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Jatrabari arson: Charge pressed against Rafiqul, Mahbub, 56 others

DB press charges against 58 leaders and activists of 20-party alliance including Rafiqul Islam Miah and Khandaker Mahbub Hossain in an arson and explosive case.
22 July 2015, 11:35 AM

Ctg mayor cleared of 1993 attempted murder charge

A Chittagong court acquits 17 people including the city mayor AJM Nasir of an attempt to murder case filed 22 years ago.
22 July 2015, 05:45 AM

Graft hearing: Khaleda may appear before court tomorrow

NP Chairperson Khaleda Zia may appear before a special court in Dhaka tomorrow for hearing in two corruption cases.
22 July 2015, 04:50 AM

Opinion: PM won. An opportunity lost?

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has demonstrated political sagacity by reversing her decision on making Syed Ashraful Islam a minister without portfolio.
21 July 2015, 10:20 AM

BNP lauds Ashraf’s neutral admin vow

BNP welcomes newly appointed Public Administration Minister Syed Ashraful Islam’s pledge to make the administration neutral and efficient.
21 July 2015, 09:49 AM

No politics with administration: Ashraf

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina does not do politics with the administration, newly appointed Public Administration Minister Syed Ashraful Islam says.
21 July 2015, 08:12 AM

Appeal hearing against 4 BNP leaders’ bail Jul 27

The apex court sets July 27 to hear appeals filed by the government against bail orders of four BNP leaders in separate violence cases.
21 July 2015, 07:54 AM

Syed Ashraf joins new ministry

The Ministry of Public Administration was waiting to welcome its newly appointed minister Syed Ashraful Islam today.
20 July 2015, 06:41 AM

Khaleda for maintaining social ties among politicians

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia stresses the need for maintaining social relations by political parties for the greater good of the country.
18 July 2015, 10:57 AM

Ashraf to continue as AL general secretary: Muhith

Finance Minister AMA Muhith says Syed Ashraful Islam will continue as general secretary of the Awami League.
16 July 2015, 11:31 AM

Ashraf meets PM after getting new ministry

Syed Ashraful Islam meets Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, hours after his appointment as the public administration minister.
16 July 2015, 10:24 AM

Charge framing hearing against Salahuddin July 22

A Shillong court in the Meghalaya state of India fix July 22 for hearing on charge framing against BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed in a case filed for trespass.
15 July 2015, 13:48 PM

Khaleda sends Eid greetings to Hasina

Two member BNP delegation hands over the Eid greetings card from Khaleda to Hasina.
14 July 2015, 06:10 AM

Cabinet reshuffle likely tomorrow

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is going to induct several new faces into her cabinet tomorrow, according to ruling party sources.
13 July 2015, 14:46 PM

Speaker asks EC to decide on Latif’s JS membership

Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury sends a letter to the Election Commission (EC) to decide the parliament membership of sacked minister Abdul Latif Siddique.
13 July 2015, 12:38 PM

Ashraf skips cabinet meeting

Removed as LGRD minister and deputed as a minister without portfolio last week, Syed Ashraful Islam skips the regular cabinet meeting.
13 July 2015, 09:46 AM

Ex-Rajshahi mayor Minu jailed on surrender

A Rajshahi court sends former mayor and local city BNP President Mizanur Rahman Minu to jail after he surrendered.
13 July 2015, 07:48 AM

Fakhrul free to walk out of jail

The Supreme Court grants bail to BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul for six weeks on medical ground in three vandalism and arson cases, clearing the way for his release from jail.
13 July 2015, 05:13 AM

Jubo League leader expelled for extortion

A top leader of the ruling party’s youth wing Jubo League who was arrested by Rapid Action Battalion this week during extortion has been expelled.
12 July 2015, 09:01 AM

Analysis: An ominous sign in politics?

What happened with veteran politicians Syed Ashraful Islam and Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is unprecedented in the country’s politics since the restoration of democracy in 1991.
12 July 2015, 08:17 AM