Saturday, 18 Jan, 2025

Politics

Waqqas, Mujibur new President, GS of Jamiyat

DHAKA: Jamiyate Ulamaye Islam Bangladesh, a partner of the BNP-led 20-party alliance, has announced a new committee   making Mufti Mohammad Waqqas as president and Maulana Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as secretary general of the party. The announcement came from a national convention of the

AL yet to pick candidate for DNCC polls

DHAKA: Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader said that his party has not nominated any mayoral candidate in the upcoming Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) by-polls till now. He said this at a press conference following a meeting with the secretaries of the party at Awami

Khaleda Zia appears before court in graft cases

DHAKA: BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia appeared before a special court for the 9th day in Zia Charitable Trust and Zia Orphanage Trust corruption cases Thursday (January 11). Fifth Special Judge of Dhaka, Dr Akhtaruzzaman conducted the court installed on the premises of jail

34 BCL activists sued over Tanim murder in Sylhet

SYLHET: Some 34 activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), student wing of the ruling Awami League, were sued over the murder of Tanim khan.   Tanim, also an activist of BCL at Tilaghore area, was killed over factional clash at Tilaghore area of Sylhet on Sunday (January 7). 

Gonosanghati Andolan nominates Zonayed Saki for DNCC by-polls

DHAKA: The Gonosonhoti Andolon, a platform of leftists, has nominated its leader Zonayed Saki as mayoral candidate for the by-polls in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC). The decision was taken at the executive committee meeting of the platform on Wednesday (January 10).   Zonayed

20-party to nominate lone candidate in DNCC by-polls

DHAKA: BNP senior joint general secretary Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said the BNP-led 20-party alliance will come up with a single candidate to compete in the upcoming Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) mayoral polls.  He said it in a meeting at the National Press Club on Tuesday (January 9).

Mosharraf’s plea for reinvestigating ACC case rejected

DHAKA: The High Court on Tuesday (January 9) rejected an appeal filed by BNP Standing Committee member Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain seeking reinvestigation into a case filed by Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) against him. An HC bench of Justice M Enayetur Rahim and Shahidul Karim

DNCC by-polls Feb 26 as EC announces schedule

DHAKA: The Election Commission (EC) is set to hold the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) by-polls on February 26. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda formally announced the polls schedule at EC Media Centre in the morning (Jan 9) in presence of commissioners, secretaries

4 BCL men sent to jail over fellow killing

SYLHET: Police arrested four activists of the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of the ruling Awami League, in connection with the killing of BCL activist Tanim Khan. They were shown arrested on Monday afternoon (January 08) and sent to the jail through the court.

BNP-led alliance to nominate lone candidate in DNCC by-polls

DHAKA: The BNP-led 20-party alliance will nominate lone candidate in the mayoral by-polls of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), which is likely to be held on February 26. The decision was taken at the meeting of the alliance held at BNP chairperson’s Gulshan office in the capital

Fakhrul sees no sign of fair election

DHAKA: BNP secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said he has not seen any evidence to indicate that the upcoming general election will be free and fair.  He came up with the remark after a joint meeting held at BNP’s Naya Paltan central office on Monday (Jan 8). Fakhrul

Khaleda's 14 cases shifted to Bakshibazar makeshift court

DHAKA: A total of 14 cases filed against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has been shifted to the makeshift court located in city’s Bakshibazar. Law ministry issued a gazette notification in this regard earlier on Thursday (January 4). As per the notice, the concerned judge of

BCL activist killed in Sylhet

SYLHET: An activist of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), student wing of the ruling Awami League, was killed over factional clash at Tilaghore area of Sylhet on Sunday (January 7). The deceased was identified as Tanim Khan, 25, son of Israel Khan, hailed from Burunga area under Osmani

SCBA president, secretary get anticipatory bail from HC

DHAKA: The High Court on Sunday (January 07) granted the anticipatory bail to President of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) Advocate Zainul Abedin and its Secretary Barrister AM Mahbubuddin Khokon in two vandalism cases. The HC bench of Justice Md Miftah Uddin Chowdhury and

JS winter session begins, to continue till Feb 28

DHAKA: The 19th session of the 10th Parliament, which is also the winter session of 2018, began in the afternoon on Sunday (January 07). The session began at about 4:00 pm with Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury in the chair. The 19th session will continue till February 28. The

BNP to join polls after realizing demand: Mosharraf

DHAKA: BNP standing committee member Dr Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain has said that BNP would take part in the next Parliamentary elections after realizing the key demand of a non-party government system. He made the comment at a protest rally at the National Press Club Hall in the city

IOJ to join polls independently

DHAKA: Islami Oikya Jote (IOJ) has announced of taking part in the next general elections independently, saying that they won’t favor the Awami League-led 14-Party grand alliance or BNP-led 20-Party alliance. IOJ Chairman Maulana Abdul Latif Nejami made the announcement at a rally of

BNP to participate in next polls: Tofail

DHAKA: Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed said BNP will take part in the next general election under the current government and Election Commission (EC) on Sunday (January 7).   The Minister said this in response to a question posed by reporters after a meeting with the former Director

Mirza Fakhrul cancels Thakurgaon visit after Section 144 imposed

THAKURGAON: BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam on Saturday (January 06) cancelled his visit to Thakugaon, as the local administration imposed Section 144 at some places of Ruhia area in the district. The BNP leader was scheduled to join some rallies and mass contract at the

JS winter session begins Sunday

DHAKA: The 19th session of the 10th Parliament, which is also the winter session of 2018, is going to begin on Sunday (January 07). President Abdul Hamid will deliver his speech on the first day as this will be the first session of 2018. The speech was approved in the Cabinet meeting