DHAKA: Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said the ruling party will continue cleanliness program until the country is free from dengue and Aedes mosquitoes are destroyed. "This time is very sensitive. Now indulging in much talk can bring bad upshot to the country. The

DHAKA: Both income and expenditure of ruling Awami League increased in last six straight years, according to a financial statement submitted to the Election Commission (EC).   A team of Awami League headed by its co-chairman of election-steering committee HT Imam submitted the record

DHAKA: The High Court rejected the bail petition flied by BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia who was jailed for seven years in Zia Charitable Trust corruption case. The HC bench of Justice Obaidul Hassan and Justice SM Kuddus Zaman Wednesday (July 30) passed the order after hearing the plea.

DHAKA:  Ruling Awami League has called an emergency meeting on Tuesday (July 30) to discuss about overall situation of the country. The meeting is scheduled to be held at the party central office at Bangabandhu Avenue in the capital at 1100am, said says a press release. All members

DHAKA:  Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said country’s dengue disease situation has taken an alarming turn and causing a matter of concern. To counter this situation, a three-day cleanliness campaign will be launched by the Awami League alongside the government,

DHAKA: The High Court fixed Tuesday (July 30) for holding hearing on the bail petition flied by BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia who was jailed for seven years in Zia Charitable Trust corruption case. The HC bench of Justice Obaidul Hassan and Justice SM Kuddus Zaman Sunday (July 28) set

DHAKA: Convicted BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia received dental treatment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) hospital Saturday (July 27).  The ailing BNP chief, who has been in BSMMU since April 1, was given the dental treatment for nearly half an hour Saturday (July

RAJSHAHI: Some 104 accused, including Jamaat leader Moulana Delwar Hossian Sayedee, were indicted in the murder case of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activist of Rajshahi University unit Faruk Hossain.   Judge Enayet Kabir Sarker of Rajshahi Additional Metropolitan and Session Judge

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.