BNP announces protest programme against Khaleda's verdict across country tomorrow

BNP is to hold protest programmes at district headquarters and major towns across the country against the verdict by a Dhaka court which awarded the party's Chairperson Khaleda Zia seven years of rigorous imprisonment.
29 October 2018, 08:07 AM

Oikyafront to hold rally in capital on November 2

After holding its public rallies in Sylhet and Chattogram, Jatiya Oikyafront led by Dr Kamal Hossain, decides to hold another rally in Dhaka on November 2 to push for its seven-point demand, including holding the next national election under a non-party government.
29 October 2018, 07:08 AM

Far-right Bolsonaro rides anti-corruption rage to Brazil presidency

Far-right lawmaker Jair Bolsonaro wins Brazil’s presidential election, promising to clean up politics, shrink the state and crack down on crime, in a dramatic swing away from the left in the world’s fourth-largest democracy.
29 October 2018, 01:25 AM

Mainul shown arrested in yet another case

Barrister Mainul Hosein was shown arrested yesterday in a case filed by an Awami League leader under the Digital Security Act for “dishonouring journalist Masuda Bhatti and the entire female community”.
28 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Khaleda not in Court: SC to decide today if case can continue

The Supreme Court is set to deliver an order today on an appeal filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia challenging the High Court judgement that allowed a lower court to continue trial of the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case against her in her absence.
28 October 2018, 18:00 PM

EC being run by sellouts: BNP

BNP yesterday alleged the Election Commission of working to meet the agenda of the government.
28 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Oikyafront asks PM to arrange talks

Dr Kamal Hossain in a letter urged Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to arrange talks between the Awami League and Jatiya Oikyafront ahead of the national polls.
28 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Jatiya Party will contest the polls: Ershad

Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad says his party will take part in the upcoming general election to bring change in power for the sake of peace and prosperity.
28 October 2018, 12:40 PM

Ensure fair polls or face punishment

The government would have to face unimaginable “punishment” if it did not meet the Jatiya Oikyafront's demand for fair polls, said Dr Kamal Hossain, a top leader of the alliance, at a rally in Chattogram yesterday.
27 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Dr Kamal betrays with Bangabandhu by forming Oikyafront: Nasim

Health and Family Welfare Minister Mohammad Nasim says Dr Kamal Hossain has betrayed with Bangabandhu by forming Jatiya Oikyafront (national unity) with the patrons of the killers of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
27 October 2018, 13:52 PM

Ershad no longer doubtful of polls

Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad says his “doubts” whether the upcoming election will be held are now cleared and his party is ready for the polls.
27 October 2018, 09:59 AM

Oikyafront rally today in Ctg

The newly formed Jatiya Oikyafront is going to hold a rally in the port city today, amid widespread fear of arrest among its activists.
26 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Trespassing Charges: Salahuddin cleared

An Indian court yesterday acquitted BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed in a case filed against him over trespassing into India more than three years ago.
26 October 2018, 18:00 PM

'Storm of protest' approaching

BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed yesterday warned the government of a “storm of protest” if it does not accept the seven-point charter of Jatiya Oikyafront.
26 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Shamsher Mobin, two others join Bikalpadhara

Shamsher Mobin Chowdhury, who had retired from BNP politics as its vice-chairman in 2015, yesterday joined Bikalpadhara Bangladesh ahead of the 11th parliamentary election.
26 October 2018, 18:00 PM

AL conspiring to return to power: Fakhrul

The ruling party is trying to return to power by keeping the opposition parties out of the election race, BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir alleges.
26 October 2018, 13:47 PM

Happy, Salahuddin wants to return immediately

BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed expresses satisfaction with his acquittal in India.
26 October 2018, 12:45 PM

Amir Khasru remanded

A Chattogram court yesterday placed BNP leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on a one-day remand in a case filed under the ICT Act and Special Powers Act.
25 October 2018, 18:00 PM

'Reformists' are back

The BNP has brought back its 12 “reformist” leaders, who became politically inactive after the 1/11 changeover, to strengthen its activities ahead of the 11th parliamentary election.
25 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Next election sans BNP to get int’l support: Tofail

Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed says the coming parliamentary election will get support from the international community even if BNP does not take part in it.
25 October 2018, 11:17 AM