BNP slams govt for arresting Rafiqul

BNP has slammed the government for arresting its Standing Committee Member Rafiqul Islam Mia.
20 November 2018, 17:52 PM

It’s the last chance, cash the opportunity: Fakhrul to countrymen

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir terms the December 30 as the last chance for the people and calls upon the countrymen to cash the opportunity overcoming all adverse situation.
20 November 2018, 16:20 PM

Bikalpa Dhara to sit with AL Thursday

Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh (BDB) President AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury has held a meeting with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at Gono Bhaban.
20 November 2018, 15:37 PM

Transfer cops conspiring to rig polls: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir alleges that some police high-ups are conspiring to rig elections to ensure victory for the ruling party.
20 November 2018, 11:05 AM

BNP leader Rafiqul gets 3yrs for concealing wealth statement

A Dhaka court sentences BNP leader Barrister Rafiqul Islam Mia to three years’ imprisonment in a case filed against him for not submitting his wealth statement to the Anti-Corruption Commission.
20 November 2018, 07:35 AM

Actions cannot be taken on random allegations: EC secy

The Election Commission will not take any random allegations against its officials and police into cognisance but will act if the allegations are specific, the commission Secretary Helal Uddin Ahmed says.
20 November 2018, 07:03 AM

BNP sends 5 letters to EC seeking steps to create level playing field

BNP writes a total of five letters to the Election Commission (EC) bringing allegation of not ensuring a level-playing field ahead of the 11th parliamentary election scheduled for December 30.
20 November 2018, 05:31 AM

Zia Orphanage Trust: Khaleda files appeal against HC verdict

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday filed a petition with the Supreme Court, challenging the High Court verdict that increased her punishment in the Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case.
19 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Tarique didn't violate rules

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman did not violate electoral code of conduct by interviewing nomination seekers from the party through videoconference, the EC secretary said yesterday.
19 November 2018, 18:00 PM

BTRC blocks mobile internet at Khaleda’s Gulshan office, adjacent areas

Mobile internet service is blocked at BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s Gulshan political office and its adjacent areas, sources at the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) say.
19 November 2018, 17:46 PM

BTRC sets bad instance blocking Skype: BNP

The main political opposition BNP blasts the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) as it reportedly blocked telecommunication application Skype across the country.
19 November 2018, 17:45 PM

Tarique’s taking BNP nomination seekers’ interview illegal: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader claims that the process of taking interview of nomination seekers by “fugitive convict and corrupt” BNP leader Tarique Rahman is “illegal.”
19 November 2018, 17:00 PM

Pakistan PM Imran Khan lashes out at Trump “tirade”

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan lashes out at US President Donald Trump following his remarks that Pakistan doesn’t “do a damn thing” for the United States despite billions of dollars in US aid for the South Asian nation.
19 November 2018, 15:19 PM

Shujan urges EC to exercise its full authority for fair polls

Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan), a civil rights body, urges the Election Commission to exercise its full authority to make sure that the forthcoming 11th parliamentary elections are held in a credible and participatory manner.
19 November 2018, 15:08 PM

10 retired defence officers join Gono Forum

Ten retired defence officers formally join Dr Kamal Hossain-led Gono Forum expressing solidarity with the party’s political ideology and mission undertaken ahead of the upcoming 11th parliamentary election scheduled for December 30.
19 November 2018, 13:51 PM

Germany bans Khashoggi murder suspects from much of Europe

Germany issues entry bans for 18 Saudi citizens suspected of involvement in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Riyadh’s Istanbul consulate, effectively banning them from the European Union’s passport-free Schengen zone.
19 November 2018, 13:00 PM

BTRC blocks Skype

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has blocked the telecommunications application Skype.com.
19 November 2018, 12:50 PM

Govt asked to provide proper treatment to Khaleda

The High Court directs the government to provide proper treatment, if necessary, to BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia in line with the recommendations from the medical board formed by the BSMMU.
19 November 2018, 09:46 AM

Khaleda 'can participate' in polls: Fakhrul

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia can contest the upcoming 11th parliamentary election, the party Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says.
19 November 2018, 06:47 AM

BNP interviewing aspirants with Tarique on video call

Opposition BNP has begun second day of their nomination interview with its acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman on video call.
19 November 2018, 05:27 AM