Tabith pledges smooth traffic, safe footpaths in Dhaka

BNP-endorsed Dhaka north mayor candidate Tabith Awal announces polls manifesto with high priority on ensuring smooth traffic and making footpaths safer for pedestrians.
16 April 2015, 06:59 AM

Opinion: Thank you, Khaleda

We can thank Khaleda Zia and her party BNP for at least one thing that they have contributed to Bangladesh politics: They have made hartal redundant for this country.
16 April 2015, 06:39 AM

Driving reverse gear?

I have a recurring nightmare that plagues me every few months. While the circumstances are not always identical,
15 April 2015, 18:00 PM

17-point ‘manifesto’ declared for BNP-backed candidates in Dhaka city polls

A platform of professionals which is supporting the BNP-backed candidates in the upcoming Dhaka city elections has set a 17-point priority list.
15 April 2015, 15:31 PM

All war trial verdicts to be executed: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina vows to execute the remaining war crimes trial verdicts saying Bangladesh war criminals committed much more heinous crimes than Iraq’s Saddam Hussein.
15 April 2015, 11:07 AM

Red notice on Tarique ‘negative strategy’: BNP

BNP terms issuance of red notice by Interpol against BNP senior vice chairman Tarique Rahman as a “negative strategy and a confusing campaign”.
15 April 2015, 10:35 AM

Interpol may help countries arrest red alert persons

Interpol issues red notice to help detect a fugitive criminal, but it is an individual country’s jurisdiction whether the person would be arrested or deported to his country of origin, official says after issuance of red notice on Tarique Rahman.
15 April 2015, 10:30 AM

Split order on Abbas’ bail in 2 cases

High Court gives split verdict on bail plea of BNP-endorsed Dhaka mayor candidate Mirza Abbas in two criminal cases. The chief justice will now appoint another bench for the bail hearing.
15 April 2015, 09:39 AM

SC to hear Mojaheed, SQ Chy appeals Apr 28

Supreme Court fixes April 28 for starting hearing on appeals of convicted war criminals Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed and Salauddin Quader Chowdhury.
15 April 2015, 04:30 AM

Mahi seeks Khaleda’s support

Bikalpa Dhara-backed mayoral candidate for Dhaka North City Corporation Mahi B Chowdhury seeks vote and support from BNP chief Khaleda Zia.
14 April 2015, 18:28 PM

Khaleda seeks vote for mayor aspirants

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia seeks vote for the party-backed mayor aspirants of Dhaka and Chittagong city corporation polls.
14 April 2015, 11:18 AM

PM wishes peaceful life for people in New Year

Greeting all on the occasion of Pahela Baishakh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina hopes that there will be no reoccurrence of burning people to death in the future in the name of movement and people will live a peaceful life.
14 April 2015, 09:20 AM

Interpol issues red notice on Tarique

Interpol issues red notice upon BNP senior vice chairman Tarique Rahman in connection with August 21, 2004 grenade attack on Awami League rally that left 24 people dead.The name and details including photograph of Tarique, now staying in London, are posted as a wanted person on the Interpol website.
14 April 2015, 08:00 AM

167 DCC aspirants facing legal charges

At least 167 aspirants, including mayors and councillors, of the two city corporations in Dhaka are accused in different kinds of cases including murder cases.
13 April 2015, 15:06 PM

BNP may not consider toppling govt again: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says she doesn't think BNP would consider any move to topple the government in the future again as "the party has lost its strength by resorting to subversive activities in the name of anti-government movement".
13 April 2015, 10:38 AM

No electoral irregularity will be tolerated: CEC

Election Commission will not tolerate any electoral irregularity during Dhaka and Chittagong city corporation polls, the CEC says.
13 April 2015, 08:46 AM

Hasina, Khaleda trade Baishakh greetings

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her political rival BNP Chairperson Khaleda exchanges greetings for Pahela Baishakh, the Bangla new year.
12 April 2015, 13:05 PM

War crimes: Several appeals to be disposed of by Dec, says AG

Attorney General Mahbubey Alam expresses hope that several appeals filed by convicted war criminals will be disposed of this year.
12 April 2015, 09:33 AM

SC clears way for Rizvi’s remand

The Supreme Court clears the way for police to take BNP leader Rizvi Ahmed on remand for interrogation in a vandalism case.
12 April 2015, 07:47 AM

Political turmoil ate up $2.2b in 3 months

Bangladesh suffers a financial loss of around $2.2 billion in the last three months due to political turmoil, according to a World Bank report.
12 April 2015, 06:07 AM