Germany bans Khashoggi murder suspects from much of Europe

Germany issues entry bans for 18 Saudi citizens suspected of involvement in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Riyadh’s Istanbul consulate, effectively banning them from the European Union’s passport-free Schengen zone.
19 November 2018, 13:00 PM

Govt asked to provide proper treatment to Khaleda

The High Court directs the government to provide proper treatment, if necessary, to BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia in line with the recommendations from the medical board formed by the BSMMU.
19 November 2018, 09:46 AM

Khaleda 'can participate' in polls: Fakhrul

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia can contest the upcoming 11th parliamentary election, the party Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says.
19 November 2018, 06:47 AM

BNP interviewing aspirants with Tarique on video call

Opposition BNP has begun second day of their nomination interview with its acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman on video call.
19 November 2018, 05:27 AM

BNP claims fresh arrests from Mirza Abbas’ house

Some activists of the BNP were picked up from the residence of the party’s standing committee member Mirza Abbas, his wife alleges.
18 November 2018, 15:00 PM

Fakhrul reacts to Quader’s objection over Tarique

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir reacts to the objection raised by ruling party leader Obaidul Quader over Tarique Rahman.
18 November 2018, 12:06 PM

Bhasani led movements in favour of the masses

Maulana Bhasani led all movements in favour of the masses during the country's struggle for independence, said Jatiya Oikyafront top leader Dr Kamal Hossain yesterday.
17 November 2018, 18:00 PM

BNP accuses AL of violating polls code

The main opposition BNP comes down heavily on the ruling Awami League for frequently violating the electoral code of conduct in its publicity activities.
17 November 2018, 14:59 PM

Khaleda may challenge convictions in 2 graft cases

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia may file two separate appeals this week against her conviction in Zia Charitable Trust and Zia Orphanage Trust graft cases.
16 November 2018, 13:10 PM

Duterte defends need to 'power nap'

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte yesterday made light of his penchant for daytime dozes after his office said "power naps" had caused the gruff leader to miss a number of key meetings at a Singapore summit.
15 November 2018, 18:00 PM

BCL gives ultimatum to Fakhrul

Bangladesh Chhatra League issues an ultimatum asking BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir to make an apology by 48 hours for his remark about BCL.
15 November 2018, 16:11 PM

Could not imagine Fakhrul lies so much: Quader

In response to BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul’s claim that the attack at the BNP’s Nayapaltan central office was by Chhatra League supporters, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says he could not believe that Mirza Fakhrul could lie so much.
15 November 2018, 09:58 AM

Juktofront writes EC seeking extension for symbol allocation deadline

Juktofront sends a letter to the Election Commission to extend the deadline for symbol allocation in the upcoming parliamentary election.
15 November 2018, 08:19 AM

Taken back to jailfrom BSMMU: HC order on Khaleda's plea deferred till Nov 18

The High Court defers the delivery of its order on a writ petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia challenging the government decision to take her back to jail from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU).
15 November 2018, 07:14 AM

Paltan arsonist a JCD leader: Cops

Police say they have been able to identify an arsonist who set fire to police vehicle yesterday, during the clash with BNP activists at Nayapaltan.
15 November 2018, 05:17 AM

AL to share 75 seats with alliance members: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says that 75 seats will be allotted for the member parties of the 14-party alliance in the upcoming 11th national elections.
14 November 2018, 15:19 PM

BNP attacks cops to foil polls: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader alleges that the BNP men carried out attack on policemen as a part of the party’s conspiracy to foil the upcoming parliamentary election.
14 November 2018, 11:40 AM

Niko graft hearing deferred on Jan 3

Today’s hearing in Niko graft case against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and others has been adjourned until January 3 next year.
14 November 2018, 07:51 AM

'Fictitious' Cases: BNP submits another list to the PMO

The BNP yesterday submitted another list, this time of 1,002 “fictitious” cases filed against its leaders and activists, to the Prime Minister's Office.
13 November 2018, 14:06 PM

‘Hasina, A Daughter’s Tale’ being released on Nov 16

'Hasina, A Daughter's Tale', a 70-minute docu-fiction on the eldest child of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, will be released in movie houses across the country on November 16.
13 November 2018, 11:22 AM