Tuesday, 29 Apr, 2025

Politics

BNP holds 2nd divisional rally in Mymensingh

BNP organised the second divisional rally in Mymensingh at the Polytechnic ground on Saturday (Oct 15) amid alleged obstructions of the ruling Awami League, including the suspension of public transport.  The rally started around 2pm with participation of central leaders including

Anti-India politics is BNP's old strategy: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today (Oct 15) said it is BNP's old strategy to do politics centering anti-India and religious sentiments. He also said: "BNP is rumour-centric political party. Making falsehood following the strategy of Goebbels (German Nazi

Why EC suspended Gaibandha-5 by-polls not clear: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said it was not clear why the voting was stopped in the Gaibandha-5 by-polls. He said: "According to the presiding officers, the voting was suspended at the order of the election officer and the assistant returning officer.

Border killings sad for Bangladesh, shame for India: Momen

Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Dr. AK Abdul Momen termed the incident of killing people on the border as sad for Dhaka and shameful for India. He made the remarks while talking to reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday (October 10). FM commenting on Sunday (Oct 9)

Mulayam Singh Yadav: Indian political stalwart dies at 82

Veteran Indian politician Mulayam Singh Yadav has died at the age of 82. The former federal defence minister had been admitted at a private hospital near Delhi for more than a fortnight. After his condition deteriorated, he was put on a ventilator. His son and political successor

One killed in Awami League factional clash 

A local leader of Awami League was stabbed to death and at least five others were injured during a clash between two groups of Awami League activists in Natore's Singra upazila. The deceased was identified as Aftab Uddin, 50, general secretary of the AL in Sukash union

7 get death, 3 life term for killing Shuvro of Swechchhasebak League

A Dhaka tribunal today (Oct 10) sentenced seven people to death and three others to life term imprisonment for killing Mymensingh Swechchhasebak League leader Masudur Rahman Shuvro. Judge Md Monir Kamal of Dhaka Speedy Trial Tribunal-3 handed down the verdict on Monday morning.

Hasan Mahmud urges all to remain alert against anarchists

Dr Hasan Mahmud, Information and Broadcasting Minister urged all to remain alert about those who create chaos and anarchy misusing Islam and tarnishing the spirit of this great religion today (Oct 9).   He said while virtually addressing as the special guest a grand peace rally and

Electoral system does not work as per individual's whim: Quader

Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday (Oct 8) said the constitution and electoral system do not function as per whim of any individuals. He said: "Constitution and electoral system has been established following the

Fakhrul blames government for national power grid failure

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, secretary general of BNP remarked yesterday's power blackout was a 'total failure of the government's development plan'. The Secretary General made this remark while responding to a question on blackout in most districts including Dhaka,

Indictment hearing in Khaleda Zia’s two cases on Oct 17

A Dhaka court today set October 17 for holding indictment hearing for two cases, one for observing fake birthday on National Mourning Day and another for stigmatizing the War of Liberation, filed against BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. Today (October 4) was fixed for holding

AL parliamentary, local govt nomination board meeting today

Awami League (AL) is set to hold a joint meeting of its Parliamentary Board (PB) and Local Government Representative Nomination Board at Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's official residence Ganabhaban today (Oct 4).  Party President and also President of AL Parliamentary and

GM Quader expresses doubt about free-fair election

Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader expressed his doubt whether the upcoming jatiya sangsad election will be free and fair on Monday (Oct 3). He said, “We are not with the government that people do not trust". Quader said this while talking to media at Rangpur Circuit House

Khaleda’s Niko graft case hearing on Nov 8

A Dhaka court on Thursday (Sep 29) fixed November 8 to hold a hearing on charge framing in Niko graft case against BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and others. Today was fixed for holding the indictment hearing, but Khaleda Zia's lawyer AJ Mohammad Ali was not present today due to his

BCL men attack JCD people in DU, 20 injured

Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) leaders and activists were attacked allegedly by Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists on their way to meet Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Md.  Akhtaruzzaman today (Sep 27). JCD men were attacked after crossing the

Faridpur-2 by-election on November 5

The by-election to Faridpur-2 constituency that fell vacant following the death of deputy leader of the parliament Syeda Sajeda Chowdhury will be held on November 5. The Election Commission on Monday (Sep 26) announced the schedule for the parliamentary by-election after a meeting held

None will be found if AL takes to streets: Dr Hasan

Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today (Sep 26) said Awami League is a party of staging movements on the streets and no one will be found if its leaders and activists take to the streets countrywide.  He said: “We don’t want street fights and the

BCL suspends Eden College committee after infighting

Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) has suspended its committee of Eden College following the clashes between two factions.   Besides, 16 people have also been permanently expelled from the organisation. A press release signed by BCL central committee president Al Nahiyan Khan Joy

Eden College BCL clash: Efforts on to bring situation under control 

Two groups of Eden College unit of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) locked into clashes again on the campus on Sunday evening (Sep 25). The factional clash started during the press conference of BCL unit Eden College President and General Secretary around 5:30 pm. According to the

Injured Jubo Dal man in Munshiganj Police-BNP clash dies

A Jubo Dal activist who suffered bullet wounds in Wednesday's clash between the BNP and police in Munshiganj succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment on Thursday (Sep 23). The deceased was identified as Md Shaon, 20, from Mirkadim municipality of Sadar upazila, a