Khaleda’s hearing on arson deferred till Sunday

The High Court defers till July 8 the hearing on a petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia seeking stay on the trial proceedings against her in an arson case filed under the special powers act in Comilla in 2015.
4 July 2018, 12:13 PM

Quota reform movement: DU, JU students protest harassment of teacher

Students and teachers of Dhaka University and Jahangirnagar University stage demonstrations protesting the manhandling of Dhaka University teacher Fahmidul Haq and temporary detention of writer and anthropologist Rahnuma Ahmed, and former student leader Baki Billah.
4 July 2018, 08:59 AM

Ex-Malaysian PM Najib says he is innocent, has chance to clear his name

Malaysia's former prime minister, Najib Razak, says he is innocent and has a chance to clear his name, hours after being charged with offences including abuse of power.
4 July 2018, 08:55 AM

Malaysian officials reveal just how much 1MDB probe was obstructed

The government of former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak spent years systematically obstructing probes into the alleged looting of state fund 1MDB, while also ruthlessly muzzling critics, according to current and former government officials.
4 July 2018, 07:29 AM

Najib's trial: Interim gag order against the media granted

The Malaysian High Court has granted an interim gag order against the media from discussing merits of the case of Najib Razak.
4 July 2018, 06:49 AM

Govt behind stay on Khaleda's bail: BNP

BNP alleges that the government is behind the Supreme Court’s decision to stay the bail to the party’s Chairperson Khaleda Zia granted by the High Court in a murder case.
3 July 2018, 14:17 PM

US Embassy becomes ‘mouthpiece’ for BNP: Joy

Prime Minister's ICT Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy says it seems that the US Embassy in Dhaka has become a 'mouthpiece' for the BNP.
3 July 2018, 10:43 AM

Graft case: Hearing on Khaleda's appeals now July 8

The High Court differs July 8 the hearing on four appeals in connection with Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case in which BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia was sentenced to five years' imprisonment.
3 July 2018, 06:33 AM

BNP demo over bail denial to Khaleda Jul 5

BNP calls for countrywide demonstration for Thursday protesting the denial of bail to Khaleda Zia in a murder case of Comilla.
2 July 2018, 16:05 PM

Talk to quota reformists, free arrestees: BNP

BNP today calls upon the government to talk to the quota reformists for a peaceful resolution to their demands and free their arrested leaders and activists.
2 July 2018, 11:51 AM

SC extends stay on Khaleda's bail in Comilla murder case

The Supreme Court extends its earlier order that stayed the bail granted by the High Court to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in a murder case lodged in Comilla.
2 July 2018, 04:39 AM

Comilla arson: SC to pass order on Khaleda’s appeal tomorrow

The Supreme Court will pass an order tomorrow on a leave-to-appeal petition filed by the government challenging the High Court order that granted bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in a murder case filed in Comilla.
1 July 2018, 13:30 PM

Zia Orphanage case: Hearing on 4 pleas Tuesday

The High Court fixes Tuesday, July 3, for hearing four separate appeals in connection to Zia Orphanage Trust graft case in which BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has been sentenced to five years’ imprisonment.
1 July 2018, 10:55 AM

GCC, KCC polls held in controlled manner: Shujan

Civil society platform Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan) says that the elections to Gazipur and Khulna city corporations were held in a “controlled” manner.
30 June 2018, 15:02 PM

PM urges party leaders to make AL stronger, boost popularity

Prime Minister and Awami League president Sheikh Hasina urges her party leaders and workers to make the party stronger by increasing its popularity at the grassroots level as no party other than Awami League can change the lot of the people.
30 June 2018, 10:41 AM

Trump narrows US Supreme Court list

US President Donald Trump says he plans to announce his nominee to replace retiring US Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy on July 9, and that he has narrowed his list of candidates.
30 June 2018, 06:12 AM

33 JCD men held in Kushtia

Police detain 33 leaders and activists of Kushtia district unit of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) while they were holding "a secret meeting" at the house of a BNP central leader in the district town.
30 June 2018, 04:55 AM

Zia Orphanage: HC order on 3 appeals Sunday

The High Court is set to pass orders on three separate appeals in connection to Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case on Sunday, in which BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has been sentenced to five years’ imprisonment.
29 June 2018, 12:19 PM

Say on general election after city polls: Moudud

BNP will decide on the upcoming general election after observing the city corporation elections to Rajshahi, Barisal and Sylhet, the party’s senior leader Moudud Ahmed says.
29 June 2018, 11:48 AM

‘India won't interfere in neighbours' politics’

India is not going to interfere with any democratic exercise in any country around it, particularly in the neighbourhood, an Indian government spokesperson says.
28 June 2018, 15:08 PM