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Politics

AL-BNP affiliated lawyers scuffle on SC premises

Pro-BNP and Awami League-leaning lawyers today (August 3) scuffled with each other over the judgement of Tarique Rahman and his wife Zubaida Rahman in a graft case. Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Forum, a platform of pro-BNP lawyers, held a press conference on the SC premises criticising the

Tarique, Zubaida verdict: BNP’s associate bodies stage demo today

BNP’s associate bodies- Jubo Dal, Chhatra Dal and Swechchasebak Dal- will hold a protest programs across the country today (August 3) against the court verdict given to its acting chairman Tarique Rahman and his wife Zubaida Rahman in a graft case. Earlier on August 2, BNP and

US ambassador's meeting with AL leaders underway

US Ambassador Peter Haas and the ruling Awami League (AL) leaders are holding a meeting at the AL party office today (August 3). The party delegation led by AL General Secretary Obaidul Quader started the meeting with Peter Haas around 11 am at AL central office on Bangabandhu Avenue.

Tarique's graft case verdict reflects rule of law: Anisul

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq today (August 2) said the judgment in a graft case against BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman and his wife Zubaida Rahman is the reflection of the rule of law prevailing in the country. He said: "I just think that it is

Tarique jailed for 9 years, Zubaida 3 years in graft case

Bangladesh Nationalist Party's acting chairman Tarique Rahman was sentenced to nine years' imprisonment while his wife Zubaida Rahman three-year jail sentence in a graft case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in 2007. Judge Md Asaduzzaman of Dhaka Metropolitan

AL begins Rangpur divisional rally

The grand rally of the ruling Awami League (AL) started at Rangpur Zilla School ground as Prime Minister and the party president Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to join the rally around 3 pm today (August 2).  The premier arrived at Rangpur cantonment helipad by a helicopter at 01:13

BNP's protest rally at Suhrawardy Udyan underway

BNP started a public rally on Monday (July 31) afternoon protesting the attack on BNP's peaceful sit-in programme.  The event commenced at 2:40 pm near the gate of the historic Suhrawardy Udyan, adjacent to the Engineering Institute in Dhaka. As part of the party's

Sramik Dal leader Sabuj picked up by plainclothes men: BNP

Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Sramik Dal's Dhaka Metropolitan South member secretary Munshi Badrul Alam Sabuj has been picked up by plainclothes police members, BNP alleged. BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi raised the allegation through a statement issued on Monday

AL candidate Mohiuddin Bachchu wins Ctg-10 by-polls

Ruling Awami League (AL) candidate Mohiuddin Bachchu unofficially won the by-election for Chattogram-10 (Double Mooring-Halishahar-Khulshi) constituency on Sunday (July 30). Jubo League Chattogram City unit former Convener Bachchu defeated his nearest candidate Md Shamsul Alam of

122 BNP men land in jail over July 29 clash 

Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court today (July 30) sent 122 leaders and activists of BNP to jail and another 25 were placed on one-day remand each in 11 cases filed over July 29 clashes with law enforcers across the capital. The 11 cases were filed with seven police stations in

Four BNP men remanded over clash with police in Dholaikhal

A Dhaka court today (July 30) placed four leaders and activists of BNP on one-day remand each in a case lodged over clashes with police on July 29 in the capital's Dholaikhal area. The four remanded accused are- Keraniganj Jubo Dal leader Abdul Momin, activists Kabir, Sohag Gazi

700 detained over clash with police: Home minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has said more than 700 people were detained in connection with Saturday's (July 29) violence and clashes between law enforcers and BNP’s party leaders and activists. Those who were not involved in violence will be released from the police

Indictment hearing in Khaleda Zia’s Gatco graft case Aug 29

A Dhaka court today (July 30) set August 29 for hearing a graft case against BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and 14 others. Judge Ali Hossen of Dhaka Special Judge Court-3 re-fixed the date after holding a short hearing on two of the defendants' exemption pleas. As the hearing

469 BNP men sued, 149 arrested over clash with police 

At least 149 leaders and activists of BNP were arrested in several cases filed against 469 named and many unnamed persons over Saturday’s (July 29) clashes with law enforcers. A total of 11 cases were filed with seven police stations in the capital.  Deputy Commissioner

AL cancels Monday's 'peace rally'

Awami League (AL) today cancelled its Monday's (July 31) "peace rally" by Dhaka North and South units in the capital's Agargaon area. Dhaka Metropolitan South Awami League office secretary Praloy Samaddar Bappi confirmed the matter to Banglanews this morning. He

BNP to hold countrywide demo Monday to 'avert violence' 

BNP to hold protest rallies in metropolitan and district cities on Monday (July 31) to protest the alleged attack on party men during Saturday’s sit-in programme. Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, secretary general of the party, made the announcement at a press conference on Saturday.

Awami League’s countrywide demo today 

Awami League will hold demonstrations and rallies from today (July 30) Sunday across the country to protest the "anarchy of BNP-Jamaat."    The party programmes will start at 10am and continue till 5:00pm. Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader came up

AL to hold countrywide demo on Sunday

Awami League will hold demonstration and rally from 10am to 5:00pm on Sunday (July 30) across the country to protest the "anarchy of BNP-Jamaat."    Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader came up with this declaration at an emergency meeting of presidents and

90 BNP men arrested over clash with police

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on Saturday (July 29) said that at least 90 BNP leaders and activists have been arrested in connection with clashes with the police.  Deputy Commissioner of Police (DC) of DMP Media and Public Relations Department Md Farooq Hossain confirmed the

Gayeshwar Chandra Roy released from police custody

The police have released BNP Standing Committee Member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy from custody following his detention during a clash in Dhaka's Matuail on Saturday (July 29).   Deputy Commissioner of Police (DC) of DMP Media and Public Relations Department Md Farooq Hossain