DHAKA: The appellate division of the Supreme Court has fixed July 9 for hearing the petition filed by BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia seeking a review on its previous order that asked the High Court to hear and dispose of her appeals in Zia Orphanage Trust case by July 31.  Chamber

DHAKA: BNP is set to stage demonstration on Saturday (July 7) demanding “proper treatment” and “unconditional release” of its Chairperson Khaleda Zia.   Earlier, demonstration was scheduled to mount today. BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi announced the

DHAKA: BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been admitted to United Hospital in Dhaka as he fell sick suddenly early on Thursday (June 5). Mirza Fakhrul fell sick suddenly while participating in Janaja prayer (funeral prayer) of his younger uncle. He was immediately

DHAKA: Two Dhaka courts rejected bail petitions of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in two cases filed for celebrating “fake” birthday on August 15 and “undermining” the national flag. Metropolitan Magistrates Md Ahsan Habib and Md Khurshid Alam came up with the orders on Thursday

DHAKA: Leaders of 20-party alliance led by BNP sat in a meeting on Wednesday (March 24) to hold discussion on moves ahead of the upcoming Rajshahi, Barisal, Sylhet city polls and initiatives for BNP chief Khaleda Zia’s release. The meeting, chaired by BNP Secretary General Mirza

MYMENSINGH: A local Awami League (AL) leader was slaughtered at Khagati village in Trishal upazila of the district early Wednesday. Abdul Matin was a freedom fighter and also the president of ward no 8 of Mathbaria union unit Awami League. Police, on information, recovered the

DHAKA: The High Court on Tuesday (July 3) differed till July 8 the hearing on the appeals filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and the Anti-Corruption Commission against her in Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case. The HC bench of Justice M Enayetur Rahim and Justice Md Mostafizur

DHAKA: BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir called for a peaceful solution to the quota reform movement through talks with the protesters and an immediate unconditional release of the detained agitators and leaders. Fakhrul made the demands in a statement sent to media on

DHAKA: The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court extended its earlier order that stayed the bail given by the High Court to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, in a murder case filed in Comilla. Besides, the court has ordered to settle the rule issued by the High Court regarding this,

DHAKA: Planning Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal greeted Banglanews on occasion of the leading news-portal’s 8th anniversary on Sunday afternoon (July 1). Kamal visited the Banglanews Office in East West Media Group Ltd (EWMGL) building in Bashundhara Residential Area of the capital city,

DHAKA: BNP and Jatiya Party congratulated Banglanews24.com separately, on occasion of the leading online news portal’s 8th anniversary Sunday (July 1) Jatiya Party Co-Chairman GM Quader, Secretary General Ruhul Amin Hawladar, Presidium members Prof Delwar Hossain Khan and Meer Abdus

DHAKA: Social Welfare Minister also Bangladesh Workers Party President Rashed Khan Menon greeted Banglanews24.com, on occasion of the leading news portal’s 8th anniversary Sunday (July 1). Menon visited the Banglanews Office in East West Media Group Ltd (EWMGL) building in

DHAKA: The relatives of convicted BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia met her in the old central jail in Nazimuddin road of old parts of Dhaka Saturday afternoon (June 30). The family members include Khaleda Zia’s sister Selina Islam, wife of her brother Nasrin Sayeed, Tarique Rahman’s

KUSHTIA: Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal President also Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu said BNP is intending to create unnatural atmosphere by carrying out sabotage activities in the name of democracy. “First of all, BNP should be made correct. In fact, they don’t believe in

DHAKA: Mentioning that Khaleda Zia needs to get bail in three more cases out of six, BNP standing committee member Moudud Ahmed said she will be released soon and a new political tide will be emerged that government wont be able to stop. He made the remarks at a program demanding

DHAKA: The High Court on Thursday (June 28) rejected a plea of war crime convict Delawar Hossain Sayedi, seeking division facilities in jail. An HC bench of Justice Syed Mohammad Dastagir Hossain and Justice Md Iqbal Kabir passed the order.  Attorney General Mahbubey Alam moved for

DHAKA: A Dhaka court on Thursday (June 28) extended the bail of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia till July 10. Khaleda Zia wasn’t produced before the court as she fell ill in jail. On behalf of her, her lawyer Sanaullah Mia pleaded for extending the bail. Dhaka Special Judge Court-5

DHAKA: Four BNP leaders including party’s national executive committee member Major (Retd) Mizanur Rahman have been remanded in a case filed against them over plotting to sabotage Gazipur City Corporation election. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md Mazaharul Huq granted 2-day remand

DHAKA: BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said his party has decided to participate in upcoming Barisal, Rajshahi and Sylhet city corporation elections as part of its movement against the ruling party. The senior BNP leader made the remarks at a post-GCC polls press

DHAKA: The High Court fixed July 3 for the hearing upon the appeal of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, in Zia Orphanage Trust graft case.  An HC bench of Justice M Enayetur Rahim and Justice Md Mostafizur Rahman passed the order Wednesday (June 27). Lawyer Khurshid Alam Khan moved for