PM departs for Brussels to attend Global Gateway Forum

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina departed for Brussels yesterday morning for a three-day official visit to Belgium to attend the “Global Gateway Forum” from October 25 to 26.
24 October 2023, 18:00 PM

‘Govt wants to politicise Ansar’

BNP yesterday opposed the government’s move to equip Ansar battalion members with authority to arrest offenders, frisk detainees, and seize goods. The party demanded  withdrawal of the newly introduced Ansar Battalion Bill, 2023 in this regard.
24 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Won't let BNP create unrest: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today warned that BNP would not be spared if it tries to resort to anarchy on October 28
24 October 2023, 15:04 PM

BCL men continue protests at RU

A section of Chhatra League activists of Rajshahi University unit yesterday continued their protests for the third day over its new committee
24 October 2023, 14:51 PM

BNP to get permission for event if it promises peaceful event: home minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal today said permission for BNP’s October 28 rally will be given if the party promises that the event will be peaceful and there will not be any criminal activities
24 October 2023, 13:28 PM

BNP opposes govt bid to empower Ansar to arrest offenders

In strong opposition to the government's move to equip the Ansar battalion members with some policing powers such as arresting suspected criminals, the BNP today demanded the withdrawal of the newly introduced legislation, Ansar Battalion Bill, 2023
24 October 2023, 13:05 PM

3 doctors from US to arrive tomorrow to help in Khaleda's treatment

Three physicians from the US will arrive in Dhaka tomorrow to assist in treating BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, a member of the medical board formed for her treatment said
24 October 2023, 11:07 AM

PM leaves for Belgium today

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to leave here for Brussels this morning on a three-day official visit to Belgium to attend the “Global Gateway Forum” to be held there on October 25-26.
23 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Ruckus in RU over new BCL committee

A section of leaders of the Chhatra League unit in Rajshahi University demonstrated on campus yesterday demanding dissolution of its newly-announced committee.
23 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Mass Media Bill: JS body gets 90 more days to scrutinise

The fate of the much-debated Mass Media Employees (Services Conditions) Bill 2022 seems to be bleak as the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Ministry yesterday got another 90 days to examine the proposed law.
23 October 2023, 18:00 PM

BNP creating panic in name of Oct 28 rally

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday said BNP is creating panic among people in the name of the so-called rally on October 28.
23 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Fakhrul hopeful of peaceful movement's success

BNP unveils Indo-Pacific Strategy
23 October 2023, 17:05 PM

Khaleda Zia, Haji Selim can’t contest next election: ACC lawyer

Khurshid Alam Khan said the HC verdict, published yesterday, mentioned that no convict can participate in the election until the sentence is overturned by the appropriate court
23 October 2023, 13:54 PM

Jamaat seeks DMP permission to hold rally on Oct 28

Jamaat-e-Islami today sought police permission to hold a rally at Shapla Chattar in the capital's Motijheel area on October 28, to press home its demands including restoration of the caretaker government
23 October 2023, 13:17 PM

Reach Dhaka by 25th for rally, BNP tells leaders, activists

Apprehending police obstruction, the BNP has instructed its leaders and activists to arrive in Dhaka by October 25 so that they can attend Saturday’s rally.
22 October 2023, 18:00 PM

JS adopts condolence motion over deaths of Palestinians

Parliament yesterday adopted a condolence motion at the death of Palestinians by Israeli attacks.
22 October 2023, 18:00 PM

BNP may join polls at the last moment: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said the BNP might join the national election at the last moment to make it controversial.
22 October 2023, 18:00 PM

We don’t give importance to BNP's programmes: Momen

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today said the government does give much importance to BNP's October 28 programme, noting that a similar programme was seen on December 10
22 October 2023, 14:25 PM

No possibility of untoward incidents on Oct 28: DB chief

Police do not see any possibility of any untoward incidents during the political rallies of BNP and Awami League on October 28, a top DMP official said today
22 October 2023, 12:44 PM

Threats of arson and violence are emerging: Quader

Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader today said BNP's demands will not be fulfilled through threats to occupy and block roads
22 October 2023, 11:46 AM