Two killed in BNP-police clash in Kishoreganj

Two BNP men were killed and over 40 people, including 15 police personnel, were injured in a clash between party men and police in Chhoysuti Bus Stand area in Kishoreganj’s Kuliarchar upazila this morning.
31 October 2023

Haas calls for dialogue without preconditions to deescalate violence

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas today said he hoped that all sides can engage in dialogue without preconditions in order to deescalate prevailing tensions and find a pathway to free, fair and peaceful elections.
31 October 2023

Three held as BNP men and police clash in Manikganj

Three BNP activists were detained after a clash broke out between party men and police in Manikganj today, the first day of the three-day nationwide blockade called by BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami
31 October 2023

Commuters suffer due to scarcity of public transport

Dhaka city dwellers have been suffering due to transport crisis as BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami and a host of other opposition political parties enforced a nationwide three-day rail, road, and waterways blockade from today
31 October 2023

US condemns 'political violence' of October 28

The US encouraged Bangladeshi authorities to thoroughly investigate the incidents surrounding the October 28 BNP rally and hold to account those responsible for the violence.
31 October 2023

Two buses torched in Chattogram

Arsonists torched two buses in port city's Baizid and Epz areas today, the first day of the nationwide three-day rail, road, and waterways blockade enforced by BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami
31 October 2023

Blockade begins amid fear of confrontation

As BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami and a host of other opposition political parties enforce a nationwide three-day rail, road, and waterways blockade from today, the ruling Awami League, police and pro-government transport leaders have devised their own plans to counter it.
30 October 2023

Oct 28 violence: BNP-Jamaat out to hinder democratic process

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday said the BNP-Jamaat is resorting to violence to obstruct the democratic process and promote unconstitutional forces.
30 October 2023

Recent violence: BNP writes to diplomats

BNP yesterday sent a seven-page letter to the embassies and high commissions in Dhaka disentangling itself from the violence that took place surrounding its grand rally on Saturday.
30 October 2023

Political Violence: Seven foreign missions call for restraint

At least seven foreign missions in Bangladesh have issued a statement calling on all stakeholders to exercise restraint, refrain from violence, and work together to create the conditions for free, fair, participatory and peaceful elections.
30 October 2023

Violence over rallies, hartal: 7,417 sued, 426 held in two days

In connection with the recent violence during rallies and hartal, more than 7,417 people have been sued, and 426 have been arrested in at least 52 cases across 10 districts in the last two days.
30 October 2023

Who will lead BNP’s blockade?

Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday wanted to know who will lead the BNP’s blockade as most of the party leaders are either in prison or hiding.
30 October 2023

Will resist if BNP tries to foil polls

The ruling Awami League-led alliance yesterday vowed to resist BNP if the party tries to foil the national polls, slated for early January.
30 October 2023

JS adopts resolution condemning Israeli attacks

Parliament yesterday unanimously adopted a resolution strongly condemning Israel's genocide of the Palestinian people and calling upon the Muslim world to come forward effectively to protect them
30 October 2023
30 October 2023

Take measures so that no party can spread violence

237 eminent citizens write to law enforcers
30 October 2023

New curriculum: It’ll bring positive changes to edu

Education Minister Dipu Moni today said the government introduced the new national curriculum to bring positive changes in education standards and nurture a skilled workforce for sustainable development
30 October 2023

Hartal clashes: 69 BNP, Jamaat men sued in Sylhet city

Sixty-nine BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami leaders and activists along with hundreds of unnamed persons have been sued in five cases filed with four police stations in Sylhet city
30 October 2023

Who will lead BNP’s blockade?

Asks Obaidul Quader, says Oct 28 violence exposed BNP’s true colours
30 October 2023

BNP wouldn't have resorted to 'acts of terrorism' if it genuinely wanted polls: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said that if BNP had wanted elections, they would not have resorted to “acts of terrorism”
30 October 2023