'Don't listen to rumours'

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today in parliament reiterated that the government would hold the next general elections in a free, fair, and neutral manner
25 June 2023, 15:39 PM

Amnesty's recent statement part of conspiracy: Hasan

Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud has said that the recent statement of Amnesty International about Bangladesh was part of a conspiracy
24 June 2023, 18:25 PM

BNP undermines democracy, steals votes: Quader

The BNP had snatched people’s voting rights in the past, setting records for openly stealing votes and undermining democracy, said Awami League  General Secretary Obaidul Quader in a statement yesterday.
24 June 2023, 18:00 PM

No polls under AL govt: Fakhrul

BNP will not participate in any election under this government, said party Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at a divisional youth rally in Barishal yesterday.
24 June 2023, 18:00 PM

BNP undermines democracy, steals votes: Quader

The BNP had snatched people's voting rights in the past, setting records for openly stealing votes and undermining democracy, said Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader in a statement today
24 June 2023, 16:23 PM

No option but to remove Hasina’s govt for fair polls: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said there is no alternative to removing the "illegitimate" Awami League government for holding the next polls in a free, fair and acceptable manner
24 June 2023, 15:36 PM

Hindus leaving country for lack of security: Gayeshwar

BNP standing committee member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy today alleged that the Hindus, the largest religious minority in Bangladesh, are gradually leaving the country for lack of security
23 June 2023, 15:41 PM

Under Hasina, country became a wonder of world: Joy

Under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's leadership, Bangladesh has become a wonder of the world and slowly enrolling itself in the list of developed countries, said the PM's ICT Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy
23 June 2023, 15:01 PM

When AL in power, fate of people improves: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said if Awami League stays in power, the fate of the country’s people will improve further
23 June 2023, 14:31 PM

BNP-Jamaat out to destroy the country: PM Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today warned that BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami will destroy the country if they return to power.
23 June 2023, 06:45 AM

AL's 74th founding anniversary: PM pays homage to Bangabandhu

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today paid glowing tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman marking the 74th founding anniversary of the ruling Awami League (AL)
23 June 2023, 04:15 AM

74th founding anniversary: Is AL drifting away from core ideals?

There is no denying that the party now has an overwhelming support base across the country, but questions arise as to how many of its leaders and activists are loyal to its core ideals
23 June 2023, 01:20 AM

Intel agencies picking up ‘active’ BNP leaders

The BNP yesterday alleged that intelligence agencies are picking up its “active” leaders and putting pressure on them to run in the next national polls under the present government defying their party’s decision.
22 June 2023, 18:00 PM

RCC post-polls violence: Man’s wrist severed, 3 others injured

The wrist of a man was severed, and three others were injured in Rajshahi city today in the post-election violence of Rajshahi City Corporation.
22 June 2023, 18:00 PM

RCC post-poll violence: Man's wrist severed, 3 others injured

The wrist of a man was severed, and three others were injured in Rajshahi city today in post-election violence of Rajshahi City Corporation
22 June 2023, 15:08 PM

Move to join BRICS: Be wary of the geopolitical traps

Bangladesh’s move to join the BRICS can provide a boost to trade and investment in the post-LDC world but the authorities should be wary of any geopolitical traps, said experts.
22 June 2023, 01:30 AM

Liton, Anwar cruise to victory

The ruling Awami League candidates secured massive victories in the mayoral polls to Rajshahi and Sylhet city corporations yesterday.
21 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Nothing but a political stunt

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said the prime minister’s comment “falsely” accusing their party of selling Saint Martin’s Island to go to power was nothing but a stunt to make political gains.
21 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Bank directors can stay on for 12 years

The Bank Company (Amendment) Bill 2023 was passed in the parliament yesterday amid a huge outcry and a walkout by the main opposition party, Jatiya Party due to a last-minute contentious addition
21 June 2023, 16:43 PM

BNP main obstacle to fair polls: Quader

Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said the undemocratic political forces centring BNP is the main obstacle to country's democracy and fair elections
21 June 2023, 15:41 PM