Her first few hours in jail

For many years, it was an office room of the jail superintendent before it was turned into a VIP prison cell yesterday.
8 February 2018, 18:00 PM

What next for BNP?

Khaleda's son Tarique Rahman, also senior vice chairman of BNP, is supposed to run the party in her absence. But he has been in
8 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Where's she now?

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has lashed out at BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia for “instigating violence” in 2013-2015.
8 February 2018, 18:00 PM

All eyes on court

It is a nervy siege; the capital has been wrapped in an unprecedented security blanket. Alongside a huge number of regular law enforcers, the government yesterday deployed paramilitary forces in Dhaka and elsewhere ahead of the verdict in a corruption case against Khaleda expected today.
7 February 2018, 18:00 PM

I'm ready to face any situation

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday accused the government of trying to use court to keep her away from politics and elections, and clear the way for holding a lopsided election again like the one in 2014.
7 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Khaleda Zia declared war against court

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday alleged that BNP was playing “dirty politics” over a court verdict.
7 February 2018, 18:00 PM

ZIA ORPHANAGE TRUST GRAFT CASE

The Anti-Corruption Commission had filed the graft case with Ramna Police Station in July 2008, accusing Khaleda and five others of
7 February 2018, 18:00 PM

It's now free in the mornings

It appears money is not a big deal for the people who leak question papers of public exams.
7 February 2018, 18:00 PM

All problems can be solved thru' dialogue

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday told parliament that it was possible to resolve all problems with neighbouring countries through dialogue, no matter how complex those were.
7 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Kidnap in B'baria: Girl's presence of mind saves her, 3 others

A little girl's courage and quick thinking saved four girls including her from kidnappers yesterday.
7 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Dhaka to be delinked

Law enforcers have taken a series of measures to prevent BNP supporters from entering the capital so they cannot gather on the streets centring on tomorrow's expected verdict in a corruption case against Khaleda Zia.
6 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Khaleda to meet press today

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will today call all the political parties to forge a national consensus to “restore democracy” in the country through an inclusive parliamentary election, a senior BNP leader has said.
6 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Let there be light!

Modernity doesn't come easily to Jamalpur's Jamuna shoals. In places like Munnia Char in Islampur upazila, residents know well what it
6 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Digital Security Act: Editors demand discussions with stakeholders

The Shampadak Parishad has voiced deep concern over the inclusion of the controversial Section-57 of the ICT Act and some strict provisions in the draft of the Digital Security Act 2018.
6 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Huge pressure on Bangladesh

Visiting the Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar, Swiss President Alain Berset yesterday said a refugee crisis of this scale put Bangladesh and the international community under enormous pressure to provide shelter and the most urgent services to more than 650'000 people.
6 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Hamid awaits second term as president

Abdul Hamid will remain the country's president for a second consecutive term as no one else is running in the upcoming presidential election.
6 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Janata Bank Loan Scam: Whole bank was in it

When one applies for a loan at Janata Bank, the application goes through at least five layers of scrutiny. But in case of AnonTex Group, none of these processes seemed to have been followed.
6 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Khaleda in Sylhet: BNP activists chased off roadside

BNP leaders and activists were dispersed by law enforcers at different places as they gathered to greet party chief Khaleda Zia who was heading for Sylhet yesterday, just three days before a court is set to deliver verdict in a graft case against her.
5 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Road crash kills 2 SSC examinees

Two SSC examinees and the father of one of the students were killed in a road accident in Rajshahi's Puthia upazila yesterday morning.
5 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Rohingya abuses could spark regional conflict

The UN human rights chief warned yesterday that possible acts of "genocide and ethnic cleansing" against Myanmar's Rohingya Muslim minority could fuel a religion-based conflict that spreads beyond the country's borders.
5 February 2018, 18:00 PM