Bangladesh politics

Modi didn’t say anything about polls: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says that they did not discuss anything about the upcoming 11th parliamentary election with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
26 April 2018, 14:42 PM

Govt tries to hang on to power with external help: BNP

BNP alleges that ruling Awami League has visited India to meet its desperate bid to hang on to power again through holding a lopsided election with the help of external power.
26 April 2018, 12:53 PM

Once again AL, BNP plan big showdown for Jan 5

Ruling Awami League and its political arch-rival BNP are getting prepared to stage a massive showdown on January 5, the fourth anniversary of the last parliamentary election, in differing views.
4 January 2018, 07:09 AM

Ershad, Fakhrul fly to Rangpur in same flight

Jatiya Party chairman HM Ershad and BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam went to Rangpur in the same flight today ahead of Rangpur City Corporation polls.
18 December 2017, 07:53 AM

Fair, inclusive polls to contribute to build prosperous Bangladesh: European Union

The European Union has said free, fair and inclusive elections in the period ahead, in accordance with international standards for democratic elections, will contribute to creating a more prosperous Bangladesh.
9 December 2017, 06:56 AM

BNP leader MK Anwar’s janaza held, burial tomorrow

BNP Standing Committee Member MK Anwar passes away at his residence in Dhaka. He was 86. He breathed his last around 1:30am at his residence on Elephant Road.
24 October 2017, 02:39 AM

PM ‘provoking people’ against CJ: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir accuses Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of “provoking people” against Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha for his observation in the 16th constitutional amendment verdict.
22 August 2017, 12:43 PM

Quader meets president, conveys party stance on 16th amendment verdict

Awami League’s General Secretary Obaidul Quader meets President Abdul Hamid at the latter’s official residence and conveys the party's stance on the verdict in the 16th amendment case.
14 August 2017, 08:03 AM

16th amendment verdict: Govt to seek review for expunging CJ’s remarks, says Anisul

The government will seek a review for expunging some of the remarks of the chief justice in the Supreme Court verdict of 16th amendment case, Law Minister Anisul Huq says.
13 August 2017, 09:07 AM

Govt considers the judiciary its rival: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir alleges that the government took the judiciary as its opponent following the release of the full verdict in the 16th constitutional amendment case.
10 August 2017, 05:13 AM

BNP out to make AL judiciary's opponent

The Awami League alleges that the BNP with ill intentions was trying to make it an opponent of the judiciary.
10 August 2017, 05:02 AM

Graft case: Khaleda gets permanent bail

The High Court grants permanent bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in Zia Orphanage Trust case.
9 August 2017, 06:53 AM

Barguna UNO Tariq Salman transferred to cabinet division as senior assistant secretary

Barguna Sadar UNO Tariq Salman, who was sued for publishing a portrait of Bangabandhu recently, has been transferred to the cabinet division as senior assistant secretary.
1 August 2017, 08:08 AM

Quader seeks meritorious persons in politics

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says said that an intellectual vacuum will be created in the country’s political arena if meritorious people do not come to politics.
15 July 2017, 13:32 PM

Next Polls: Several parties discuss launch of a political platform

Leaders of several political parties last night met to discuss the launching of a political platform with eye on the next general election
13 July 2017, 21:06 PM

Cops 'intervene informal meeting’ of civil, political leaders at Uttara house

Police allegedly intervene an “informal meeting” of a group of civil society leaders and political personalities at a house in Uttara of Dhaka. Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) President ASM Abdur Rob arranged the meeting at his residence, house no. 14 in Sector-3, around 7:30pm, reports our staff correspondent.
13 July 2017, 18:21 PM

Khaleda Zia calls BNP standing committee meeting tomorrow

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia calls the party's standing committee meeting to discuss the current situation of the country.
12 July 2017, 17:37 PM

Defamation case: Trial against BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul starts Oct 21

A Dhaka court frames charges against BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in a defamation case filed for terming ruling Awami League a “killer party” and its chief Sheikh Hasina a “killer”.
9 July 2017, 06:31 AM

Quader laments lack of tolerance in politics

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader calls for establishing a positive trend in country's politics shunning lack of tolerance.
26 June 2017, 13:47 PM

Ruling MP wants to allow vote against budget

A ruling party lawmaker voices an opinion to amend the provision of constitution, allowing an MP to vote against respective political party. Also, Muhith draws flak at parliament for his 2017-18 budget.
19 June 2017, 08:59 AM