Monday, 25 Nov, 2024

Politics

BNP stages demo in Dhaka over fuel price hike

BNP has staged a demonstration programme in the capital in protesting the recent hike in fuel prices, transport fares and prices of all essential commodities.  The party began demonstrations in front of the party's Nayapaltan central office this noon (Aug 11). BNP standing

Time for BNP to say goodbye to politics: Quader

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader said it is time for Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to quit politics due to its continuous negative attitude towards politics and elections on Wednesday (August 10). He said in a statement that BNP's failure plunged Bangladesh

Chinese FM Wang Yi pays homage to Bangabandhu

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi on Saturday (Aug 6) paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing a wreath at Bangabandhu's portrait in the city's Dhanmondi-32 no road. Yi arrived at the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum around 6.15pm when

Fuel price hike to affect mass people: Fakhrul

BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said the price hike of fuel oil will have a dire impact on the mass people and the country's economy as well. He further said, “The sudden increase of fuel price in the middle of the night proved that the government is ruining

Govt responsible for death of Noor-e Alam, Rahim: Fakhrul 

BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday (Aug 4) blamed the ruling Awami League government for the death of Noor-e- Alam and Abdur Rahim in alleged police firing in Bhola. Fakhrul made the remarks in a brief address prior to a namaz-e-Janaza of Bhola District unit

6 injured in Bhola ‘BCL attack’ on Jubo Dal

Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) allegedly attacked Barguna's Patharghata Upazila Jubo Dal procession leaving at least 6 people injured in Bhola on Thursday (August 4). The injured are, the former joint convener of the municipal youth party Sohel Pahlan, the joint convener of the

BNP calls half-day hartal in Bhola on Thursday 

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) today called a half-day hartal in protest of the death of its District Chhatra Dal President Nur Alam in Bhola on Thursday (August 3). Earlier, Nur Alam was injured during BNP leaders and activists' clash with the police last Sunday. Two people

Bhola Chhatra Dal president succumbs to clash injuries 

Bangladesh Chhatra Dal (BCD) Bhola district president Noor Alam today (Aug 3) succumbed to his injuries following Wednesday's (July 31) clash between the BNP and police in Bhola. He died around 3 pm while undergoing treatment in a hospital in Dhaka. Bhola District BNP President

Demo at Press Club begins as BNP man killed in Bhola clashes 

BNP today (Aug 2) has staged a rally protesting the killing of Abdur Rahim, a member secretary of local Swechchhasebak Dal, in the clashes between the police and the party activists.  Leaders and activists of the BNP started the demonstration at 10:00 am in front of the Jatiya

AL submits financial statement to EC, current fund Tk 70.43cr

Awami League submitted its financial reports for 2021 to the Election Commission (EC) in the capital on Sunday (July 31). Treasurer of AL HN Ashikur Rahman MP submitted the party’s income and expenditure account to EC at Agargaon Nirbachan Bhaban in the capital this morning.

Former Barishal City Corporation mayor Kamal dies

BNP leader and former mayor of Barishal City Corporation (BCC) Ahsan Habib Kamal passed away at his residence in the capital on Sunday (July 30) night. He was 67. Earlier on Saturday night, Kamal felt sick at his house. Later, his family members rushed him to the United Hospital where

EC to hold dialogue with AL, Jatiya Party on Sunday

The Election Commission (EC) is set to begin dialogue with the ruling Awami League (AL) and Jatiya Party on Sunday (July 31). Tomorrow (July 31) is the last day of the ongoing dialogue of the EC with the political parties on the occasion of the forthcoming 12th National Assembly

BNP's call for movement to oust govt as delirious talk: Quader

Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday (July 30) said BNP's call for a movement to oust the government is nothing but a delirious talk. He also said: "BNP could not wage any movement to free their party chairperson.

Bangladesh rail crossings are death trap: GM Quader

The Jatiya Party (JAPA) Chairman and Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Parliament GM Quader termed railway crossings in the country as death traps.  The former minister said this in a statement sent to the media on Saturday (July 30). He said railway travel is considered safe

Dipu Moni expresses regret as AL event held closing edu institutions 

Education Minister Dipu Moni today (July 28) has expressed her regret for halting some educational institutes to hold political events in Dakshinkhan on Monday. She was present as chief guest at that political program. Education Minister urged not to hold such events on the grounds

BNP's demo over power crisis greatest joke of the year: Quader

Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today termed the BNP's demonstration over electricity crisis as the greatest joke of the year. He made the remarks while addressing a press briefing at his secretariat office on Wednesday (July

Fakhrul condemns cases against Rajshahi BNP leaders

BNP’s Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir strongly condemned and protested cases filed against the Rajshahi district BNP leaders. Mirza Fakhrul protested in a statement on Wednesday (July 27). He said “I strongly condemn and protest against the false and

Load shedding: BNP's nationwide 3-day protest from Friday

BNP has decided to stage demonstrations across the country protesting the ongoing load shedding and "mismanagement" in the energy sector. Party Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir announced the three-day protest programme during a press conference at BNP

CU sexual harassment: Police seek 7-day remand for 5 BCL men 

Police have sought a 7-day remand for five Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists each in the case filed over the sexual harassment of a female student at Chattogram University. The arrestees are Md Azim, 2nd year students of history department of Chittagong University, Nurul Abshar

Country has environment for fair polls: Law minister

Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Haque hoped that all parties would join the national polls as the country has the environment for fair elections.  On Sunday (July 24), the Law Minister made the remark in response to questions from journalists at the