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Politics

Shibpur upazila chairman sustains bullet injuries

Upazila chairman and former president of the upazila Awami League received bullet injuries as some miscreants allegedly opened fire on him in front of his house at Shibpur of Narsingdi early Saturday. Tension mounted in the area following the attack on upazila chairman Harun-ur-Rashid.

BCL men 'assault' Rajshahi College students, journalists

Rajshahi College unit Chhatra League (BCL) allegedly beat up the students including journalists of the campus for not joining their programme. The incident happened at about 9.30 pm on Wednesday (Feb 23) at the Muslim Hall of the campus. The attackers are - Shah Rukh, Rafi, Iman,

Indictment hearing in Khaleda's two cases on March 16

A Dhaka court today set March 16 for holding hearing on charge framing in two cases, one for observing fake birthday on National Mourning Day and another for stigmatizing the War of Liberation, lodged against BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. Today was fixed for holding the indictment

15 injured in clash between two CU BCL factions

At least 15 activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) two factions were injured in a clash over the takeover of a room in Chittagong University's Alaol Hall. The incident took place at 12:30 am on Tuesday (Feb 21).  The proctorial body and police arrived and took control

Mirza Fakhrul hospitalised

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was admitted to United Hospital in the capital on Monday (Feb 20). Shayrul Kabir Khan, a member of BNP's media cell, confirmed this information around this noon. While working in the BNP Chairperson's political office at

Barrister Nazmul Huda to be buried at his village in Dohar

Former BNP minister Barrister Nazmul Huda, who died on Sunday  (February 19), will be buried at his village Shain Pukur under Dohar upazila of Dhaka on Tuesday. His first namaz-e-janaza will be held at Satmasjid Road in Dhanmondi on Monday. The former minister’s second

Barrister Nazmul Huda passes away

Former BNP leader, minister and chief of recently registered Trinomool BNP Barrister Nazmul Huda passed away Sunday (Feb 19) night. He was 80. He breathed his last at the city’s Square Hospital around 10:25pm. Nazmul Huda left behind wife Advocate Sigma Huda, two daughters, a

Khaleda’s Niko graft case indictment hearing on Feb 26

A Dhaka court today fixed February 26 to hold hearing on charge framing in Niko graft case against BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. Judge Sheikh Hafizur Rahman passed the order at a temporary courtroom of the Dhaka Special Judge's Court-9 at Dhaka Central Jail in Keraniganj.

BNP plans 2-day programme to mark February 21

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has announced a two-day programme ahead of February 21. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir announced this at a press conference in the party's Naya Paltan office on Sunday (Feb 19). Two days programmes are - Discussion at

BNP to hold march in all districts on Feb 25

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will stage marches in districts across the nation on Saturday (February 25) to press home its 10-point demand including holding the next national election under caretaker government. The announcement was made through a press release issued by

22 injured after BCL men attack Chhatra Odhikar Parishad

At least 22 activists of Chhatra Odhikar Parishad including central president Bin Yamin Mollah were attacked and injured by Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) men at Dhaka University (DU) premises. The attack was carried out in two phases during observing there foundation anniversary

Mirza Fakhrul returns home from Singapore

Bangladesh Nationalist Party's (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir returned home from Singapore after receiving medical treatment on Thursday (Feb 16). Mirza Fakhrul along with his wife Rahat Ara Begum landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on a flight of

Bashundhara Kings Football Team Scores Big at Toggi Fun World

The Bashundhara Kings football team, winners of 3 consecutive championships in the Bangladesh Premier League, visited Toggi Fun World, the largest VR theme park in South Asia, for a day of team-building and entertainment. The players, both foreign and Bangladeshi, along with the

Next national election to be free and fair, says PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (Feb 15) said the next parliamentary election would be held in a free and fair manner as the Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh is completely independent. She said: "The next election will be fair and free. I fought for democracy throughout

Khaleda’s Niko graft case indictment hearing on Feb 19

A Dhaka court today (Feb 14) fixed February 19 to hold hearing on charge framing in Niko graft case against BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. Judge Sheikh Hafizur Rahman passed the order at a temporary courtroom of the Dhaka Special Judge's Court-9 at Dhaka Central Jail in

BNP begins march from Shyamoli to Bosila 

Leaders and activists of BNP's Dhaka North City unit have started marching towards Bosila from Shyamoli to press home their 10-point demand, including holding national election under a non-partisan interim government.  BNP standing committee member Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain

No interest in presidential election: BNP 

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has no interest in the presidential election, said party standing committee member Dr. Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Sunday (Feb 12). He was addressing a press conference at BNP Chairperson's Gulshan office in the capital. He said: "We do

BNP announces nationwide march on Feb 18

BNP leaders and activists will organize march programme in all cities across the country on February 18 to press home their 10-point demand, including holding election under a non-partisan interim government. Dr Khandkar Mosharraf Hossain, Standing Committee member of BNP made the

Presidential election: AL candidate Shahabuddin Chuppu submits nomination paper 

Former Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) commissioner Md Shahabuddin Chuppu on Sunday (Feb 12) submitted his nomination as the ruling Awami League candidate for the upcoming presidential polls on February 19. Earlier in the day, the party nominated him as its presidential candidate.

Presidential election: Nomination paper submission Sunday

Aspirants for the Presidential election will have to submit their nomination papers to Election Commission (EC) tomorrow. “According to the polls schedule, the nomination papers can be submitted to the Chief Election Commission (CEC) office till 4 pm tomorrow,” EC