BNP hopefuls won’t back out of city polls despite repeated attacks on Khaleda Zia while campaigning

BNP policymakers have decided not to ask party-endorsed runners in the city corporations polls to withdraw from the race even if BNP chief Khaleda Zia faced more attacks whilst campaigning for them.
23 April 2015

Some AL leaders believe attacks on Khaleda’s motorcade to benefit BNP favourites in Dhaka city polls

Some Awami League leaders feared the recent attacks on the BNP chief's motorcade would impact negatively on the voters' likelihood to vote for the AL favourites in city polls.
23 April 2015

50 Ashulia RMG workers fall sick after having snacks

At least 50 workers of a garment factory in Ashulia, outskirts of the capital Dhaka, falls sick after taking snacks supplied by the factory.
23 April 2015

Shujan for city govt to ensure good governance

Sushasoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan) calls for initiating a city government to provide better services to citizens and good governance to cities.
23 April 2015

Motorcade of BNP chief under attack again while campaigning for Dhaka city polls

A group of around 80 people yesterday attacked Khaleda Zia's motorcade with wooden sticks and threw brick chips at it in the capital's Bangla Motor crossing.
22 April 2015

BNP wants army at all polling centres

BNP yesterday called for deployment of army at every polling centre during the April 28 city corporation election in Dhaka and Chittagong to ensure free and fair voting.
22 April 2015

BNP wants army at all polling centres

BNP yesterday called for deployment of army at every polling centre during the April 28 city corporation election in Dhaka and Chittagong to ensure free and fair voting.
22 April 2015

Dr Shahadat finally joins Manjur's campaign

Chittagong city BNP general secretary Dr Shahadat Hossain, who was denied party blessing for the mayoral race, joined the campaign of his party colleague and mayoral hopeful M Manjur Alam yesterday.
22 April 2015

Hossain Zillur for visionary Ctg mayor

Chittagong needs prudent and visionary leadership to turn it into an international standard city by 2030, former caretaker government
22 April 2015

BNP's Rizvi, Falu charged with arson

Mirpur police yesterday pressed charges against 42 leaders and activists of BNP-led 20-party alliance, including Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed
22 April 2015

SC upholds Fakhrul's bail in vandalism case

The Supreme Court yesterday upheld a High Court order that granted BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir bail on
22 April 2015

Brickbats hurled at Khaleda’s motorcade (Video)

A group of people hurl brickbats, stones and sticks at the motorcade of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia at Banglamotor crossing in Dhaka, leaving several vehicles including her SUV damaged.
22 April 2015

Why Ghulam Azam’s family gets VIP status: HC

The High Court questions the legality of the action of authorities concerned for giving VIP status to war criminal Ghulam Azam’ wife and two other family members at Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka.
22 April 2015

BNP planning to foil city polls

Ministers and Awami League leaders yesterday made similar statements on Monday's attack on BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's motorcade during her campaign at Karwanbazar, and accused BNP of hatching a conspiracy to thwart the upcoming city corporation elections.
21 April 2015

Manjur feels unsafe in Ctg after attack on Khaleda's car

Shocked at the attack on BNP chief Khaleda Zia's motorcade, the party-backed mayor aspirant in Chittagong M Manjur Alam yesterday expressed serious concerns over the safety of his campaigners and doubts about a free and fair election to the city corporations.
21 April 2015

BNP, AL sue each other

Two cases of attempted murder have been filed by the Awami League and BNP camps against one another following an attack on Khaleda Zia's motorcade in the capital's Karwan Bazar on Monday.
21 April 2015

Ensure better housing

Voters from several slums of Dhaka North City Corporation yesterday demanded better accommodation facilities from elected councillors.
21 April 2015

Candidates' competence may sway Ctg voters

Candidates capable of successfully addressing the local problems may win over the voters of Chittagong city, according to several residents who are closely following the campaigns.
21 April 2015

Tabith alleges obstructions in campaign

Regardless of how enthusiastic a campaigning mayor aspirant is, some dwellers of Adabor remain sceptical about promises of a clean and beautiful neighbourhood.
21 April 2015

Tabith alleges obstruction, seeks EC action

Bringing allegations of obstructions in election campaign, BNP-blessed mayor aspirant for Dhaka North City Corporation Tabith Awal has lodged a complaint with Election Commission and returning officer seeking necessary actions.
21 April 2015