Comilla arson case: Khaleda appeals for speedy disposition

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s lawyer Khandker Mahbub Hossain prays to the High Court to direct the trial court concerned in Comilla to expeditiously hear and dispose of her bail petition in an arson case against her.
7 June 2018, 14:01 PM

PM pays tributes to Bangabandhu marking 6-Point Day

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina pays tribute to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Father of the Nation, by placing a wreath at his portrait in front of Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi in Dhaka on the occasion of the historic Six-Point Day today.
7 June 2018, 05:41 AM

Kim Jong Un begged for summit: Trump attorney

Donald Trump's attorney says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un begged "on his hands and knees" for a summit with the US president, The Wall Street Journal reports on Wednesday.
7 June 2018, 04:38 AM

BNP for judicial probe into deaths in anti-drug drive

BNP Standing Committee Member Moudud Ahmed urges the government to form judicial probe commission to try those involved in the “extrajudicial killing” carried in the name of the anti-narcotic drive.
6 June 2018, 14:46 PM

Digital Security Bill: JS body gets 2 months more for scrutiny

The parliament unanimously grants two more months for further scrutiny of the controversial Digital Security Bill-2018. The Jatiya Sangsad passed a proposal in this regard by a voice vote.
6 June 2018, 07:41 AM

Govt enough to probe deaths in anti-drug drive: Quader

Awami League President Sheikh Hasina's government is enough for a complete investigation into all the deaths related to the ongoing drive against narcotics, the party's General Secretary Obaidul Quader says.
5 June 2018, 15:36 PM

BNP demands judicial probe into ‘extrajudicial killing’

BNP vice chairman Abdullah Al Noman demands a judicial investigation into the “extrajudicial killings” carried out by law enforcers during the ongoing nationwide anti-narcotic operation.
4 June 2018, 15:21 PM

Habibun Nahar elected MP of Bagerhat-3 uncontested

Awami League candidate Habibun Nahar is elected MP uncontested from Bagerhat-3 constituency as there was no other contender for the by-election to the constituency.
4 June 2018, 12:18 PM

Trump to host Ramadan dinner Wednesday: CNN

After cancelling the traditional 'iftaar' or Ramadan dinner last year, US President Donald Trump resumes the celebration of Muslim holy month by hosting a dinner at the White House on Wednesday, reports CNN.
4 June 2018, 09:38 AM

Khaleda’s bail extended in Zia Charitable case

A Dhaka court extends BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s bail in Zia Charitable Trust corruption case until June 28.
4 June 2018, 06:01 AM

Govt won’t bow down to any external pressure: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says the government would not bow down to any external pressure over the ongoing anti-narcotics drive.
3 June 2018, 09:13 AM

Govt won’t bow down to any pressure: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says the government would not bow down to any external pressure over the ongoing anti-narcotics drive.
3 June 2018, 09:13 AM

Trudeau invites Hasina to G7 special session

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been invited by her Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau to join a session of the G7 Summit. Canada will welcome the Bangladesh premier and 15 other world leaders and heads of international organisations to a special outreach session of the G7 Summit on June 9.
3 June 2018, 06:13 AM

Build strong resistance against ‘extra-judicial killings’: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul calls upon the countrymen to build a strong resistance against the “extra-judicial killings” being continued in the name of war against narcotics.
2 June 2018, 15:54 PM

Movement only way to free Khaleda: Moudud

BNP standing committee member Moudud Ahmed says a strong street movement is the only way to ensure release of party chairperson Khaleda Zia as the government is prolonging her stay in jail through various means.
1 June 2018, 13:58 PM

Prepare for resisting repression: Fakhrul

Describing the country's prevailing situation as worse than during the Pakistan rule, BNP calls upon its party men to prepare for building a strong resistance against the government’s repression.
1 June 2018, 11:40 AM

Pakistan's 'disqualified' ex-foreign minister allowed to contest election

Former Pakistani foreign minister Khawaja Asif is to be allowed to contest a general election after the Supreme Court overturned his disqualification from politics, in a boost to the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party.
1 June 2018, 09:26 AM

SC extends stay on Khaleda’s bail

Supreme Court extends the stay against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s bail in two cases of murder and vandalism in Comilla.
31 May 2018, 06:34 AM

Godfathers won’t be spared in anti-drug drive: PM

Iterating her firm stance on the ongoing countrywide drive against narcotics, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says the people are now getting relief from such drives and none, even ‘godfathers’ and ‘dons’, would be spared in this regard.
30 May 2018, 07:33 AM

Politics of culture

A country's foreign policy is often driven by the national imperatives of the party in power there. This was evident when Prime
29 May 2018, 18:00 PM