BNP picks 90 candidates for 53 constituencies in Barishal, Rajshahi, Rangpur

BNP picks 90 candidates against 53 constituencies in Barishal, Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions to contest the 11th parliamentary election slated to be held on December 30.
26 November 2018, 07:39 AM

Evaluate health of Barrister Mainul

The High Court yesterday directed Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) to form a medical board to evaluate the reports on the health of Barrister Mainul Hosein, and submit a report before it on November 28.
25 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Gatco graft: Lower court asked to finish trial by 6 months

The High Court directs lawyer court concerned to finish by six months the trial proceedings of Gatco corruption case filed against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and others in 2007.
25 November 2018, 08:57 AM

Dr Kamal Hossain to meet press Sunday

Gono Forum President Dr Kamal Hossain is to brief journalists about the country's overall political situation and election atmosphere.
24 November 2018, 18:01 PM

25 Criminal Cases: BNP leader Milon sent to jail

A Chandpur court yesterday sent former state minister for education ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon to jail in three criminal cases, hours after he was arrested from Chittagong city.
23 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Transfer no one without reason

The 14-party alliance yesterday urged the Election Commission not to accept the Jatiya Oikyafront's demand for the withdrawal of 92 top officials from the civil and police administrations.
23 November 2018, 18:00 PM

AG’s comment on Hawa Bhaban illegal, arbitrary, and politically motivated

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s lawyer Barrister AM Mahbub Uddin Khokon says the attorney general’s statement about Niko corruption case involving Hawa Bhaban is illegal, arbitrary and politically motivated.
23 November 2018, 11:23 AM

PM to share views with youths today

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is joining the “Let's Talk” programme today to listen to thoughts and ideas of the youth and share her views with them.
22 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Big party should share more seats with partners: B Chy

Stating that his party wants to ensure balanced politics, President of Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh (BDB) Dr AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury on Wednesday said the major party which has the prospect to form the next government should share a good number of seats with its alliance partners.
22 November 2018, 04:40 AM

Stay united, BNP asks nomination seekers

The four-day interview of the BNP's nomination seekers concluded on Wednesday night with the party nomination board's strong message to the party rank and file to remain united and ensure party's victory in the election.
22 November 2018, 04:24 AM

Dr Kamal, Fakhrul join Armed Forces Day reception

Major opposition alliance Jatiya Oikyafront’s key leaders Dr Kamal Hossain and Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir join the Armed Forces Day-2018 reception.
21 November 2018, 13:52 PM

Graft: BNP leader Rafiqul Islam sent to jail

A Dhaka court sends BNP Standing Committee member Barrister Rafiqul Islam Mia to jail a day after he was arrested by police being sentenced to three years’ imprisonment in a corruption case.
21 November 2018, 12:55 PM

EC imposes restriction on religious event ahead of polls

The Election Commission asks local administration across the country not to permit the holding of any religious programme until the 11th parliamentary election is held.
20 November 2018, 18:05 PM

Rafiqul Islam Mia arrested hours after conviction

BNP leader barrister Rafiqul Islam Mia was arrested by police hours after being sentenced to three years' imprisonment by a Dhaka court.
20 November 2018, 18:00 PM

BNP slams govt for arresting Rafiqul

BNP has slammed the government for arresting its Standing Committee Member Rafiqul Islam Mia.
20 November 2018, 17:52 PM

Bikalpa Dhara to sit with AL Thursday

Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh (BDB) President AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury has held a meeting with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at Gono Bhaban.
20 November 2018, 15:37 PM

Transfer cops conspiring to rig polls: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir alleges that some police high-ups are conspiring to rig elections to ensure victory for the ruling party.
20 November 2018, 11:05 AM

BNP leader Rafiqul gets 3yrs for concealing wealth statement

A Dhaka court sentences BNP leader Barrister Rafiqul Islam Mia to three years’ imprisonment in a case filed against him for not submitting his wealth statement to the Anti-Corruption Commission.
20 November 2018, 07:35 AM

BTRC sets bad instance blocking Skype: BNP

The main political opposition BNP blasts the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) as it reportedly blocked telecommunication application Skype across the country.
19 November 2018, 17:45 PM

10 retired defence officers join Gono Forum

Ten retired defence officers formally join Dr Kamal Hossain-led Gono Forum expressing solidarity with the party’s political ideology and mission undertaken ahead of the upcoming 11th parliamentary election scheduled for December 30.
19 November 2018, 13:51 PM