Fakhrul denied bail again

A Dhaka court yesterday denied bail to BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in a case filed over vandalism at the chief justice’s residence on October 28 last year.
1 February 2024

Govt measures to control prices not working: GM Quader

The measures taken by the government to control the price of daily commodities are not working, alleged Jatiyo Party chairman GM Quader today.
1 February 2024

Fakhrul's bail petition rejected again

A Dhaka court today rejected the bail petition of BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir again in a case filed over the vandalism of the chief justice's residence during the BNP-police clash on October 28 last year
1 February 2024

Reclaim Lalkuthi riverbank

Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh yesterday directed Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) to reclaim Lalkuthi’s riverbank.
31 January 2024

DNCC to start canal cleaning drive on Friday

The waste removal process from the Paris canal in Mirpur will start on Friday, announced Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Atiqul Islam yesterday.
31 January 2024

‘AL eligible for 48 out of 50 reserved seats in JS’

Says AL’s organising secy as he submits letter to EC claiming AL has independents’ support
31 January 2024

Hearing on Mirza Abbas's bail plea in 9 cases tomorrow

A Dhaka court today set tomorrow to hold hearing on bail pleas filed by BNP Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas in nine separate cases filed against him with the capital's Paltan and Ramna police stations
31 January 2024

BNP's black-flag procession illegal: Quader

BNP's black-flag procession is illegal, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said today
31 January 2024

BNP leader Quayum’s life in danger if deported from Malaysia, says daughter

The family of BNP's senior leader MA Quayum appealed to the Malaysian government to respect the Kuala Lumpur High Court's stay order against the deportation of her father, according to Free Malaysia Today (FMT)
31 January 2024

BNP’s Black Flag March: Obstructed in different parts of the country

Police yesterday foiled the BNP’s black flag marches in different parts of the country, including the Dhaka city.
30 January 2024

BNP says Moyeen picked up from procession, police say he was removed for his safety

BNP today said its standing committee member Moyeen Khan was picked up by law enforcers in the capital, but police said the BNP leader was just asked to stop the "black flag" procession he was leading
30 January 2024

Those who have no shame will sit in parliament: Gayeshwar

BNP standing committee member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy today said those who have no shame will participate in the first session of the national parliament
30 January 2024

AL’s Jan 30 Tejgaon rally postponed

Awami League’s Dhaka north city unit has postponed its peace rally planned for January 30 in Dhaka’s Tejgaon “due to unavoidable reasons”.
29 January 2024

No one can oust the elected govt

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday said no one has the power to topple the constitutionally elected government.
29 January 2024

AL’s power comes from India, not people: Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi yesterday said Awami League’s power comes from India, not the people of Bangladesh.
29 January 2024

AL's January 30 rally in Tejgaon postponed

Awami League’s Dhaka north city unit has postponed its peace rally planned for January 30 in Dhaka's Tejgaon “due to unavoidable reasons”
29 January 2024

JS devoid of ‘true opposition’ again

The 12th parliament goes into its maiden session tomorrow in the absence of a “genuine opposition” that can hold the government accountable.
28 January 2024

Jatiyo Party: where drama never stops

In a new twist, Jatiyo Party Chief Patron Raushan Ershad yesterday relieved JP Chairman GM Quader and Secretary General Mujibul Haque Chunnu from their posts and announced that she would take the party’s helm.
28 January 2024

India played its part as ‘honest neighbour’: Quader

India has played its due role in the 12th parliamentary election as an “honest neighbour”, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said yesterday.
28 January 2024

‘AL can’t hold back democracy-loving people’

BNP standing committee member Abdul Moyeen Khan yesterday said the party was not able to achieve what they expected on January 7, but there is no point in being disappointed about it.
28 January 2024