Tuesday, 25 Feb, 2025

Politics

Full text of verdict quashing 8 cases against Khaleda Zia published

The full text of the High Court (HC) verdict quashing eight cases filed against BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has been published on the Supreme Court website. On October 30, 2024, a High Court Division Bench, led by Justice AKM Asaduzzaman and Justice Syed

Yunus-led govt won't be allowed to fail: Ruhul Kabir Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said although they criticize various actions of the interim government led by Dr Yunus, they will not allow the government to fail. He warned that there are forces trying to disrupt the progress, but promised that unity will stop

Zaima Rahman meets US leader Rebekah Wagner

Barrister Zaima Rahman, representing BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman, held a meeting with Rebekah Wagner, a leading figure in the Women’s Fellowship Foundation, along with other members. The meeting took place in Washington, D.C., on Friday, according to a post on the

BNP to meet CA over country’s ongoing crisis

The BNP Standing Committee held an emergency meeting on Friday (February 7) to discuss the country’s ongoing situation.  The meeting began at 11:30 AM at the party chairperson’s political office in Gulshan and ended around 1:00 PM. BNP’s acting chairman Tarique

Govt will soon take step to ban Awami League: Asif Mahmud

Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, the adviser of youth and sports said the government will take swift action on banning Awami League. He made the remark in an interview with Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) on Friday (February 7). In response to a question about the government’s

Swechchhasebak Dal leader shot dead in Narayanganj

A local leader of Swechchhasebak Dal, Mamun Hossain, was shot dead by miscreants in Fatullah, Narayanganj, early Friday morning. The incident occurred around 4:30 am on the railway line in Fatullah. Mamun Hossain, 40, was a joint convener of the Thana Swechchhasebak Dal and a

BNP calls on govt to control nationwide unrest

The BNP has voiced deep concern over the recent acts of vandalism and arson across the country, calling on the interim government to take strong action and restore law and order.  In a statement on Friday, BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi warned that failure to

BNP delegation attends USA National Prayer Breakfast 

A delegation from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) participated in the National Prayer Breakfast event in Washington DC on Wednesday (local time).  The delegation included BNP’s Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud

Protesters set fire to Hasina’s residence Sudha Sadan

In an escalation of protest, enraged students and demonstrators set fire to Sudha Sadan, the residence of ousted former Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina, in the Dhanmondi 5/A area late Wednesday night. The attack followed the arson of the Dhanmondi 32 residence

Salahuddin Ahmed demands ban on AL’s politics

BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed has called for banning Awami League from politics, accusing the party of genocide and crimes against humanity.  He also demanded legal action against the party as a political organization. Salahuddin Ahmed made these remarks while

Sheikh Hasina must face trial, says Tarique Rahman

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has urged party members to stay alert against any conspiracy under the guise of reforms.  He also called for bringing Awami League President Sheikh Hasina to justice, emphasizing that she must not be spared. Speaking virtually from London on

34 AL, Jubo League leaders arrested in Ctg

Law enforcement agency in the past 24 hours arrested 34 leaders and activists of the Awami League (AL), Jubo League, and the banned organization Chhatra League from different areas of Chattogram city. The arrests were made between Tuesday (February 4) at 2:00 PM and Wednesday (February

Ex-minister Anisul on 3-day remand in murder case

A Dhaka court today granted a three-day remand for former law minister Anisul Huq in connection with the murder of Ashik Mia, who was killed during the anti-discrimination student movement in Sonargaon.  Senior Judicial Magistrate Noor Mohammad Mohsin passed the order after police

All 47 accused acquitted in 1994 assassination attempt on Hasina

The High Court has acquitted all 47 accused, including nine individuals sentenced to death, in the 1994 assassination attempt on the then-opposition leader and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at Ishwardi railway station. The verdict was delivered today (February 5) by a High Court

Ex-MP Abdul Aziz arrested in Dhaka

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested former Sirajganj-3 MP Md Abdul Aziz from Dhaka’s Kalabagan. According to the RAB’s legal and media wing, Aziz was detained in connection with an attempt-to-murder case filed at Tarash Police Station in Sirajganj on Monday night.

Salman, Anisul 5 others remanded in murder case

A court today (Feb 3) put seven individuals, including Salman F Rahman, a former adviser to ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, and former law minister Anisul Huq, on a two-day remand each in connection with the murder of autorickshaw driver Hafizul during the student-led protests in July-August.

Delayed reform talks to worsen crisis: Tarique Rahman

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman expressed concern that prolonging discussions on the reformation proposal would deepen the country's crisis. He made the remark while speaking virtually at a training workshop titled "31 Points for Repairing State Structure and Public

Tarique Rahman gifts home to 'extrajudicial killing' victim's family

BNP's acting chairman Tarique Rahman and Chief Patron of 'Amra BNP Paribar,' is giving a new home to the family of Shaheed Mohammad Masud, a youth leader from Feni's Sonagazi upazila, who was a victim of extrajudicial killing. A delegation from 'Amra BNP

Pakistan PM Shehbaz sends letter to Khaleda Zia

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has sent a letter to BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, wishing her good health and recovery. BNP Media Cell member Shairul Kabir Khan confirmed the matter on Sunday (Feb 2), saying that the letter was delivered to the BNP chief’s

Ex-AL MP Mizanur gets 8-year jail in graft case

A Dhaka court today sentenced former Khulna-2 lawmaker Mizanur Rahman to eight years in prison for corruption. The conviction stems from a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in 2019. Judge Md Abu Taher of Dhaka Special Judge Court-3 delivered the verdict, sentencing