SYLHET: The half day hartal, called by leftist party was observed peacefully in the metropolitan on Monday.Hartal supporters took position at the court point of the town at around 06:00am.President of Sylhet District Chhatra Union Sangsad Mohammad Matiur Rahman told banglanews that a

DHAKA: The left-leaning parties have called half-day hartal for Monday in Sylhet protesting the attack of Chhatra League activists on the rally of Communist party of Bangladesh (CPB) and Bangladesher Samajtantrik Dal (BSD).Main opposition BNP has lent its support to the hartal. BNP Joint

SYLHET: At least 25 leaders and activists of Communist party of Bangladesh (CPB) and Bangladesher Samajtantrik Dal (BSD) including president Mujahidul Islam Selim and Khalekuzzaman were injured as Chhatra League activists attacked a rally in Sylhet.The incident took place in court point

FROM RANGPUR: Opposition BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia declared to prevent any vote rigging by Awami League in upcoming election.She came up with the observation while addressing a mass rally at Rangpur Zilla School ground on Sunday afternoon.Khaleda Zia said, “We will prevent Awami

RANGPUR: Opposition BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia reiterated her demand for a non-party government to hold the next general election.She came up with the observation while addressing in the mass rally in Rangpur at 4:55pm Sunday. Thousands people from adjacent areas were present in the

FROM RANGPUR: BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia took her seat at the stage of Rangpur rally at 3:30pm. She is set to deliver speech there.Earlier, the rally began with over ten thousands people from adjacent areas.Rangpur district BNP convener Mozaffor Hossain is presiding over the rally.BDST:

DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, also ruling Awami League president, categorically said police forces have to work for the people to attain their trust and respect as the force is the last shelter of people.The premier came up with the assertion while addressing an inaugural ceremony

BOGRA: Opposition BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia categorically said that Awami League would face a fiasco in next election if they restore caretaker government system.She came up with the observation before leaving Bogra Circuit House for Rangpur at around 12:00 Sunday.Khaleda Zia alleged:

TONGI, GAZIPUR: Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, on Sunday said that Awami League kept their promises so they can expect people to vote them again.He came up with the observation while addressing a roadside rally at Tongi at around 11:00am.Sajeeb Wazed Joy also said,

DHAKA: A case was filed against Canadian engineering firm SNC-Lavalin by its sacked official, also accused of Padma graft case, Mohammad Ismail. Ismail alleged that he was sacked illegally and sought 3 lakh Dollar compensations.Ismail also brought allegations of harassment and misdeed

DHAKA: Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, is now on his way to countryside to make people aware against propaganda and to inspire the party men.He left Dhaka on Sunday morning for pastoral areas of Gazipur, Mymensingh and Tangail on a two-day tour. He arrived in Tongi

SYLHET: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, also ruling Awami League president, is set to visit Sylhet on Tuesday.Sources said the premier will inaugurate and lay foundation stone of a new division of Jalalabad cantonment, a gas well of Koilashtila in Golapganj upazila.She also will inaugurate

BHOLA: Home Minister Mohiuddin Khan Alamgir on Saturday said Awami the country has been turned into a land of peace by preventing terrorism.The ruling Awami League lawmaker came up with the assertion while addressing a rally at Monpura upazila of the district.Bangladesh Chhatra League

DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday claimed that the Awami League serves Islam in real sense rather than using in politics.  “BNP and Jamaat do politics in the name of Islam. They do cheat people bys using Islam,” she said.The Awami League president came up with assertion

DHAKA: Acting general secretary of BNP Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir categorically said that Awami League would see the final outline of movements in proper time.“Then it will be proved who is more powerful, people or anti-people government,” he added.  He came up with the observation

DHAKA: Opposition BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia left for Bogra on Statuary afternoon on a scheduled three-day tour in country’s northern parts.During the visit, she will address two public rallies in Rangpur and Rajshahi on Sunday and Monday respectively.The BNP chairperson started her

SUNAMGANJ: Communications Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday said Awami League can hold free, fair and neutral election.“Awami League is able to hold, free, fair and neutral elections which has been proved in city corporations polls. I think, opposition will take park in upcoming

DHAKA: Ex-election commissioner Brigadier General M Shakhawat Hossain categorically said that one-sided election in Bangladesh will bring sufferings to people.He came up with the assertion while addressing a view exchange meeting at national press VIP lounge on Saturday morning.He also

CHITTAGONG: Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, arrived here on Saturday morning to meet students of schools, colleges and universities of the district.Sources said Joy arrived at Chittagong Club at around 10:00 am. There he is scheduled to give answer to various

DHAKA: British Parliament Member Bangladeshi-descent Rushanara Ali on Friday urged the Opposition BNP to sit for talks to dissolve political crisis and for holding a fair election.She also urged all the other political parties to sit for talks in this connection.She told this to the