DHAKA: A Dhaka special court on Thursday (September 6) deferred to October 18 the hearing of forming charge in Gatco corruption case against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia. Lawyers of two other accused--Tanvir Ahmed and Galib Hossain of the same case pleaded for adjourning the hearing as

DHAKA:  Refusing to appear before court over and again, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Wednesday (September 5) told the makeshift trial court, set up on old central jail premises, to go give her as much punishment as it wishes.     Khaleda also said, “I am physically very sick.

DHAKA:  The newly-elected mayors of Rajshahi and Sylhet City Corporations have taken their oath of office on Wednesday (September 5). Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina administered the oath at a ceremony held at Shapla Hall of her office at 10:55 am. The newly elected councilors were

DHAKA: A Dhaka court issued production warrant against jailed BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to appear in his court on October 11 in Niko corruption case. Judge Mahmudul Kabir of the makeshift Special Judge’s Court-9 in Bakshibazar area on Monday (September 3) fixed the date to frame

DHAKA: BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said the party could not mark properly the 11th prison release day of its acting chairperson Tarique Rahman as the existing situation of the country is dark and suffocating. “Tarique is still not properly free from jail as

DHAKA: Mentioning that the government is repeatedly obstructing Khaleda Zia’s release from jail, BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said it is time for this government to leave and release Khaleda immediately. The senior BNP leader made the remarks at a press

DHAKA: BNP leaders from a rally on Saturday said the present government will have to resign before the announcement of the schedule for the next general election in late October. The next general election will have to be held under a non-party neutral administration for restoration of

NAYAPALTAN (DHAKA): BNP is holding a rally in Nayapaltan area of the capital city, marking its 40th founding anniversary on Saturday (September 1).  Leaders and activists of different associate bodies of the party including of Dhaka metropolitan unit and the central committee joined

MYMENSINGH: A case was filed over the murder of a Mymensingh metropolitan unit Jubo League leader Sazzad Alam Sheikh Azad alias Azad. Police took the charge into cognizance early Saturday (September 1), upon direction from the High Court. 25 persons including the district

JESSORE: An activist of ruling Awami League’s wing Swecchasebak League was killed as a bus ploughed into the crowd of a rally in Jhikargacha of Jessore Friday (August 31). The deceased was identified as Farhad, 25. Besides, at least four other were injured. They were admitted to

DHAKA: Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sayeed Khokon warned BNP of ‘befitting response’ if they attempt to create disorder in the name of movement. The mayor was addressing a function on the occasion of National Mourning Day held at Mahanagar Natya Mancha in Dhaka's

SYLHET: Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said that BNP doesn’t want Electronic Voting Machine (EVM), because they won’t be able to raise allegations of irregularities and taking possession of polling centers after failing in elections. “There is no scope to

DHAKA: Awami League Advisory Council member Tofail Ahmed said it is only the jurisdiction of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to form and determine the size of election-time or interim government.  “The government, which will rule during the election, will be the election-time

TANGAIL:  Local administration ordered imposition of section 144 in Gopalpur town following the announcement of program at the same place by two rival groups of ruling Awami League.  Upazila Executive Officer (UNO) and Executive Magistrate Jhaton Chanda issued the order, at 7am, on

DHAKA: BNP secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has urged the Election Commission to implement an 11-point recommendation instead of spending Tk 4,000 crore on Electronic Voting Machine (EVM). “If you (EC) have good will for holding a fair election, implement this 11-point

GAZIPUR: Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader warned BNP of ‘befitting response’ if the party attempts to create violence in the name of movement. Obaidul Quader, also the minister for road transport and bridges, was talking to the reporters after inspecting

DHAKA: BNP was permitted to hold a rally in Nayapaltan of the capital city, marking 40th founding anniversary of the party on September 1. BNP Assistant Organising Secretary Abdus Salam Azad confirmed the matter to Banglanews Tuesday (August 29). The rally will be held as part of a

DHAKA: BNP leaders and activists brought out a sudden procession in Dhaka’s Shantinagar, led by its Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, demanding immediate release of their party chief Khaleda Zia. The rally, brought out on the main road adjacent to Shantinagar Bazar,

DHAKA: BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said they would go for tougher programs, although demonstrations are being staged daily for the release of the party Chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail. He also said: “We will let you know the program schedule in due time.” 

CHITTAGONG: BNP standing committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury sought one month time to appear before Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), to be quizzed. Khasru, also a former minister, submitted a plea to ACC regarding this. The ACC notice sent on August 16 was received by