Sunday, 19 Jan, 2025

Politics

Rawshan seeks India’s cooperation for Rohingya repatriation

DHAKA: Leader of the Opposition in the Parliament Rawshon Ershad at a meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj sought cooperation of her country over peaceful repatriation of Rohingya refugees.   The meeting was held at Hotel Sonargoan in the capital city on Sunday

BNP calls off half-day hartal in Sirajganj

SIRAJGANJ: The BNP has called off its half-day hartal called for Monday (October 23) in Sirajganj. The district BNP withdrew the program within five hours of the announcement.    The party on Monday afternoon (October 22) called the half-day hartal for Monday in Sirajganj protesting

BNP leader Minar gets bail in murder case

DHAKA: The High Court has granted six months bail to BNP leader Mahatab Uddin Ahmmed alias Minar Chowdhury in a case filed over the murder of former Upazila Parishad (UP) chairman Ekramul Haq in Fulgazi upazila of Feni. An HC bench comprising Justice AKM Asaduzzaman and Justice

Govt deliberately ruining education sector: Rizvi

DHAKA: BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi alleged that the government is deliberately ruining the educational system of the country.    The BNP leader made this remark in a press conference held at the central office of BNP in Nayapaltan area of the capital on Sunday

Khaleda-Sushma meeting Sunday night

DHAKA: Visiting India External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is expected to sit in a meeting with BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia at Sonargaon hotel in Dhaka Sunday (October 22), the day she arrived here. Khaleda Zia’s Press wing officer Shamsuddin Didar told Banglanews that the meeting

Eligible candidates to get nomination: Quader

SYLHET: Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader said only persons who are eligible to folks of Sylhet Metropolitan will be candidates for City Mayor election. Quader, also, the Minister of Road Transport and Bridges added that in a similar fashion, eligible in the eyes of public

AL’s 11-point proposal is a plot to alter election results: Rizvi

DHAKA: BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said the 11-point proposal placed by ruling Awami League is a plot to change the outcome of the upcoming general election.  He made the remark in a press conference held at BNP office in city’s Naya Paltan area on Friday

Khaleda Zia harasses court, says Quader

DHAKA: Awami League General Secretary also Minister for Road Transport and Bridges Obaidul Quader said that BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia irritated the court during her appearance at a special court in Dhaka Thursday (October 19). “After her appearance in Zia Orphanage and Zia

AL not against army deployment during polls

DHAKA: Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader said his party did not oppose proposal of army deployment in the upcoming national elections. Quader, also the Road Transport and Bridges Minister, added that, “We want to take steps according to the law.” He made this remark

250 BNP men sued in Bogra

BOGRA: 250 BNP leaders and activists were sued on charge of obstruction and assault on police work at Gabtoli upazila in Bogra. Among the accused, around 50 persons were identified while the rests remain unidentified in the case. Officer-in-Charge (OC) Khairul Bashar of Gabtali

6 BNP men held in city

DHAKA: Six leaders and activists of BNP were detained for alleged ‘suspicious’ movements when party chairperson Khaleda Zia was on her way to court. The six BNP leaders and activists were held from Circuit House Road area under Ramna Police Station on Thursday (October 19).   

EC dialogue with JP-Manju held

DHAKA: The Election Commission (EC) sat in a dialogue with Jatiya Party led by Anwar Hossain Manju Thursday (October 19), as part of the consecutive dialogues with the political parties. A 15-member team of the party led by its Chairman Manju took part in the dialogue chaired by Chief

BNP procession in High Court area

DHAKA UNIVERSITY: Leaders and activists of BNP staged a procession in the High Court area in Dhaka while the party chairperson Khaleda Zia was en route to a special court in Bakshibazar of old parts of the city Thursday (October 19). The BNP men were seen chanting slogans taking the

Khaleda granted bail

DHAKA: A Dhaka court granted bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in Zia Orphanage and Zia Charitable Trust graft cases. Khaleda earlier in the day appeared before the special court set up at Bakshibazar Alia Madrasha ground and appealed for bail in the cases on Thursday (October 19), a

AL’s 11-point proposal a barrier to fair election: Moudud

DHAKA: BNP standing committee member Barrister Moudud Ahmed opined that Awami League's 11-point proposal that was submitted to the Election Commission (EC) during dialogue is an obstacle to a free and fair election. The BNP leader made the remark while talking to reporters at

Khaleda returns home

DHAKA: BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Wednesday afternoon (Oct 18) returned home after wrapping up her three-month long visit in the United Kingdom for treatment and personal reasons. An Emirates Airlines flight carrying Khaleda Zia landed at 5:05pm in Shahjalal International Airport

EC dialogue with AL held

DHAKA: The ruling political party Awami League (AL) with its 11-point specific proposals joined the dialogue with the Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday (October 18).  A 21-member Awami League delegation, led by its General Secretary Obaidul Quader, started the dialogue with the EC

BNP barred from staging procession, rally: Rizvi

DHAKA: BNP Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed alleged that Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is barred from holding meetings, processions and rallies.  The BNP leader said this while speaking as chief guest in a meeting held at the VIP Lounge of National Press Club on

Got no copy of arrest warrant against Khaleda: IGP

DHAKA: Inspector General of Bangladesh Police (IGP) AKM Shahidul Huq said the copy of arrest warrant issued against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has not reached the police station concerned till Tuesday (Oct 17). He made the remark to reporters after attending a orientation program at

Health minister asks CEC to talk less

DHAKA: Health minister Mohammad Nasim has given suggestion to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Nurul Huda to talk less about politics and focus on holding a fair election.  He made the remark to reporters while inaugurating central nebulizer system in the National Institute of