PM briefing media on Bimstec summit

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is addressing a press conference to brief journalists about the outcomes of her recent visit to Nepal for attending the 4th Bimstec summit.
1 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Ershad expresses skepticism over EVM use in JS polls

Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad expresses his skepticism over the Election Commission’s decision to use Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in the upcoming general election and underscored the need for more rectification of the decision.
1 September 2018, 16:02 PM

Imran Khan wants media to give him 3 months before criticising his govt

Prime Minister Imran Khan has asked that the media give his government three months before criticising its performance, DawnNewsTV reports.
1 September 2018, 09:24 AM

PM to brief media on Bimstec summit tomorrow

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address a press conference tomorrow to brief journalists about the outcomes of her just-concluded visit to Nepal for attending the 4th Bimstec summit.
1 September 2018, 08:15 AM

BNP vows to continue movement

BNP takes a fresh vow to continue its movement for "ousting" the current government to "restore" democracy and people's rights.
1 September 2018, 08:06 AM

After austerity drive, Imran Khan takes helicopter to work

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, days after launching an austerity drive, is being criticised for using a helicopter to commute to work daily, from his residence in Bani Gala to the prime minister's Secretariat.
1 September 2018, 06:22 AM

North Korea preparing toned-down military parade – Analysts

Satellite imagery shows North Korea is poised to stage another military parade amid new worries that diplomatic efforts on denuclearisation are stalling, though analysts say it is unclear whether it will showcase any of the country's largest ballistic missiles.
1 September 2018, 04:56 AM

Bimstec Summit: Leaders agree on regional power grid

The fourth Bimstec Summit concluded in Kathmandu yesterday with the member states inking a deal for cross-country energy grid interconnection and reaffirming strong commitment to working out a comprehensive approach to combat terrorism.
31 August 2018, 18:00 PM

BNP rejects EC's decision to use EVMs in nat'l polls

BNP yesterday turned down the Election Commission's (EC) decision to use electronic voting machines (EVM) in the upcoming national election, saying that such machines can easily be manipulated.
31 August 2018, 18:00 PM

AL has nothing to do if BNP avoids polls: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says that his party has nothing to do if BNP does not take part in the upcoming general elections.
31 August 2018, 11:46 AM

India PM Modi meets Myanmar President Win Myint on sidelines of BIMSTEC Summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Myanmar President Win Myint on the sidelines of the 4th BIMSTEC Summit in Kathmandu of Nepal.
31 August 2018, 06:55 AM

Discord in EC over EVM use

Amid strong opposition from one election commissioner, the Election Commission yesterday decided to send a proposal to the government for amending the electoral laws so it can use electronic voting machines (EVMs) in the December national polls.
30 August 2018, 18:00 PM

Election Commissioner Mahbub was BNP’s choice: Tofail

BNP had recommended Mahbub Talukdar’s name when the incumbent Election Commission (EC) was formed by a search committee, Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed says.
30 August 2018, 14:55 PM

AL in favour of using EVMs in nat’l polls: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says that his party is in favour of using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in the upcoming general election to be held at the end of December.
30 August 2018, 12:55 PM

4th BIMSTEC Summit kicks off in Kathmandu

The 4th Summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) kicks off at Kathmandu of Nepal under the theme “Towards Peaceful, Prosperous and Sustainable Bay of Bengal Region”.
30 August 2018, 11:13 AM

Defamation cases: SC to hear plea against Khaleda’s HC bail Oct 1

The Supreme Court fixes October 1 for hearing two petitions filed by the government seeking stay on the High Court order that granted bail to BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia in two defamation cases filed in Dhaka and Narail districts.
30 August 2018, 07:21 AM

Joy justifies photographer Shahidul Alam’s arrest

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ICT Affairs Adviser and son Sajeeb Wazed Joy calls “appropriate” photographer Shahidul Alam’s arrest saying he spread rumours instigating violence during the last month’s student protests demanding road safety.
30 August 2018, 06:38 AM

Left alliance opposes EVM, says it’ll be used for rigging

Election-oriented Left Democratic Alliance opposes plans for using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for the upcoming election, saying it will be an instrument of rigging.
29 August 2018, 12:08 PM

BNP allowed to hold 40th anniv rally at Nayapaltan

BNP gets permission from police to hold its 40th founding anniversary rally at Dhaka's Nayapaltan on September 1.
29 August 2018, 09:48 AM

AL devoted for welfare, not vote: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says her party is devoted for welfare of the people out of its political commitment, not only for getting their vote.
29 August 2018, 06:57 AM