The elections will be held without party symbol. So, the purpose of the polls

Khaleda being taken to Evercare as health condition degrades

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is being taken to the Evercare Hospital from her residence in the capital. The medical team of the BNP chairperson decided to take her to the hospital for treatment as her condition worsened suddenly, confirmed ABM Abdus Sattar, her private secretary. 

Khaleda’s jail term suspension extended for 6 more months

The government has extended suspension of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s jail sentence for another six months. At the same time, the government has imposed a ban on foreign travel within the extended period. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a gazette notification in this

AL to hold discussion on Independence Day tomorrow

Awami League (AL) will hold a discussion tomorrow (March 27) at 11am at its district office in the city’s Tejgaon. AL President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will chair and take part in the discussion, said a press release. AL General Secretary and Road Transport and

People still ask where democracy is: Moyeen Khan

BNP Standing Committee member Abdul Moyeen Khan on Tuesday (March 26) said the people of the country still ask where democracy is after 53 years of independence. Hundreds of thousands of people of the country have sacrificed their lives during the Liberation War to achieve democracy

Bangladesh won’t accept mastery of any country: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on the occasion of Independence and National Day-2024 said that the people of the country will never tolerate dominance by any external force. He made these remarks while addressing a public gathering held in front of the party's

BNP plotting in the name of ‘Boycott Indian Products’: Quader

Road Transport and bridges minister Obaidul Quader accusing BNP said they are hatching deep conspiracy in the name to ‘Boycott Indian Products’ to unstable country’s market system. Quader also Awami League General Secretary said at the same time that people of

BNP leader Amanullah Aman granted SC bail

The Supreme Court today (March 20) granted bail to BNP leader Amanullah Aman who was serving his 13-year jail term for concealing information of wealth. A five-judge bench, chaired by Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan, granted Aman bail after hearing his appeal against a High Court verdict

Khaleda gets 6-month to stay out of jail, denied to go abroad 

Law Ministry has recommended extending suspension of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s jail sentence by six months on Wednesday (March 20).  However, the ministry did not allow her to go abroad for treatment. According to sources, Khaleda Zia will receive treatment staying in

Decision on Khaleda’s overseas treatment today

The government will decide on the extension of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia's release period as well as the application for her overseas treatment today (March 19).  Law Minister Anisul Huq said this to reporters at his secretariat office on Monday. The minister’s