BNP writes to president for appointment to discuss on EC

BNP puts forward a letter to President Abdul Hamid seeking his appointment to discuss on Khaleda Zia’s proposal on election commission.
23 November 2016, 10:32 AM

BNP urges president to initiate dialogue

BNP urges President Abdul Hamid to take steps to initiate dialogue on the point of Khaleda Zia’s 13-point charter over forming a fresh Election Commission.
23 November 2016, 08:30 AM

Ivy, Shamim meet PM

Awami League nominated mayoral candidate for Narayanganj City Corporation Selina Hayat Ivy and its lawmaker Shamim Osman meet Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
22 November 2016, 13:47 PM

BNP wants army for NCC election

BNP’s Senior Joint Secretary General Rizvi Ahmed has lashed out at Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu for his criticisms of Khaleda Zia’s proposals on formation of Election Commission.
22 November 2016, 08:23 AM

Give MRP to Rizvi in 7 days: HC

High Court directs the director general of the Department of Immigration and Passport to give in seven days a machine readable passport (MRP) to BNP leader Rizvi Ahmed.
22 November 2016, 07:35 AM

No level playing field yet: BNP NCC mayor aspirant

A level-playing field is yet to be ensured for the Narayanganj City Corporation election, says BNP’s candidate for the race Shakhawat Hossain.
22 November 2016, 06:37 AM

Shakhawat BNP candidate for NCC polls

BNP announces Advocate Shakhawat Hossain, a former district unit president of Ainjibi Samity, as the candidate for the upcoming mayoral race of Narayanganj.
22 November 2016, 05:34 AM

BNP to nominate NCC candidate today

BNP will announce its nomination for Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) election.
21 November 2016, 19:02 PM

AL ‘mistakes’ rejecting Khaleda’s proposal for EC: Moudud

BNP standing committee member Moudud Ahmed says the ruling Awami League has made a “political mistake” by rejecting BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s proposal to constitute an independent election commission.
21 November 2016, 13:33 PM

Khaleda trying to create uncertainty: Inu

Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu has said BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is trying to create uncertainty and a constitutional vacuum in the country.
21 November 2016, 07:30 AM

Niko graft: SC order on Khaleda plea Nov 24

The Supreme Court fixes November 24 for passing an order on a leave to appeal petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia seeking a stay on trial proceedings against her in Niko graft case.
21 November 2016, 06:27 AM

Fakhrul calls for talks on Khaleda’s proposals

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir calls upon the government for talks on forming an acceptable Election Commission based on Khaleda Zia’s proposals.
20 November 2016, 13:06 PM

JP won’t participate in district council polls: Ershad

Jatiya Party will not participate in the upcoming district council elections, the party Chairman HM Ershad says.
20 November 2016, 09:09 AM

SC upholds 6-month bail of Bodi

The Supreme Court upholds an order of the High Court that granted a six-month bail to convicted Awami League lawmaker Abdur Rahman Bodi in a corruption case clearing the way for his walk out of jail.
20 November 2016, 09:01 AM

NCC polls: Taimur to vie with BNP ticket despite unwillingness

BNP leader Taimur Alam Khandaker says he has been asked to be prepared for taking part in the upcoming polls of Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) as the party nominated candidate.
19 November 2016, 14:13 PM

My proposal can be basis for talks: Khaleda

In the face of huge criticism from the ruling Awami League, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia says that her proposed plan over the formation of a new election commission can be a basis for talks on holding a free and fair election.
19 November 2016, 12:41 PM

Prepare for polls settling factional feud: Quader to party men

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader calls upon his party men to be prepared for the next general election resolving the intra-party feud.
19 November 2016, 11:45 AM

AL reaction premeditated: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir terms Awami League reaction over Khaleda Zia’s proposed plan for new election commission as “premeditated”.
19 November 2016, 10:50 AM

Demonetisation a 'bold move' to curb shadow economy: Bill Gates

Praising Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's demonetisation decision, Microsoft founder Bill Gates has said it is a "bold move" and will deflate India's shadow economy.
19 November 2016, 04:33 AM

Ivy gets AL nomination for NCC polls

Selina Hayat Ivy, incumbent mayor of Narayanganj City Corporation, will contest in the upcoming polls of the city corporation with Awami League electoral symbol boat.
18 November 2016, 15:10 PM