BNP

ICT-1 seeks formal charge against ex-MP Sakhawat July 26

Prosecution asked to submit on July 26 formal charges against former lawmaker Shakhawat Hossain and 11 others for their alleged wartime offences.
21 June 2015, 09:14 AM

Fakhrul gets bail in 3 cases

The High Court grants bail to detained BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in three separate vandalism and arson cases.
18 June 2015, 10:23 AM

War crimes: Probe report on Shakhawat, 11 others submitted

Probe report on ex-lawmaker Shakhawat Hossain and 11 others’ alleged war crimes was handed to the prosecution.
18 June 2015, 07:50 AM

Niko graft: Khaleda’s trial to continue

HC rejects a petition filed by BNP chief Khaleda Zia challenging the legality of Niko graft case, clearing the way for her trial in the 2007 case.
18 June 2015, 07:39 AM

News Analysis: Political enmity beyond borders

While her party men were staging demonstration against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's visit in London, BNP chief Khaleda Zia in Dhaka on Monday invited Hasina to attend an iftar party she will host in honour of the country's political leaders.
17 June 2015, 11:57 AM

Gatco graft case: Order on Khaleda plea any day

The High Court will deliver its verdict any day on two separate petitions filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia challenging legality of trial proceedings of Gatco corruption case.
17 June 2015, 09:37 AM

Niko graft case: Order on Khaleda plea tomorrow

The High Court will deliver its order tomorrow whether the proceedings of the Niko graft trial of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will continue.
17 June 2015, 06:16 AM

AL hails Mojaheeds death penalty, BNP mum

The ruling Awami League today hails the Supreme Court verdict upholding the death penalty of Jamaat’s Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed for war crimes charges while BNP, as usual, keep mum.
16 June 2015, 15:26 PM

Ex-BNP lawmaker Papia sent to jail in 9 arson cases

Former BNP lawmaker Syeda Asifa Ashrafi Papia is sent to jail in connection with nine arson cases.
16 June 2015, 11:43 AM

War crimes: SQ Chy’s appeal hearing begins

Supreme Court begins hearing on the appeal against death penalty handed to war criminal and BNP leader Salauddin Quader Chowdhury.
16 June 2015, 04:48 AM

China for ‘political stability’ in Bangladesh

BNP Standing Committee Member Abdul Moeen Khan says China wants political stability in Bangladesh for the sake of its democratic progress and overall development.
15 June 2015, 14:32 PM

Opinion: IGP’s big leader formula

The IGP has not only revealed how politicised he was, he also revealed the nexus between the cops and lawbreaking ruling party men.
15 June 2015, 09:26 AM

Why Khaleda’s change of heart on India?

Within a week of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has made a U-turn on her recent India stance after realising that she could not cut much ice with Modi, BNP insiders said.
15 June 2015, 08:43 AM

PM slams BNP’s UK unit

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina criticises the role of local unit of BNP during her visit to the United Kingdom. “They will slander me while sitting out in London – it is not acceptable,” she said
15 June 2015, 06:54 AM

Khaleda invites Hasina to Iftar party

BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia sends an invitation letter to Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina to attend an Iftar party scheduled for June 21.
15 June 2015, 06:48 AM

Khaleda pleas for expunging IO’s deposition

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia files a petition with High Court seeking its directives on lower court to expunge deposition given by the investigation officer of Zia Orphanage Trust graft case in her absence.
15 June 2015, 06:22 AM

Govt trying to save ruling MP’s son, alleges BNP

BNP alleges that the government is trying to save Bakhtiar Alam Rony – the son of a ruling party lawmaker who shot dead two people in Dhaka in a drunken rage.
14 June 2015, 11:32 AM

Rajshahi mayor’s suspension to continue

Supreme Court extends its chamber judge’s order that stayed a High Court order halting suspension of Rajshahi City Corporation Mayor Mosaddek Hossain Bulbul.
14 June 2015, 08:18 AM

Salahuddin’s wife returns home

BNP leader Salahuddin's wife Hasina Ahmed has returned Bangladesh to collect necessary documents and papers relating to her husband’s disappearance, BNP insiders say.
13 June 2015, 16:27 PM

BNP has no idealistic relation with Jamaat: Ripon

BNP spokesperson Asaduzzaman Ripon claims there is no idealistic relation between BNP and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami.
13 June 2015, 15:43 PM