AL rebels: A problem party can’t solve

Mohiuddin Maharaj, organising secretary of Pirojpur district Awami League, is contesting the chairman’s post in the upcoming zila parishad elections as a rebel candidate for the second consecutive time.
15 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Allegations mount against Rajshahi BCL top brass

A Chhatra League activist yesterday filed a case against the new BCL president of Rajshahi district unit, Sakibul Islam Rana, accusing him of extorting money promising employment.
15 September 2022, 18:00 PM

‘We want all to join the polls’

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said people would definitely vote for the Awami League in the next general election for continued development of the country.
14 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Rebuilding trust holds the key

Unveiling its work plan for the 12th national polls, the Election Commission yesterday said that gaining the trust of the political parties is a major challenge.
14 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Ranga removed from all JP posts

Jatiya Party Presidium Member Moshiur Rahman Ranga was removed from all party posts yesterday, a move likely to intensify the rift between JP chief patron Raushan Ershad and Chairman GM Quader.
14 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Jatiya Party removes Ranga from all party posts

Jatiya Party MP Mashiur Rahman Ranga has been relieved from all posts.
14 September 2022, 12:11 PM

The feud maker

Allegations against Awami League lawmaker Pankaj Nath are being raised again after his removal from party posts for “breaching discipline”.
14 September 2022, 02:20 AM

EC roadmap, is a ploy to prolong AL’s stay in power

BNP standing committee member Mirza Abbas yesterday alleged that the Election Commission’s announced roadmap for the next parliamentary election is nothing but a “conspiracy” to prolong the stay of the Awami League government in power.
13 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Reclaiming voters’ trust: EC banks on technologies

The Election Commission plans to tap into modern technologies in the next national election as part of its efforts to win back people’s confidence in polls, say EC officials.
13 September 2022, 18:00 PM

‘Blue’ panel sweeps syndicate poll at DU

Blue panel, the Awami League-backed teachers’ panel of Dhaka University, has bagged victory in the senate election.
13 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Outline of ‘simultaneous’ movement soon: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said the outline of a “simultaneous” movement to oust the government will be presented soon.“We are working with the various political parties to form a greater  unity and in light of that we have decided to finalise the strategy...,”  he said.
13 September 2022, 18:00 PM

AL MP Pankaj removed from party posts

Awami League lawmaker Pankaj Nath has been stripped of all his posts in the ruling party for “breaching discipline”.
12 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Syeda Sajeda Chowdhury laid to eternal rest

With tears and heavy heart, hundreds of people including the Awami League leaders and workers buried Jatiya Sangsad Deputy Leader and AL Presidium Member Syeda Sajeda Chowdhury this evening (September 12, 2022) at the Banani Graveyard with state honour.
12 September 2022, 14:43 PM

Video posted on BNP's Facebook page showing attack on police draws criticism

A video clip of opposition supporters throwing bricks at police and Awami League activists has been widely circulated from BNP's verified Facebook page in a brazen attempt to instigate nationwide violence to bring down Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government.
12 September 2022, 11:10 AM

Barishal AL MP Pankaj Nath removed from party post

Ruling Awami League lawmaker from Barisal-4, (Hijla-Mehendiganj) Pankaj Nath has been dismissed from all AL posts for “violating party discipline”.
12 September 2022, 11:07 AM

EC wants 3-yr jail for obstructing journos on election duty

The Election Commission wants a penalty of up to three years in jail and a fine for obstructing media workers on duty during elections.
12 September 2022, 02:00 AM

Sanctions can be imposed on any force if it violates law, human rights: BNP

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday (September 11, 2022) warned the administration that the outcome will not be good if the people are made the opponents.
11 September 2022, 18:20 PM

Khaleda’s sentence: Family seeks extension of suspension

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s family yesterday sought another extension of her suspended prison sentence.
11 September 2022, 18:00 PM

220 BNP men get anticipatory bail

At least 220 local BNP leaders and activists from four districts got six weeks’ anticipatory bail from the High Court yesterday in nine separate cases recently filed on charges of vandalising vehicles and obstructing police from discharging duties.
11 September 2022, 18:00 PM

BNP announces DU Chhatra Dal committee

BNP today (September 11, 2022) announced a new 33-member Committee of Chhatra Dal’s Dhaka University unit and has formed a 302-member full committee of its central body.
11 September 2022, 16:38 PM