A Dhaka court on Tuesday (June 25) adjourned until July 10 the hearing on charge framing in the Gatco graft case against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and 14 others. Judge Muhammad Ali Hussain of Dhaka Special Judge Court-3 re-fixed the date after holding a short hearing on charge

A local Awami League leader was crushed under the wheels of a train in Cumilla's Sadar Dakshin upazila this (June 24) morning. The body was recovered beside Shikerpur rail line around 6:30am. Deceased Abdul Momin, 57, was upazila AL forest and environment affairs secretary. He

A pacemaker was implanted in BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia’s heart on Sunday while she was undergoing treatment at the Evercare hospital in Dhaka. The BNP chief was taken to the cath lab from the hospital's CCU (Coronary Care Unit) in the evening. The medical board placed the

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq today said the law, under which BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has been released after suspending her jail term, does not permit sending her abroad for treatment. "As far as I know, process is going on to place a

The country’s oldest political party Awami League (AL) is celebrating its 75th founding anniversary, platinum jubilee, today (June 23). Established as Awami Muslim League on June 23, 1949 at Rose Garden in the capital’s old town, it was later renamed Awami League by

The 75th founding anniversary of ruling Awami League (AL), which led the country's independence through the 1971 Great Liberation War, will be celebrated across the country tomorrow (June 23). Established on June 23, 1949 as Awami Muslim League at Rose Garden in the capital's

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia was admitted to a hospital in the capital early Saturday (June 22) as she fell sick, according to the party's media cell member Shairul Kabir Khan. She was taken to Evercare Hospital from her Gulshan residence by an ambulance around 3:05am, he said.

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader today (June 21) said the AL is not a dew drop on an arum leaf that will fall with a little touch rather the root of the party has reached deep into the soil of this country. He made the remark while addressing a brief rally organised

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader today (June 20) blaming BNP said country’s overall interest is being harmed due to hostile relation with neighboring India. He said, “We don't want to have hostility with India. We want friendly, balanced and respectful

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has criticized his BNP counterpart, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, for his remark that Eid-ul-Azha does not bring any joy to ordinary people due to the exorbitant prices of all products. Over 1.4 crore cattle were sacrificed across the

Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina today (June 17) exchanged Eid greetings with her party leaders on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Azha. Sheikh Hasina exchanged the greetings with the leaders of Awami League and associate organisations of the party at her official

Indian premier Narendra Modi has sent a letter to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina conveying his warmest greetings on the occasion of the holy Eid-ul-Azha. “In his letter, Prime Minister Modi highlighted that the festival reminds us of the values of sacrifice, compassion and

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has restructured its central committee as well as committees of affiliated organisations just before the Eid-ul-Azha.  In a latest development, the BNP on Saturday made significant changes to its central committee, appointing 39 individuals

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today (June 14) said there is no traffic congestion on the country’s roads and highways despite the pressure of vehicles during of the Eid journey. He made the remark while speaking at a press conference at the Awami League

Bengal and Bangladesh police have decided to further probe electronic evidence to determine the precise motive behind Bangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim Anar’s killing.  The Dhaka Police has sent mobiles of accused Amanullah alias Shimul Bhuiyan, his nephew Tanvir Bhuiyan, Celesty

High command of Bangladesh National Party (BNP) has dissolved Dhaka South, North, Chattogram, Barishal and central Jubo Dal committees. A notification signed by BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi was issued in this regard on Thursday (June 13). Besides, the

Bangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim Anar, who was killed in Kolkata, was allegedly smothered with a pillow soon after he entered a flat in New Town, an official of West Bengal CID claimed on Wednesday. The accused, Mohammad Siyam Hussain, who was arrested in Nepal, during interrogations,

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) has exempted six pro-BNP lawyers of the Supreme Court from appearing personally in a contempt of court case filed against them for passing derogatory remarks on two SC judges. A four-judge Appellate Division Bench led by Chief Justice

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader left Dhaka for Singapore this morning (June 11) as part of a routine health check-up. Quader, also General Secretary of the ruling Awami League (AL), left the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 8:00 am, boarding on a flight

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader today (June 10) said all registered political parties will be invited to the 75th founding anniversary programme of AL. Quader also Road Transport and Bridges Minister said while talking to reporters after a meeting with lawmakers from