50 Ashulia RMG workers fall sick after having snacks

At least 50 workers of a garment factory in Ashulia, outskirts of the capital Dhaka, falls sick after taking snacks supplied by the factory.
23 April 2015, 14:40 PM

Shujan for city govt to ensure good governance

Sushasoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan) calls for initiating a city government to provide better services to citizens and good governance to cities.
23 April 2015, 07:30 AM

Motorcade of BNP chief under attack again while campaigning for Dhaka city polls

A group of around 80 people yesterday attacked Khaleda Zia's motorcade with wooden sticks and threw brick chips at it in the capital's Bangla Motor crossing.
22 April 2015, 18:00 PM

BNP wants army at all polling centres

BNP yesterday called for deployment of army at every polling centre during the April 28 city corporation election in Dhaka and Chittagong to ensure free and fair voting.
22 April 2015, 18:00 PM

BNP wants army at all polling centres

BNP yesterday called for deployment of army at every polling centre during the April 28 city corporation election in Dhaka and Chittagong to ensure free and fair voting.
22 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Dr Shahadat finally joins Manjur's campaign

Chittagong city BNP general secretary Dr Shahadat Hossain, who was denied party blessing for the mayoral race, joined the campaign of his party colleague and mayoral hopeful M Manjur Alam yesterday.
22 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Hossain Zillur for visionary Ctg mayor

Chittagong needs prudent and visionary leadership to turn it into an international standard city by 2030, former caretaker government
22 April 2015, 18:00 PM

BNP's Rizvi, Falu charged with arson

Mirpur police yesterday pressed charges against 42 leaders and activists of BNP-led 20-party alliance, including Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed
22 April 2015, 18:00 PM

SC upholds Fakhrul's bail in vandalism case

The Supreme Court yesterday upheld a High Court order that granted BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir bail on
22 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Brickbats hurled at Khaleda’s motorcade (Video)

A group of people hurl brickbats, stones and sticks at the motorcade of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia at Banglamotor crossing in Dhaka, leaving several vehicles including her SUV damaged.
22 April 2015, 11:55 AM

Why Ghulam Azam’s family gets VIP status: HC

The High Court questions the legality of the action of authorities concerned for giving VIP status to war criminal Ghulam Azam’ wife and two other family members at Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka.
22 April 2015, 11:03 AM

Ensure better housing

Voters from several slums of Dhaka North City Corporation yesterday demanded better accommodation facilities from elected councillors.
21 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Candidates' competence may sway Ctg voters

Candidates capable of successfully addressing the local problems may win over the voters of Chittagong city, according to several residents who are closely following the campaigns.
21 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Tabith alleges obstructions in campaign

Regardless of how enthusiastic a campaigning mayor aspirant is, some dwellers of Adabor remain sceptical about promises of a clean and beautiful neighbourhood.
21 April 2015, 18:00 PM

BNP planning to foil city polls

Ministers and Awami League leaders yesterday made similar statements on Monday's attack on BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's motorcade during her campaign at Karwanbazar, and accused BNP of hatching a conspiracy to thwart the upcoming city corporation elections.
21 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Manjur feels unsafe in Ctg after attack on Khaleda's car

Shocked at the attack on BNP chief Khaleda Zia's motorcade, the party-backed mayor aspirant in Chittagong M Manjur Alam yesterday expressed serious concerns over the safety of his campaigners and doubts about a free and fair election to the city corporations.
21 April 2015, 18:00 PM

BNP, AL sue each other

Two cases of attempted murder have been filed by the Awami League and BNP camps against one another following an attack on Khaleda Zia's motorcade in the capital's Karwan Bazar on Monday.
21 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Tabith alleges obstruction, seeks EC action

Bringing allegations of obstructions in election campaign, BNP-blessed mayor aspirant for Dhaka North City Corporation Tabith Awal has lodged a complaint with Election Commission and returning officer seeking necessary actions.
21 April 2015, 11:24 AM

Motorcade of Bangladesh’s opposition leader Khaleda Zia comes under attack

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's campaign for the party-backed mayoral candidate of Dhaka North was foiled as her motorcade came under attack by pro-ruling Awami League activists at the capital's Karwan Bazar yesterday.
20 April 2015, 18:00 PM

HC orders cops to continue search for missing BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed

The High Court yesterday ordered the police to continue searching for missing BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed and submit reports on their progress in this regard to the home ministry for the next six months or until he is recovered.
20 April 2015, 18:00 PM