Bangladesh politics

PM ‘provoking people’ against CJ: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir accuses Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of “provoking people” against Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha for his observation in the 16th constitutional amendment verdict.
22 August 2017, 12:43 PM

Quader meets president, conveys party stance on 16th amendment verdict

Awami League’s General Secretary Obaidul Quader meets President Abdul Hamid at the latter’s official residence and conveys the party's stance on the verdict in the 16th amendment case.
14 August 2017, 08:03 AM

16th amendment verdict: Govt to seek review for expunging CJ’s remarks, says Anisul

The government will seek a review for expunging some of the remarks of the chief justice in the Supreme Court verdict of 16th amendment case, Law Minister Anisul Huq says.
13 August 2017, 09:07 AM

Govt considers the judiciary its rival: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir alleges that the government took the judiciary as its opponent following the release of the full verdict in the 16th constitutional amendment case.
10 August 2017, 05:13 AM

BNP out to make AL judiciary's opponent

The Awami League alleges that the BNP with ill intentions was trying to make it an opponent of the judiciary.
10 August 2017, 05:02 AM

Graft case: Khaleda gets permanent bail

The High Court grants permanent bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in Zia Orphanage Trust case.
9 August 2017, 06:53 AM

Barguna UNO Tariq Salman transferred to cabinet division as senior assistant secretary

Barguna Sadar UNO Tariq Salman, who was sued for publishing a portrait of Bangabandhu recently, has been transferred to the cabinet division as senior assistant secretary.
1 August 2017, 08:08 AM

Quader seeks meritorious persons in politics

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says said that an intellectual vacuum will be created in the country’s political arena if meritorious people do not come to politics.
15 July 2017, 13:32 PM

Next Polls: Several parties discuss launch of a political platform

Leaders of several political parties last night met to discuss the launching of a political platform with eye on the next general election
13 July 2017, 21:06 PM

Cops 'intervene informal meeting’ of civil, political leaders at Uttara house

Police allegedly intervene an “informal meeting” of a group of civil society leaders and political personalities at a house in Uttara of Dhaka. Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) President ASM Abdur Rob arranged the meeting at his residence, house no. 14 in Sector-3, around 7:30pm, reports our staff correspondent.
13 July 2017, 18:21 PM

Khaleda Zia calls BNP standing committee meeting tomorrow

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia calls the party's standing committee meeting to discuss the current situation of the country.
12 July 2017, 17:37 PM

Defamation case: Trial against BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul starts Oct 21

A Dhaka court frames charges against BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in a defamation case filed for terming ruling Awami League a “killer party” and its chief Sheikh Hasina a “killer”.
9 July 2017, 06:31 AM

Quader laments lack of tolerance in politics

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader calls for establishing a positive trend in country's politics shunning lack of tolerance.
26 June 2017, 13:47 PM

Ruling MP wants to allow vote against budget

A ruling party lawmaker voices an opinion to amend the provision of constitution, allowing an MP to vote against respective political party. Also, Muhith draws flak at parliament for his 2017-18 budget.
19 June 2017, 08:59 AM

AL govt high-ups ordered attack on Fakhrul: BNP

BNP alleges that yesterday’s attack on its party leaders including Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was carried out following instructions from the high-ups of the Awami League-led government.
19 June 2017, 07:25 AM

BNP leader Fakhrul’s motorcade comes under attack in Chittagong

A group of miscreants vandalise five vehicles of a motorcade of BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in Rangunia upazila of Chittagong. Fakhrul, who was leading a five-member delegation of the party on way to Rangamati, was hurt during the attack that took place at Ichhakhali Bazar around 10:40am.
18 June 2017, 05:14 AM

BNP wants pre-2008 demarcation for polls

BNP meets the chief election commissioner and demanded restoration of the 2008 demarcation of constituencies before the next parliamentary election.
18 June 2017, 04:45 AM

Bangladesh Supreme Court upholds stay on MP Rana's bail

The Supreme Court upholds its earlier order that stayed a High Court verdict granting bail to Tangail's Awami League lawmaker Amanur Rahman Khan Rana in freedom fighter Faruk Ahmed killing case.
8 June 2017, 07:51 AM

Jatiya Sangsad sitting resumes

The sitting of the sixteen session (Budget session) of the 10th parliament resumes with Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury in the chair.
8 June 2017, 04:59 AM

BNP to suffer hattrick defeat in next polls: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says the Awami League will have a hattrick win while the BNP will suffer a hattrick defeat in the next national polls.
7 June 2017, 13:41 PM