BNP leader held for ‘forcing RMU VC to resign’
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NCP expels 2 Moulvibazar leaders over disciplinary breaches
7 October 2026
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Constitutional Reform Committee: BNP focusing on its polls promises
7 October 2026
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26 election observers to be appointed for Thakurgaon-1 by-polls
6 October 2026
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Election
Shafiqur assures BTMA of raising textile industry concerns in parliament
6 October 2026
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Khelafat Majlis hosts diplomats, calls for ‘balanced’ foreign policy
5 October 2026
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No reconciliation with Awami League without justice, says deputy speaker
5 October 2026
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Govt has no right to stay if it fails to ensure safety
5 October 2026
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Porwar alleges ‘policymaking-level directives’ behind Akhtaruzzaman’s arrest
4 October 2026
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Shafiqur criticises government over lack of dengue vaccine
4 October 2026
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Shamsuzzaman Dudu placed on 3-day remand, Alal sent to jail
A Dhaka court today placed BNP's Vice Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu on a three-day remand in a case filed over vandalising the chief justice's residence during BNP-police clash on October 28.
6 November 2023
BNP announces fresh 48-hour blockade from Wednesday
BNP has called a 48-hour countrywide blockade from Wednesday morning
6 November 2023
Water lorry torched in Bogura
A water lorry was set on fire on the Bogura-Rangpur highway in Bogura's Shajahanpur upazila this morning, on the second day of the countrywide blockade called by BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami
6 November 2023
Opposition’s huge presence on streets amid crackdowns puzzles govt: Rizvi
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today said the ruling party leaders are making “unguarded” remarks as they were scared of the huge presence of opposition followers on streets amid widespread arrests and crackdowns.
6 November 2023
Bus torched in Gulistan
A bus was set on fire in Dhaka's Gulistan area this afternoon, on the second-day of the countrywide blockade enforced by BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami
6 November 2023
Tyres burnt on Dhaka-Mymensingh railway tracks in Joydebpur
Unidentified miscreants allegedly burnt tyres on the railway tracks on the Dhaka-Mymensingh route early on the second day of the two-day countrywide blockade called by BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami
6 November 2023
Cancellation of registration: SC to hear Jamaat's appeal on November 12
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court today set November 12 for holding hearing on an appeal filed by Jamaat-e-Islami challenging a High Court verdict that scrapped its registration with the Election Commission
6 November 2023
2 Chhatra Dal, Swechchhasebak Dal men arrested in Kaliganj
Two leaders and activist of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal and Swechchhasebak Dal were arrested in Kaliganj of Gazipur yesterday
6 November 2023
BNP Vice Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu 'picked up'
A group of 15-20 plainclothesmen, identifying themselves as Detective Branch (DB) of police, detained him
5 November 2023
Countrywide Blockade: A lone passenger’s quest to find a bus
There was an unusual silence at the Gabtoli bus terminal when this correspondent visited it yesterday morning. But amidst such an eerie atmosphere, this correspondent saw one
5 November 2023
Countrywide Blockade: AL remains vigilant on Dhaka streets
The presence of Awami League leaders and activists on the streets were relatively thinner on the first day of the two-day blockade called by BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, compared to last week.
5 November 2023
BNP men torched vehicles wearing press vests: DB
Detective Branch and Uttara divisions of Dhaka Metropolitan Police yesterday claimed Jubo Dal and Chhatra Dal activists set fire to buses and police vans in Dhaka wearing vests and identity cards of journalists and rights activists.
5 November 2023
Govt plans harsher clampdown on BNP
As the BNP and its like-minded parties intensify their street agitation, the government prepares to go for a stricter crackdown on the opposition activists to quash the anti-government movement.
5 November 2023
Countrywide Blockade: JCD activists ‘lock gates’ at DU, JU
Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal activists claimed they padlocked multiple entrances at Dhaka and Jahangirnagar University early yesterday, as part of BNP’s nationwide 48-hour blockade.
5 November 2023
Resist those who torch your buses, trucks
Home boss tells transport workers
5 November 2023
2 candidates boycott Lakshmipur-3 by-polls alleging irregularities
The candidates, Mohammad Rakib Hossain of Jatiya Party and Shamsul Karim Khokon of Zaker Party, alleged that agents of Awami League candidate Golam Faruk Pinku were casting fake votes and restricting other party's agents from several centres
5 November 2023
Hasan Mahmud likens BNP to IS, Taliban
Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud today said BNP is declaring programmes like Islamic State (IS) and Taliban
5 November 2023
Cost of AL nomination forms for nat'l polls almost doubled
The nomination seekers of the ruling Awami League will now have to pay nearly double the amount they paid last time to collect nomination forms for the upcoming national election slated for January
5 November 2023
2 buses torched in Dhaka within half an hour
A total of 4 buses set on fire in the capital on the first day of the second phase of blockade being enforced by BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami
5 November 2023
Vandalism case: BNP leader Emran Saleh Prince put on 3-day remand
A Dhaka court today placed BNP organising secretary Syed Emran Saleh Prince on a three-day remand in a case filed over vandalising the Muktijuddha Museum of Razarbagh Police Lines during a clash with policemen on October 28
5 November 2023