No blockade now: Ripon

BNP makes it “clear” that it does not have blockade or any other political programmes at present.
12 October 2015, 14:36 PM

Kader Siddique joins Tangail by-poll

Krishak Shramik Janata League President Abdul Kader Siddique joins the November 10 by-election to Tangail-4 constituency.
11 October 2015, 12:57 PM

Travel alert ‘shameful’: Ershad

Jatiya Party President HM Ershad says it is “shameful” for Bangladesh to be on the alert list of foreign countries after the foreigners’ killings.
11 October 2015, 06:54 AM

Bangladeshis are religious, not bigots: BNP

People of Bangladesh are religious, but not bigots and they do not support religious extremism, says BNP.
10 October 2015, 12:22 PM

AL nominates Sohel Hazari for Tangail-4 by-poll

The ruling Awami League nominates Hasan Imam Khan Sohel Hazari as its candidate for the by-election to Tangail-4 constituency to be held on November 10.
8 October 2015, 16:24 PM

Fakhrul calls for unity against militancy

BNP acting Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir calls for national unity against militancy and extremism in the country.
8 October 2015, 09:28 AM

Fakhrul’s bail extended till Nov 2

The Supreme Court extends till November 2 its order that had granted bail to BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in three arson and vandalism cases.
6 October 2015, 08:12 AM

Fakhrul gets bail in blast case

BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir gets bail in a case filed for blasting bomb in Dhaka during an anti-government blockade in 2012.
5 October 2015, 06:15 AM

PM seeks bigger investment by expats

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina calls upon the expatriate Bangladeshis in UK to invest in their own country, especially in agro-processing industries, in a bigger way.
3 October 2015, 05:24 AM

Mojaheed to file review petition: Defence

War criminal Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed will file a petition with the Supreme Court seeking review of its judgement that had upheld his death penalty for killing intellectuals during the Liberation War in 1971, one of his counsels says.
3 October 2015, 04:34 AM

Foreign missions’ alert surprises PM

There is no justification of alert, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says expressing her surprise as some diplomatic missions in Dhaka issued the alert for their nationals following the murder of an Italian citizen in Dhaka.
30 September 2015, 07:45 AM

Fakhrul gets bail in defamation case

BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir gets bail in a defamation case filed for terming ruling Awami League a “killer party” and Sheikh Hasina a “killer”.
29 September 2015, 05:10 AM

PM reaches New York to attend UNGA

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrives the United States last night on an eight-day official visit to attend the 70th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
24 September 2015, 07:50 AM

BNP condemns sedition charges against Tarique

BNP condemns pressing of sedition charges against the party’s senior vice-chairman Tarique Rahman, saying that it was an “unjustified and undemocratic move.”
23 September 2015, 10:35 AM

Noted citizens for decentralising power

Noted citizens stresses the need for decentralisation of power to strengthen democratic institutions and ensure the rule of law.
20 September 2015, 15:20 PM

BNP stands by protesting MBBS, BDS admission seekers

BNP expresses solidarity with protesting MBBS, BDS admission seekers, and demanded that the government cancels the results and holds fresh examinations.
20 September 2015, 12:54 PM

Tarique charged with sedition for calling Bangabandhu ‘Pakbandhu’

Police presses sedition charges against BNP Senior Vice-Chairman Tarique Rahman in connection with a case filed for calling Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman “Pakbandhu” (friend of Pakistan).
20 September 2015, 12:24 PM

Hold polls before time runs out, Mahbubur urges govt

BNP standing committee member Lt Gen (retd) Mahbubur Rahman urges government to hold an inclusive parliamentary election soon saying time for solution to "the existing political impasse" is running out.
19 September 2015, 13:07 PM

Barapukuria graft: HC rejects Khaleda's plea

The High Court clears the way for a trial court to resume its proceedings against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in Barapukuria corruption case.
17 September 2015, 06:29 AM

Tarique drives Khaleda to hotel

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia reunites with all her family members at a London hotel after seven years, creating an emotional atmosphere.
16 September 2015, 13:12 PM