Politics

Saved by the grace of Allah: Khaleda

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia says the pro-government people raised several attacks to kill her during city corporation electioneering, but she was “saved by the grace of Allah”.
26 April 2015, 08:16 AM

Khaleda blasts EC over army deployment strategy

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia lambasts the Election Commission for its changed course of action regarding deployment of army during the city corporation elections.
24 April 2015, 11:31 AM

BNP for army at every polling centres

BNP voices for army deployment at every polling centres during the city corporations polls to ensure free and fair voting.
22 April 2015, 08:25 AM

20-party hartal underway quietly

Sans any unusual activity anywhere in the country, it was difficult to realise that a hartal sponsored by the BNP-led 20-party alliance is underway.
22 April 2015, 06:11 AM

City polls: US deplores political violence

United States reiterates its stand against violence surrounding the city corporation elections to Dhaka and Chittagong.
22 April 2015, 05:00 AM

Angry public attacked Khaleda’s convoy: Joy

Denying Awami League’s involvement, prime minister’s son Sajeeb Wazed Joy says the attack on BNP chief Khaleda Zia’s motorcade was done by “angry public.”
21 April 2015, 07:46 AM

Opinion: AL’s crude tactics to stop Khaleda

Dhaka city is in a festive mood. Festoons and streamers deck the roads and alleys. Mayoral candidates are on whirlpool campaigning. Commissioner candidates are bringing out support processions. It all matches what democracy should look like, except what happened yesterday.
20 April 2015, 08:55 AM

BNP apologises to women

BNP apologises to the country’s women over sexual assault on some women by rowdy men during Pahela Baishakh celebrations on Dhaka University and Jahangirnagar University campuses.
18 April 2015, 11:13 AM

Khaleda hits campaign trail for Tabith

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia starts campaign for her party-backed mayoral candidate Tabith Awal in the Dhaka North City Corporation elections.
18 April 2015, 11:09 AM

Pro-Russian journalist killed in Kiev

A Ukrainian journalist known for his pro-Russian views has been shot dead in the capital Kiev.
16 April 2015, 13:01 PM

Opinion: Thank you, Khaleda

We can thank Khaleda Zia and her party BNP for at least one thing that they have contributed to Bangladesh politics: They have made hartal redundant for this country.
16 April 2015, 06:39 AM

17-point ‘manifesto’ declared for BNP-backed candidates in Dhaka city polls

A platform of professionals which is supporting the BNP-backed candidates in the upcoming Dhaka city elections has set a 17-point priority list.
15 April 2015, 15:31 PM

Split order on Abbas’ bail in 2 cases

High Court gives split verdict on bail plea of BNP-endorsed Dhaka mayor candidate Mirza Abbas in two criminal cases. The chief justice will now appoint another bench for the bail hearing.
15 April 2015, 09:39 AM

HC defers order on tracing Salahuddin

High Court defers verdict on a petition seeking its order on the government to locate and produce “missing” BNP leader Salahuddin to next Monday.
15 April 2015, 05:50 AM

Mahi seeks Khaleda’s support

Bikalpa Dhara-backed mayoral candidate for Dhaka North City Corporation Mahi B Chowdhury seeks vote and support from BNP chief Khaleda Zia.
14 April 2015, 18:28 PM

Khaleda seeks vote for mayor aspirants

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia seeks vote for the party-backed mayor aspirants of Dhaka and Chittagong city corporation polls.
14 April 2015, 11:18 AM

Interpol issues red notice on Tarique

Interpol issues red notice upon BNP senior vice chairman Tarique Rahman in connection with August 21, 2004 grenade attack on Awami League rally that left 24 people dead.The name and details including photograph of Tarique, now staying in London, are posted as a wanted person on the Interpol website.
14 April 2015, 08:00 AM

AL men ‘attack’ BNP activists in Ctg

Awami League and Bangladesh Chhatra League activists allegedly carry out an attack on BNP activists in Chittagong during inauguration of BNP’s election offices.
11 April 2015, 13:55 PM

Does political unrest have a positive side?

I won't be surprised if the title of the article raises many eyebrows.
10 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Monuments of Greed

GREED is an ugly thing. To see just how grotesque it can be, just look up from your vehicle and try to get a broad view of the city as it spreads out in front of you.
9 April 2015, 18:00 PM