DHAKA: A special court extended the bail of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia till Monday (February 26) in Zia Charitable Trust graft case. Hearing will be held on the same day. Judge Md Akhteruzzaman of Dhaka Special Judge Court-5 passed the order, responding a petition seeking an extension

DHAKA: The High Court is set to hold the hearing of the bail plea filed by BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia in Zia Orphanage Trust graft case. The HC earlier fixed Sunday (February 25) for hearing on her bail plea.   The HC bench of justice M Enayetur Rahim and justice Md Shahidul Karim

DHAKA: BNP is set to stage demonstrations across the country on Monday (February 26), condemning the police action on their leaders and activists on Saturday’s black-flag rally in Dhaka. BNP Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi came up with the announcement in a press briefing

DHAKA: BNP is set to stage demonstrations across the country on Monday (February 26), condemning the police action on their leaders and activists on Saturday’s black-flag rally in Dhaka. BNP Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi came up with the announcement in a press briefing

DHAKA: South Keraniganj BNP unit President Advocate Nipur Roy Chowdhury was reportedly injured while law enforcing agencies dispersed the BNP leaders and activists during a demonstration Saturday (February 24) protesting the conviction of Khaleda Zia. Nipur is the daughter-in-law of

DHAKA: Police detained 35 leaders and activists of BNP including Joint Secretary General Moazzem Hossain Alal after foiling a protest before the party’s Nayapaltan central office against the conviction of Khaleda Zia.  Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Motijheel Division Additional

DHAKA: Police detained five central leaders of BNP including Joint Secretary General Moazzem Hossain Alal after foiling a rally before the party’s Nayapaltan central office against the conviction of Khaleda Zia.  Three others of the detainees are— Assistant Secretary Mostafizur

DHAKA: Mentioning that Al government’s plot to spit BNP by imprisoning its chairperson has failed miserably, party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said his party is now more united under the leadership of Tarique Rahman. He made the affirmation in a discussion meeting

DHAKA: Demanding quick release of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail, party standing committee member Moudud Ahmed said keeping Khaleda Zia in jail is a minus point for the government as it will ultimately get more votes to BNP. He made the remark while addressing a program

DHAKA: BNP did not get any permission from Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) to hold a rally in Dhaka on Thursday (Feb 22) demanding the unconditional release of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia.  In protest, BNP has called for a black flag procession program in city on Saturday (Feb 24).

DHAKA: BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir urged countrymen to unify for a mass movement to free democracy and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia from prison. He also said that the movement will continue until the incumbent fascist government collapses. The BNP leader made

MUNSHIGANJ: Awami League General Secretary also Road Transport and Bridges Minsiter Obaidul Quader said the government has nothing to do if BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia becomes disqualified following the court verdict to join the polls. Criticizing BNP for being suspicious regarding the

DHAKA: BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said country will face massive destruction if conspiracy of the fascist government can not be stopped right now. The senior BNP leader made the remarks while attending a human chain program organized by Bangladesh Sammilita

HABIGANJ: At least 35 persons were injured while 20 sustained bullet injuries as the leaders and activists of BNP engaged in a clash with policemen during a protest in Habiganj demanding immediate release of Khaleda Zia. Local sources said that the BNP protesters invloved in a clash

SATKHIRA: Police detained two members of banned militant outfit Ansarullah Bangla Team with 50 rounds of bullets in Satkhira. Special Branch (SB) of the district police issued a press release regarding this Tuesday (February 20. The detainees are identified as Jahangir Alom Bablu

DHAKA: The Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda said BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who was sentenced to five years in jail in a graft case recently, cannot participate in the next election under the current situation. However, the High Court will give final direction in this matter

DHAKA: Awami League General Secretary also Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said the court will decide whether BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is eligible to contest in the upcoming national election or not.  Quader was addressing the media at the conference room of his

FENI: A local leader of Chhatra Dal was killed and two others injured as a truck rammed their motorcycle on Dhaka-Chittagong Highway in Mohipal area of Feni Sunday (February 18). The deceased was identified as Anwar Hossain Mintu, 26, joint convener of Sonagazi upazila unit Chhatra Dal

DHAKA: The lawyers of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, who is sentenced to five years jail in a graft case, will get the certified copy of the verdict on Monday (February 19), according to court source. According to sources, Judge of Dhaka Special Judge’s Court-5 Dr Md Akhteruzzaman

DHAKA: A Dhaka court issued arrest warrant against 23 persons including BNP Vice Chairman Barkatullah Bulu and journalist leader Showkat Mahmud, in two cases filed under explosive and special power acts. Judge Kamrul Hasan Molla of Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s Court issued the