Tuesday, 29 Apr, 2025

Politics

BNP leader Ishraque's motorcade attacked in Barishal

A motorcade of Ishraque Hossain, member of BNP's foreign affairs committee, has come under attack in Gouranadi upazila on way to the party's divisional rally venue in Barishal city on Saturday morning. According to party sources, some BNP leaders and workers were injured during

Voting in Faridpur-2 by-polls underway

By-polls to Faridupur-2 constituency is underway with electronic voting machines (EVMs). Voting started at 8:00am today (Nov 5), which will continue till 4pm without any break. The constituency, which encompasses Nagarkanda, Saltha and Sadarpur upazilas, fell vacant after the death

Ziaur Rahman was mastermind of Jail Killing: Hasan

Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today said BNP doesn’t join the discussion on Jail Killing Day.  Hasan Mahmud remarked that the party founder Ziaur Rahman masterminded the heinous killings of four national leaders on November 3, 1975. He said this to

'Secret' meeting: 5 Jamaat leaders arrested in capital

Police arrested five leaders and activists of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami while holding a secret party meeting in Jatrabari area of the capital. The arrestees were identified as Amir Md. Shahjahan Khan, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Metropolitan Shura Member and Amir of Jatrabari Police

BNP chairperson’s adviser Mashiur Rahman dies

Member of BNP Chairperson's Advisory Council and former Member of Parliament from Jhenaidah-2 Mashiur Rahman passed away on Tuesday (Nov 01) afternoon. BNP Media Cell member Shayrul Kabir Khan confirmed the matter.  Shayrul Kabir Khan said the BNP leader’s family

Benzir made Dhaka district AL president, Poniruzzaman gen secy

Benzir Ahmed has been made the president of Dhaka district unit of Awami League while Poniruzzaman Torun the general secretary. AL general secretary Obaidul Quader announced their names during the triennial council of the party’s Dhaka district unit on Saturday. Thousands of

Dhaka district AL's triennial conference begins 

Thousands of leaders and activists attended Awami League's triennial conference on Saturday (Oct 29). The conference started at 2:20pmat the old DITF ground in the capital's Sher-e-Bangla Nagar. The venue wore a festival look in the presence of leaders and activists of Awami

BNP's mass rally begins in Rangpur 

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) started its rally at Rangpur Collectorate Eidgah Ground before 2pm on Saturday (Oct 29). The rally began at 11:4am, though it was scheduled to begin at 2 pm. BNP is holding rallies in divisional cities one after another Protesting the price hike of

Huge crowds at BNP's Rangpur rally venue

Leaders and activists of BNP from different areas have gathered at the rally venue Collectorate Eidgah ground in groups holding processions and chanting slogans. The venue where the party's divisional rally is set to be held this afternoon (Oct 29) has already been filled up by

AL national council on December 24: Quader

Awami League Central Working Committee today (October 28) decided to hold its 22nd national council on December 24 at Suhrawardy Udyan in the city.   Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina chaired the meeting at her official residence Ganabhaban. After the meeting,

Graft case: SC clears way for running trial against Mirza Abbas

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court upheld a High Court verdict that cleared the way for a lower court to continue the trial of a corruption case filed against BNP leader Mirza Abbas on Tuesday (October 25).  A full bench of the Appellate Division headed by Chief Justice

170 BNP men sued over Khulna rail station vandalism 

A case has been filed against 170 BNP men for their alleged involvement in vandalizing Khulna railway station during the Saturday's clashes between policemen and BNP supporters. Railway station master Manik Chandra Sarkar filed this case on Saturday night. Khulna Railway Police

BNP wants dead body to intensify movement: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has said BNP wants dead bodies to intensify their movement. He said: "BNP tries to frighten people. If they incite killing, the government will not remain liable. We won't let them become successful."  Quader, also

BNP begins divisional rally in Khulna 

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) began its divisional mass rally at Sonali Bank premises in Khulna this noon (Oct 22) with the recitation from the Holy Quran. Earlier at 11:15 am, Jatiyatabadi Samajik Sangskritik Sangstha also known as JASAS, the cultural wing of BNP sang National

Samrat's bail extended till Nov 8

A Dhaka Court today (Oct 20) extended bail of former Jubo League leader Ismail Hossain Chowdhury Samrat till November 8 in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on the charge of acquiring wealth beyond known income. Dhaka Special Judge's Court-6 judge Al Asad Md

BNP rally: Khulna bus services to remain halted for 2 days

Khulna bus owners and workers have decided to suspend all types of bus services in the district from October 21 and 22. Khulna District Bus-Minibus Owners Association and Khulna Motor Sramik Union jointly took this decision on Tuesday (Oct 18) night. According to district bus owners

BNP big obstacle to country's democracy: Quader

Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader has said BNP is a big obstacle to the country's security, democracy and law and order. He said, "The democracy and the legal system of the country will not be safe in the hands of BNP."  Obaidul Quader, also the road

Hearing on Zubaidas' graft case Nov 1

A Dhaka court set November 1 for holding hearing on accepting charge-sheet filed in a graft case against BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman's wife Dr Zubaida Rahman. Today was fixed for holding hearing on the matter, but acting judge of Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court Syed

Next hearing in Khaleda’s Gatco graft case on Jan 29

A Dhaka court on Sunday (Oct 16) deferred till January 29 the hearing on charge framing against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and 13 others in the Gatco graft case that involves Tk1,000 crore. Judge Sheikh Nazmul Alam of the Dhaka’s Third Special Judge’s Court set the fresh

Khulna Zila Parishad polls tomorrow

All preparation has been completed to hold Khulna Zila Parishad elections tomorrow (Oct 17).  Three candidates are vying for the chairman post, 28 for the 9 general member posts while 13 women candidates for the three women reserved posts. A total of 978 voters will cast their