KURIGRAM: Two UP chairmen in Nageshwari upazila of Kurigram were suspended for issuing birth certificates to Rohingya women coming from Kutupalang Rohingya camp in Ukiya upazila of Cox’s Bazar. Upazila Executive Officer (UNO) Al Imran on Wednesday (July 23) confirmed the information

DHAKA: BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir expressed deep concern over a fake Facebook account along with posts and opinions by his name. "I am saying it clearly that I never created any account on Facebook and I have no verified Facebook account," he said. "So, I have

DHAKA: Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said the government has taken a tough stance towards lynching incidents so that they do not happen any longer after spreading rumor. “We have already taken some government and party steps. All MPs and party leaders have been

BANDARBAN: Miscreants slashed throat of an Awami League leader in Lama upazila of the district on Tuesday (July 23). The incident happened at Hasnapara area under Sarai union of Lama upazila around 11 pm. The deceased Alamgir Sikder, 38, was a former chairman of Sarai union.

BANDARBAN: A local leader of Awami League was shot to death by criminals in Rulaing area Rowangchhari upazila of the district on Monday (July 22). The deceased was identified as Mong Pru Thoi, president of Taracha union unit AL in Rowangchhari upazila  Locals said criminals shot

SATKHIRA: A local leader of ruling Awami League was shot to death by miscreants at Kashempur Hazampara in Sadar upazila on Monday (July 22). The deceased was identified as Nazrul Islam, 45, vice-president of Agardari union unit Awami League and a resident of Kuchpukur village in the

DHAKA: Dr Kamal Hossain, president of the Gono Forum, will hold a press conference next Monday (July 22), said Mushtaq Ahmed, joint-general secretary of the party, on Sunday (July 21). Mushtaq Ahmed said that the press conference will be held at Tofazzal Hossain Manik Mia hall on the

CHATTOGRAM: BNP leaders and activists joined a grand rally of the party in Chattogram Saturday (July 20), demanding release of their imprisoned party chief Khaleda Zia. The rally started at 2pm at Nur Ahmad Road of the city. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir,

DHAKA: Awami League Genera Secretary Obaidul Quader said the rebel candidates of recently held upazila parishad elections and their associates will be served legal notice by the party, beginning from July 28. The number of the recipients has been estimated at around 200, he added. 

DHAKA: Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said Priya Saha’s statement is totally untrue. It is not acceptable at all. Obaidul Quader said: “I heard Priya Saha’s speech. I saw the video of her speech to US President Donald Trump. I didn't understand how this video

DHAKA: BNP Standing committee members on Friday (July 19) held a meeting at the Gulshan political office of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia. The meeting started at 4:30pm. Shairul Kabir Khan, press wing member to the BNP chief, confirmed the matter to Banglanews.  The meeting was

DHAKA: Awami League General Secretary also Minister for Road Transport and Bridges Obaidul Quader on Friday (July 19) categorically said there is no scope to treat corruptive activities from any mild point of view. "Moreover, there is no second explanation of corruption," he said.  

DHAKA: BNP has convened a meeting of its standing committee members on Friday (July 19) afternoon to discuss strategies on movement demanding release of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail. The meeting is scheduled to be held at Khaleda’s Gulshan political office around 4:00pm,

DHAKA: Jatiya Party acting chairman GM Quader was made full chairman following the death of party founder-chief HM Ershad.  Jatiya Party Chairman Mashiur Rahman Ranga made the disclosure at a press briefing held at the JP Chairman's Banani office Thursday (July 18). Late

DHAKA: Road Transport & Bridges Minister also Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader returned home after taking follow-up treatment in Singapore. He arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport around 11pm Wednesday (July 17). Road Transport & Bridges Ministry PRO Abu

DHAKA: Jaitya Party Chairman HM Ershad has been laid to eternal rest at Palli Nibas in Rangpur. He was buried at 5:45 pm on Tuesday (July 16). JP acting Chairman GM Quader, JP Secretary General Moshiur Rahman Ranga and MP Abul Hossain Babla among others were present there.

DHAKA: Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad’s body has been taken to Rangpur. A helicopter carrying his body landed at Rangpur cantonment at 11:50am on Tuesday (July 16). Later, his body will be taken to Rangpur Eidgah where his fourth namaj-e-janaja will be held.  After janaja,

DHAKA: Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad’s body is being taken to Rangpur on Tuesday (July 16) morning. A helicopter carrying his body departed from Tejgaon Airport for Rangpur, his electoral area around 10:30am.  Later, his fourth namaj-e-janaja will be held at Rangpur Eidgah. 

DHAKA: Leaders and activists of Jatiya Party have flocked to their central office in the capital's Kakrail to place last tributes to their party chief HM Ershad. The body of Jatiya Party chairman, who died under hospitalization Sunday (July 14), was taken to the party office after

DHAKA: The High Court asked Shamsur Rahman Shimul Biswas, special assistant of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, to surrender to a lower court within two weeks in a case for obstructing police from discharging their government duties. The HC bench of Justice Jahangir Hossain and Justice Md