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Politics

Ganatantra Mancha's nationwide mass procession on Dec 30 

Ganatantra Mancha today (Dec 17) announced to hold mass procession and rally across the country on December 30 aimed at changing the government and governance.  Mahmudur Rahman Manna, coordinator of the political platform of seven opposition parties and also convener of Nagarik

BNP's mass procession in Dhaka now on Dec 30  

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) decided to bring out its mass procession in the capital on December 30 instead of December 24 following Awami League (AL) request.  However, the countrywide mass rally will be held outside Dhaka on December 24. BNP standing committee member

Nayapaltan clash: Fakhrul, Abbas denied bail again 

A Dhaka court today (Dec 15) rejected the bail petition for the third time of BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and standing committee member Mirza Abbas again in a case filed over the Dec 7 clash between law enforcers and BNP men in Dhaka's Nayapaltan area. Dhaka

Daisy president, Lily general secretary of Jubo Mohila League

Daisy Sarwar has been made president while Sharmin Sultana Lily general secretary of Jubo Mohila League, the youth women front of Awami League. Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader declared the names of the president and the general secretary of Jubo Mohila League on its third

Fakhrul, Abbas seek bail again in Nayapaltan clash case

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and standing committee member Mirza Abbas today (Dec 14) sought bail again in a case filed over the December 7 clash between law enforcers and BNP men in Dhaka's Nayapaltan area. Lawyer Joynal Abedin Mesbah filed the petition. 

Quader can’t perform duties as JP chairman now

GM Quader was again barred from performing his duties as Jatiya Party chairman as the appellate division today (Dec 14) upheld the verdict of a lower court on Wednesday. A three-member bench led by Chief Justice Hasan Foyez Siddiqui passed the order. Besides, the bench also asked

Fakhrul, Abbas get division in jail: State counsel 

BNP leaders Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Mirza Abbas have been given division facilities in jail, said state counsel on Tuesday (Dec 13). Earlier in the day, Fakhrul's wife Rahat Ara Begum and Abbas's wife Afroza Abbas submitted two separate writ petitions to the High Court,

Avoid Dec 24 ‘mass procession’ in Dhaka, Quader urges BNP 

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today has urged BNP not to bring out “mass procession” in Dhaka on December 24 as his party is set to hold its national council on the same day.  The announcement of BNP's mass rally program on that day is an act of

Division sought for Fakhrul, Abbas in jail

Two writ petitions were filed with the High Court today (Dec 13) seeking directives upon the prison authorities to give division facilities to BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and its standing committee member Mirza Abbas. Fakhrul's wife Rahat Ara Begum and

Nothing new in BNP's 10-point demand: Quader

Awami League general secretary and road transport and bridges minister Obaidul Quader today (Dec 12) said there is nothing new in the 10-point demand of BNP. He said: "There is nothing new in BNP's 10-point demand, despite that we are reviewing the demands whether there is any

Appellate Division's verdict on GM Quader's stay order tomorrow

A Dhaka court today fixed Tuesday (Dec 13) for delivering judgement regarding the stay order imposed on GM Quader's activities as the chairman of the Jatiya Party. Appellate Division bench comprising three judges led by Chief Justice Hasan Foez Siddique passed the order today.

Fakhrul, Abbas denied bail 

A Dhaka court today rejected the bail petitions of BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, standing committee member Mirza Abbas among 224 party people in a case filed over the Dec 7 clash between law enforcers and BNP men in Dhaka's Nayapaltan area. Metropolitan

Fakhrul, Abbas seek bail in Nayapaltan clash case 

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, standing committee member Mirza Abbas and other party leaders have sought bail today in a case filed over the clash between BNP activists and police in the capital's Nayapaltan area on Wednesday (Dec 7). Joynal Abedin Mesbah,

BNP ends Dhaka rally with 10-point demand

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), as part of its anti-government movement, today (Dec 10) placed a 10-point demand at their divisional mass rally in Dhaka. The party held a massive rally peacefully at Golapbagh.  Besides, they will stage a demonstration countrywide on

BNP MPs announce resignation at Dhaka rally

Seven BNP lawmakers have announced their resignation from parliament from the Golapbagh rally today. Gulam Mohammad Siraj of Bogura-6 first made the announcement while addressing the rally. Zahidur Rahman from Thakurgaon-3, Mosharof Hosen from Bogura-4, Aminul Islam from

BNP’s Dhaka rally begins

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) started its 10th divisional mass rally in Dhaka on Saturday (Dec 10) morning.  The rally has formally begun at Golapbagh field in the capital at 10:20 through recitation from the Quran. Dhaka Metropolitan North BNP convener Amanullah Aman is

BNP to hold rally at Golapbagh field in capital

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has got permission from the authorities to hold its divisional rally at Golapbagh field in Dhaka on December 10. BNP Vice Chairman AZM Zahid Hossain confirmed the matter. He said police have verbally given them permission. Earlier, Dhaka

BNP to hold emergency press conference in afternoon

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will hold a press conference on Friday afternoon following the detention of the party's two top leaders and the uncertainty over holding a rally on December 10 in Dhaka. Confirming the matter, chairperson's media wing member Shamsuddin Didar

Fakhrul, Abbas picked up by detectives: BNP

Dhaka Metropolitan Police's Detective Branch (DB) allegedly picked up Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Alamgir and standing committee member Mirza Abbas on Friday (Dec 9) night. Sayrul Kabir Khan, member of the BNP's Media Cell, said a team of

BNP to hold Dec 10 mass rally in Nayapaltan: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday (December 8) said that the party will hold its December 10 rally in the capital's Nayapaltan area. He announced their decision at a press conference at BNP Chairperson's Gulshan office this afternoon. Earlier in