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BNP’s Aslam charged with treason

Police files a sedition case against BNP leader Aslam Chowdhury for allegedly fraternising with Israel to overthrow the government.
26 May 2016, 10:46 AM

6 shot in Munshiganj pre-polls violence

At least six people have been bullet-hit in a pre-election violence in Munshiganj’s Sadar upazila ahead of union parishad election this Saturday.
25 May 2016, 05:20 AM

Govt making law to muzzle NGOs: BNP

The government moves to formulate the foreign donations regulation act to muzzle NGOs so that they cannot speak against its misrule, BNP alleges.
24 May 2016, 16:06 PM

Man killed in Munshiganj pre-polls violence

A ruling-party supporter is gunned down in Munshiganj’s Gazaria upazila last night ahead of the union parishad elections scheduled to be held there this Saturday.
24 May 2016, 08:51 AM

No new remand for BNP leader Aslam: HC

High Court bench directs government not to take BNP leader Aslam Chowdhury on a fresh remand until a petition filed by him with this court is disposed off.
22 May 2016, 13:38 PM

Pabna AL leader shot dead

A local leader of the ruling Awami League is shot dead by miscreants in Pabna Sadar upazila.
22 May 2016, 08:46 AM

War crimes: Arrest warrants issued for 2 men

A war crimes tribunal issues arrest warrants against two men, including a former leader of Habiganj chapter Awami League, over crimes committed during the Liberation War in 1971.
18 May 2016, 06:42 AM

AL asks US not interfere in internal issues

The ruling Awami League calls upon the United States not to interfere in Bangladesh's internal affairs including the trial of war criminals.
17 May 2016, 15:59 PM

Order to attach assets of Tangail MP Rana, his brothers

A Tangail court orders attachment of assets of 10 persons including Awami League (AL) lawmaker Amanur Rahman Khan Rana and his three brothers in a case filed for the murder of a freedom fighter.
17 May 2016, 13:23 PM

3-member body to probe Narayanganj teacher insult

Terming the insult of Narayanganj school principal in presence of a lawmaker "unacceptable", education minister says he is embarrassed at the incident. A probe body has been formed to investigate the matter.
16 May 2016, 09:41 AM

Aslam on 7-day remand

A Dhaka court places BNP leader Aslam Chowdhury on a seven-day remand over alleged plot with Israel to topple Bangladesh government.
16 May 2016, 06:46 AM

15% VAT won’t be imposed at a time: Tofail

Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed says the government will not impose 15 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on businessmen at a time.
15 May 2016, 10:36 AM

BNP leader Aslam Chy arrested

Hours into police announcement that newly appointed BNP Joint Secretary General Aslam Chowdhury would be arrested wherever he is seen, detectives arrest him in Dhaka's Kuril area for his alleged involvement in a oust-government plot.
15 May 2016, 07:54 AM

UP chairman candidate stabbed in Rajshahi

An Awami League (AL) rebel chairman candidate is stabbed at Kismat Gonokoir union of Durgapur upazila in Rajshahi.
13 May 2016, 15:44 PM

Khaleda criticises govt for ‘misrule’

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia comes up heavily on the ruling Awami League accusing its leaders and activists of creating an anarchical situation in the country.
12 May 2016, 13:47 PM

BNP tried to use Israel to stay in power: Minister

BNP tries to go to power through using Israeli intelligence agency during their rule, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam alleges.
10 May 2016, 14:30 PM

AL-led alliance’s anti-militant rallies May 15, 24

The ruling Awami League-led 14-party alliance will hold mass rally this month across the country in protest against the prevailing killings and militant activities.
8 May 2016, 13:34 PM

14 hurt in Mirpur AL infighting

At least 14 people are injured in a clash between supporters of two ruling party lawmakers while bringing out an anti-hartal procession in Mirpur area of Dhaka.
8 May 2016, 09:50 AM

Vote rigging at Comilla station, polling suspended

Voting at a polling station in Comilla suspended for stamping ballot papers in favour of Awami League candidate hours before the fourth phase of union parishad election started.
7 May 2016, 03:21 AM

AL men assault Feni UNO, 3 held: Cops

Local Awami League activists and supporters allegedly assault the upazila nirbahi officer (UNO) of Parshuram in Feni. Three people have been detained in this regard.
6 May 2016, 14:01 PM