'Don't Fakhrul’s election comments qualify under US visa curbs?'

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir should apologise for his "derogatory remarks" about the country's election
15 June 2023, 12:25 PM

‘Letting jamaat return’: Will be suicidal for the nation

The government’s decision to allow Jamaat-e-Islami back in active politics, instead of bringing it to book for its 1971 role, will be suicidal for the ruling Awami League and above all, the country, said freedom fighters, families of the martyrs and war crimes researchers.
15 June 2023, 01:20 AM

BNP to go for one-point movement from July

The BNP plans to go for a one-point movement from next month demanding resignation of the government and national election under a non-partisan interim administration.
14 June 2023, 18:00 PM

AL frightened over visa policy

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday alleged that the Awami League is fearful of the new US visa policy due to their involvement in money laundering.
14 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Govt working to make polls free and fair

The present government has taken necessary measures, including full support to the Election Commission to make the upcoming national elections transparent, fearless and acceptable to all, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina told the parliament yesterday.
14 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Kuakata AL leader resigns in protest

Shah Alam Howladar, municipal Awami League organisational secretary, announced his resignation in a press conference held at the Kuakata Press Club
14 June 2023, 16:08 PM

AL govt determined to make nat'l polls free and fair: PM

The premier said the Election Commission is stronger than ever, impartial, and administratively and financially independent
14 June 2023, 16:08 PM

Khaleda’s condition now stable: personal physician

The condition of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who is undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in the city, is stable, said her personal physician AZM Zahid Hossain today.
14 June 2023, 12:47 PM

Youth wings of AL, BNP clash in Chattogram

A clash broke out between the activists of BNP and Awami League’s youth wings in Chattogram’s College Road area this afternoon..Activists of Jubo Dal and Chhatra Dal were heading to Kazir Dewri area to attend a party rally around 3:30pm when they came face to face with BCL activists from C
14 June 2023, 12:14 PM

Islami Andolan looks to expand its horizon

Islami Andolan Bangladesh wants to set up an Islamist alliance with other like-minded parties and wage a movement to press home its demand for an all-party election-time government ahead of the next national polls.
14 June 2023, 01:50 AM

Win fails to bring joy to AL camp

Voter turnout was as low as 36 percent in neighbourhoods known as strongholds of incumbent Barishal Mayor Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah in Monday’s polls to the Barishal City Corporation, according to centre-wise voting results.
14 June 2023, 01:40 AM

HC to hear Khaleda’s plea on July 16

The High Court yesterday fixed July 16 for hearing a petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, challenging a lower court order that framed charges against her and seven others in the Niko corruption case.
13 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Bapa mired in internal feud

Bangladesh Paribesh Andolon (Bapa), which plays a crucial role in the environmental movement, has been bogged down in an internal feud leading to the resignation of its six executive members and a member of the national committee, including president Sultana Kamal and general secretary Sharif Jamil.
13 June 2023, 18:00 PM

US visa policy to help Bangladesh hold fair elections: GM Quader

Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader today said that the new US visa policy will be helpful in holding the next general election in a free, fair and credible manner
13 June 2023, 12:55 PM

BNP leader Salahuddin gets travel pass to return to Bangladesh

BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed has gotten a travel pass to return to Bangladesh eight years after he was found in India
13 June 2023, 10:54 AM

Khaleda undergoes medical tests at Evercare Hospital

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia underwent various medical examinations under close supervision of her medical board at Evercare Hospital in the city's Bashundhara area today.
13 June 2023, 08:19 AM

Development to be the focus for both mayors-elect

The mayors-elect of Barishal and Khulna have pledged to work for the development of their respective cities, as well as for all people, irrespective of their political affiliations.
12 June 2023, 21:00 PM
12 June 2023, 19:44 PM

AL’s Khair prevails over own clan

Ruling Awami League activists allegedly assaulted Islami Andolan Bangladesh mayor nominee Mufti Syed Faizul Karim and some of his supporters, and police BGB men used batons to disperse his followers during yesterday’s Barishal City Corporation election.
12 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Jamaat rally after a decade: Speculations run rife over govt strategy

Saturday’s rally of Jamaat-e-Islami in the capital after a decade has raised many eyebrows and many believe that the new US visa policy might have led the government to allow the rally.
12 June 2023, 18:00 PM