Friday, 04 Apr, 2025

Politics

5 former UP chairmen jailed over August 4 violence

A court in Chandpur has ordered five former Union Parishad (UP) chairmen and Awami League leaders to be sent to jail in connection with a violence case filed over the August 4 incident last year. Chief Judicial Magistrate Muntasir Ahmed rejected their plea and ordered them to be sent

Court freezes 31 more bank accounts of Hasina, Rehana, others

A Dhaka court today ordered the freezing of an additional 31 bank accounts associated with ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, daughter Saima Wazed Putul, and sister Sheikh Rehana, amid ongoing graft investigations. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md

AL leader arrested from Dhaka airport while fleeing abroad

A local leader of Jessore Upazila Awami League was arrested at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka while attempting to flee the country. The arrestee was identified as Kabir Uddin Tota, chairman of Sharsha Upazila Sadar Union Parishad.  A team of Dhaka Metropolitan

BNP facing 1/11-style media trial: Tarique Rahman

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is facing a media trial similar to the 1/11, alleged the party’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman. He made the remark on Monday (March 17) while addressing an iftar gathering for nationalist online activists from London. The event was held at a

Over 100 JP leaders resign, seek public apology

Over 100 leaders and activists of the Jatiya Party (JP) in Chandpur's Matlab South Upazila have resigned from their positions, seeking public apology for supporting what they termed a "fascist" government. The resignation took place at a community center in the upazila,

Court freezes 160 shares of Kazi Nabil, family

A Dhaka court today ordered the freezing of 160 shares held under the names of former Member of Parliament (MP) from Jashore-3, Kazi Nabil Ahmed, along with his late father Kazi Shahed Ahmed, mother Kazi Amina Ahmed, and brothers Kazi Anis Ahmed and Kazi Enam Ahmed. Dhaka Metropolitan

ICT issues arrest warrant against Hasina, Imran, 7 others

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) issued arrest warrants against nine people, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Ganajagaran Mancha spokesperson Dr. Imran H. Sarker, in a case filed by Hefazat-e-Islam over alleged killings at Shapla Chattar nearly a decade ago. The

Salman, Atiqul shown arrested in Bhatara murder case

A Dhaka court today ordered the arrest of Salman F Rahman, former private industry affairs adviser to ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and former Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Atiqul Islam in connection with a murder case filed at Bhatara Police Station.  Additionally,

Palak, 2 others placed on remand in murder case

A Dhaka court today placed former ICT State Minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak on a three-day remand and two Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leaders on four-day remands each in connection with Riaj's murder during the anti-discrimination movement in Dhanmandi. Dhaka Metropolitan

Reforms meaningless without changing political cultural: Amir Khasru

BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has said that without changing the political culture, reforms will be meaningless.  He said that despite differences in opinion, mutual respect must be maintained.  He made these remarks as the chief guest at a

Court freezes 124 bank accounts of Hasina, Rehana, others

A Dhaka court today ordered the freezing of 124 bank accounts belonging to ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, daughter Saima Wazed Putul, sister Sheikh Rehana, and their associates.  The court also attached immovable properties, including a Gulshan flat

Travel ban imposed on Hasina, Rehana, 5 family members

A Dhaka court today imposed a travel ban on seven people, including ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her sister Sheikha Rehana, and her family members over corruption allegations.  The ban also affects Sheikh Rehana's children, Tulip Rizwana Siddiq, Azmina Siddiq Rupanti,

JCD to form nationwide human chain against violence, injustice

The Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of the BNP, has announced plans to form a human chain in protest against rising violence, harassment, rape, online abuse of women, and the deteriorating law and order situation in the country. JCD will form human chain at

ICT extends report deadline for Atiqul, 9 others to May 12

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has extended the deadline for the submission of an investigation report on former Dhaka North City Corporation mayor Atiqul Islam and nine others, who face charges of murder and genocide in Uttara during the anti-discrimination protests last year.

Salahuddin calls for stricter action on violence against women, kids

BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed on Saturday expressed concern over the growing violence against women and children in Bangladesh, urging the government to take stronger action to tackle the problem. Speaking at an event titled "Indomitable Women, Invincible in Strength" organized

Mother, wife, daughter are important people in my life: Tarique 

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman today celebrated International Women's Day by sharing a heartfelt message about the most important women in his life—his mother, wife, and daughter.  In a post on his verified Facebook page, he emphasized his commitment to ensuring

Tarique Rahman wishes women on International Women’s Day

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman extended his warmest greetings to women around the world, including in Bangladesh, on the occasion of International Women’s Day.  In a message, he emphasized the significance of the day, highlighting the importance of women’s

BNP urges action against rising violence towards women

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Saturday expressed concern over the rising harassment and violence against women, urging the government to act swiftly to prevent extremism. BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi condemned an incident where a man stopped

Registration, expansion key focus for NCP: Nahid Islam

The National Citizen Party (NCP) is now focusing on fulfilling the requirements for official registration and to expand its organizational activities after Ramadan. Speaking at a press conference on Friday (March 7), at the party’s central office, NCP Convener Nahid Islam said

NCP demands July charter, visible trials before national election

The National Citizen Party (NCP) has demanded visible trials for those involved in the July uprising killings, the implementation of the July Charter, and the formulation of the July Declaration before the next national election. NCP Convener Nahid Islam made these remarks at a press