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'Fictitious'
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday dismissed as “fictitious” former Chief Justice SK Sinha's allegations against the government.
20 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Cumilla Arson Case: Khaleda's bail hearing on September 30
A Cumilla court yesterday fixed September 30 for continuing the hearing on BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's bail petition in connection with the arson case filed in 2015.
20 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Danger to freedom of expression
Several local and international rights organisations have expressed grave concerns over the passing of the Digital Security Bill 2018 and demanded that the government reconsider its controversial sections.
20 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Trump pushes Supreme Court pick's sex accuser to testify
President Donald Trump piles pressure on the woman accusing his Supreme Court pick of sexual assault by insisting that she testify next week if she wants to be heard.
20 September 2018, 05:07 AM
Road Transport Bill gets JS nod
Parliament last night passed two separate bills including the much-anticipated Road Transport Act-2018 amid criticisms over lenient punishments for deaths caused by reckless driving.
19 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Street movement only way to free Khaleda: Moudud
BNP standing committee member Moudud Ahmed yesterday said their party is taking necessary preparations to come up with street programmes to ensure Khaleda Zia's release from jail, and holding a credible election.
19 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Attacking Police Van: BNP joint secy-general Sohel on 5-day remand
A Dhaka court yesterday placed BNP Joint Secretary General Habibun Nabi Khan Sohel on a five-day remand, in connection with a case filed over attacking a prison van near High Court area and snatching detainees in January this year.
19 September 2018, 18:00 PM
No scope for long-term stay of Rohingyas in Bangladesh
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday told parliament that Bangladesh will place its proposals on the future action plans over the Rohingya crisis in different multilateral meetings during the upcoming 73rd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
19 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Digital Security Bill passed
The much-debated Digital Security Bill 2018 was passed in parliament last night with a harsh provision allowing police officials to search or arrest anyone without any warrant.
19 September 2018, 18:00 PM
North Korea to allow international inspections for nuclear dismantlement, if US takes reciprocal measures
North Korea agrees to allow international inspectors to observe a "permanent dismantlement" of its key missile facilities, and will take additional steps such as closing its main Yongbyon nuclear complex if the United States takes reciprocal measures, South Korea's President Moon Jae-in says.
19 September 2018, 10:48 AM
Governance, Democracy: Work to plug gap between words, actions
Transparency International Bangladesh yesterday said there was a wide gap between what political parties pledged in their election manifestos and what they actually did.
17 September 2018, 18:00 PM
AL, BNP grassroots pledge 'no violence'
Several hundred grassroots leaders of the Awami League and the BNP yesterday pledged to work towards a free, fair and peaceful general election.
17 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Digital Security Bill: JS body submits report, ignores concerns of journalists
A parliamentary body yesterday submitted its report on the much-debated Digital Security Bill, ignoring concerns of journalists and media owners over some of its sections.
17 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Medical board’s report on Khaleda’s health ‘manufactured’: BNP
BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi alleges that the medical board's report on its Chairperson Khaleda Zia's health is 'manufactured' by the government.
17 September 2018, 12:48 PM
Free, fair, inclusive polls important for Bangladesh: Bernicat
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Marcia Bernicat says a free, fair and inclusive election is important for a democracy, especially for the one which is on track to become a middle-income country.
17 September 2018, 08:49 AM
Fair polls possible under partisan govt if stakeholders’ play positive role: TIB
The upcoming parliamentary elections can be held in a fair manner under the partisan government only if all political parties, Election Commission and other stakeholders play a positive role, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) said today.
17 September 2018, 07:13 AM
Awareness campaign on peaceful national polls launched
Democracy International brings together 400 Awami League and BNP leaders to inaugurate 'Shantite Bijoy Campaign', a national campaign seeking peace ahead of the next national elections.
17 September 2018, 06:57 AM
SC to hear Amir Khasru’s plea over ACC notice Oct 1
The Supreme Court fixes October 1 for holding hearing on a petition filed by BNP leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury seeking a stay on a High Court order that cleared the way for the Anti-Corruption Commission to quiz him over corruption allegations.
17 September 2018, 06:52 AM
Jukta Front’s demands illogical: Quader
Jukta Front’s demands of dissolving the parliament and reconstituting the Election Commission are illogical, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says.
16 September 2018, 12:05 PM
‘Proper treatment of Khaleda not possible by pro-ruling party doctors’
BNP expresses its doubt over the proper treatment of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia by the medical team formed by “’pro-ruling party doctors”.
16 September 2018, 07:18 AM