NARSINGDI: The Balur-Math has become crowded Sunday as 18-party activists gathered here ignoring drizzling from morning.With Narsingdi district BNP president Khairul Kabir Khokan in the chair, the rally has begun in the afternoon. Local leaders of the party are addressing in the

DHAKA: Opposition BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia has left Dhaka at around 1:30pm Sunday to join rally at Balur Math of Narsingdi where thousands of supporters are waiting for her ignoring drizzling.She will have lunch at Narsingdi Circuit House and will join the rally in the

RAJSHAHI: At least eight people sustained bullet injuries in a clash between police and activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir, the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami, in divisional city’s Shalbagan area on Sunday.Witnesses said Shibir activists brought out a procession at around 11:15am

MOULAVIBAZAR: At least 10 activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir, student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami, were injured in a clash with law enforcers in Juri Upazila of the district on Sunday morning.The identity of the injured could not be found immediately and they were sent to various private

IU, KUSHTIA: At least 40 people were injured as Chhatra Dal and Islami Chhatra Shibir activists clashed with Chhatra League men on the campus on Saturday.The injured leader and activists were rushed to the University Hospital and later they were admitted to Kushtia Sadar Hospital for

DHAKA: Former Communications Minister Barrister Nazmul Huda on Saturday said the reformation of the Election Commission (EC) is mandatory so that all political parties can participate in the next general polls.“The incumbent election commission failed to ensure participation of all

DHAKA: Former Communications Minister Barrister Nazmul Huda on Saturday said the reformation of the Election Commission (EC) is mandatory so that all political parties can participate in the next general polls.“The incumbent election commission failed to ensure participation of all

SYLHET: Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Saturday announced to take part in the next general elections from the Constituency Sylhet-1.The senior leader of ruling Awami League came up with the disclosure while talking to journalists after inauguration of extension work of Sylhet Kendrio

DHAKA: Shipping Minister Shahjahan Khan on Saturday urged opposition BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to throw away the ‘daydream’ of caretaker government for next general polls. The shipping minister came up with the plea while addressing a programme organized by Kazi Aref Foundation and

SATKHIRA: Police arrested seven people from their respective residence for alleged involvement in killing of Satkhira Jatyatabadi Matsyajibi Dal general secretary.The detainees are Sadik Anwar Chottu, general secretary of Ashsuni thana Matsyajibi Dal, Kamruzzaman Babu, son Hamzer Ali, of

DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina categorically said Islam is a religion of peace and there is no place for militancy.  She came up with the observation while addressing a programme while inaugurating Hajj Camp-2013 at Hajj Camp near Ashkona area in the city Friday.Sheikh Hasina said,

SATKHIRA: At least 10 people were injured in a clash between two groups of BNP over a trifling matter at Shilpakala Academy of the district town on Friday morning.Sources said district BNP president and general secretary locked into altercation after president Habibul Islam Habib

DHAKA: Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni reiterated the present Government’s commitment to strengthen democracy in Bangladesh by holding the next general election under elected Government. In a speech delivered at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington DC, the Foreign

CENTRAL LONDON: BNP senior vice chairman Tarique Rahman categorically said Bangladesh’s democracy is now in a deep crisis. To protect and develop the democracy and aim to strengthen the base democracy all Bangladeshi expatriates have to be united. “For the sake of the country and its

DHAKA: Opposition BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday categorically said his party would enforce nonstop blockade from October 25 if the caretaker government bill is not placed before parliament in the upcoming session.The senior leader of the party came

DHAKA: A Dhaka court on Thursday placed Dr Dewan Faridudulla Pappu on a three-day remand in a case of killing city Juba League leader Riazuddin Khan Milki for interrogation.Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Hasibul Haque granted the remand while investigation officer of the case ASP Kajemur

RAJSHAHI UNIVERSITY: Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-5 personnel detained two persons, including the Shibir president of Binodpur, from the area adjacent to Rajshahi University earlier Thursday.The detainees are Golam Mawla, Shibir president of Binodpur area, and Delwar Hossain, son of the

RAJSHAHI: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday reiterated that the people of the country get something when Awami League assumes power.The premier, also ruling Awami League president, came up with the claim while addressing a rally at Dewla Ena Park field of Bagmara of the district in

JESSORE: Miscreants beat a leader of Chhatra League, student wing of ruling Awami League, to death at Narayanpur Union under Chougachha upazila of the district.The deceased was identified as Amirul Islam, 78, president of Narayanpur Union unit Chhatra League and son of Motiar Rahman.Local

DHAKA: The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 framed charge against Jamaat-e-Islami leader Mir Quasem Ali bringing 14 allegations of war crimes.The three-member ICT led-by ATM Fazle Kabir passed the order Thursday and fixed September 30 for opening statement.Earlier on May 26, the