Nuruzzaman’s movable assets go up 28pc

Social Welfare Minister Nuruzzaman Ahmed’s moveable assets have increased by 28 percent, while his annual income has slightly decreased.
5 December 2023

Hasan Mahmud’s loans nearly double in 5yrs

Awami League candidate from Chattogram-7 (Rangunia) and Information Minister Hasan Mahmud’s loans nearly doubled in the last five years, although his wealth has not increased.
5 December 2023

Lipi’s cop husband has Tk 2.13cr in cash

Independent candidate Shahazadi Alam Lipi, contesting from Bogura-1, revealed in her submitted affidavit to the Election Commission that her husband, Additional DIG Hamidul Alam Milon of Barishal Metropolitan Police, possesses over Tk 2.13 crore in cash, while she holds Tk 23.48 lakh.
5 December 2023

Kamal’s wealth increases, income drops

The movable and immovable properties of State Minister for Industries Kamal Ahmed Mojumder has increased in the past five years, while his annual income dropped by Tk 9 lakh.
5 December 2023

In 8yrs, Khokon’s income shoots up 28 times

Both the assets and annual income of Sayeed Khokon, Awami League candidate for Dhaka-6, have seen a meteoric rise since he ran for the Dhaka South City Corporation mayoral post eight years ago.
5 December 2023

Inu’s money increases 52-fold in 10yrs

Incumbent lawmaker of Kushtia-2 Hasanul Haq Inu, also the president of JSD (Inu), has seen a 52-fold increase in his cash holdings, rising from Tk 6.8 lakh during the 10th parliamentary election to Tk 3.56 crore, according to affidavits submitted to the EC.
5 December 2023

National polls: AL wants to sit with Jatiya Party tomorrow, says Chunnu

Awami League wants to sit with the main opposition Jatiya Party tomorrow to discuss various issues regarding the January 7 national election.
5 December 2023

Another bout of 48-hr blockade from tomorrow

The BNP and its allies is set to enforce yet another 48-hour road-rail-waterway blockade across the country starting tomorrow morning to protest the schedule for the next national election announced by the Election Commission
5 December 2023

CJ asks cop to beef up security of all courts, judges

Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan has asked the police to strengthen the security of the courts and tribunals and their judges, cars, and residences across the country to avoid any unexpected occurrences
5 December 2023

3 JCD activists arrested over torching bus in Ctg

Police have arrested three leaders and activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal in connection with torching a vehicle and killing its driver and helper in Chattogram city during the blockade enforced by the BNP and like-minded opposition parties
5 December 2023

Garment industry on verge of destruction: Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today said the country was heading towards a "terrible crisis" due to the government's "deliberate misrule" in the garment sector
5 December 2023

AL to finalise 'seat-sharing' with allies today or tomorrow: Quader

Seat-sharing between the partners of the ruling Awami League-led 14-party alliance will be finalised by today or tomorrow, AL General Secretary Obaidul Quader said today
5 December 2023

Celebrity politicians: A diverse history

Political parties who have committed to participating in the upcoming 12th parliamentary election are preparing in full swing. The Awami League and Jatiya Party have announced their list of nominees, and interestingly, it includes a handful of celebrities
5 December 2023

EC denies AL permission for December 10 rally

Decides to hold discussion at Dhaka district AL office
5 December 2023

Shakib has Tk 55cr movable assets

Shakib Al Hasan's annual income is around Tk 5.5 crore while he has loans worth Tk 33 crore, according to documents he submitted to the Election Commission
4 December 2023

Political Violence: Charges framed against Rizvi, Aman, 43 others

A Dhaka court yesterday framed charges against 45 leaders and activists of the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami and their front organisations in a case filed over political violence in the capital in 2015.
4 December 2023

BNP announces 48-hour blockade from tomorrow

The BNP yesterday called for a fresh 48-hour nationwide blockade starting 6:00am Wednesday in protest of the Election Commission’s announcement of the polls scheduled.
4 December 2023

31 more BNP, Jamaat men jailed

Another 31 leaders and activists of BNP, Jamaat and their front organisations were yesterday sentenced to different jail terms in four cases filed years ago over political violence in the capital.
4 December 2023

AL not worried about voter turnout: Quader

Awami League is not worried about voter turnout in the national election, said party General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday.
4 December 2023

‘Independents’ will stay in race

Says Hasina in face of 14-party allies’ demand for ‘cakewalk’ in shared seats
4 December 2023