The Detective Branch (DB) of police arrested Sajibur Rahman Sajib, president of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) Bijoy Ekattor Hall unit, on Friday night in connection with the attack on the anti-discrimination student movement at Dhaka University (DU). Sajib was apprehended

Tulip Siddiq, Sheikh Hasina's niece and the UK's City Minister and Economic Secretary to the Treasury, received a two-bedroom apartment in central London as a gift from an individual linked to the recently ousted Bangladeshi government, reports the Financial Times. According to

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said that national unity, dignity, and maintaining equal relationships on the international stage are essential.  He made the remark during a workers' rally at the NS Government College grounds in Natore on Friday (Jan 3). "We

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has claimed that $280 billion was siphoned off from Bangladesh over the last 15 years. He made the remark on Friday (Jan 3) while speaking as the chief guest at the golden jubilee and achievers' recognition program of the Economics

A Dhaka court today (Jan 1) placed former Food Minister Advocate Qamrul Islam on a total of four days of remand in connection with two extortion cases filed with the Kamrangirchar Police Station. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Belal Hossain issued the remand order after police produced

Umama Fatema, the spokesperson for the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, has warned that no election will take place before trial of the Awami League. She made the remark on Tuesday (Dec 31) during the "March for Unity" rally organized by the movement at the Central

Police have arrested former president of Ward-1 Awami League (AL) in Muktagacha municipality, Mymensingh, along with two others in connection with various cases. The AL leader was identified as Moniruzzaman Dudu, 55. He was resident of Lakshmikhola, had been a close ally of former

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nesar Uddin said Awami League could participate in elections unless declared banned by the government or court.  He made this remark on Monday (Dec 30) morning during a meeting with election officials at the Circuit House, focusing on voter

The year 2024 marked a significant political upheaval for Bangladesh's oldest political party, the Awami League. Despite forming the government for an unprecedented fourth consecutive term through the highly controversial 12th national election on January 7, the administration lasted

A Dhaka court has granted a four-day remand for Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (Jasad) President and former minister Hasanul Haq Inu in a case related to the shooting and killing of Monir during an anti-discrimination protest in the capital's Progoti Sarani area. Metropolitan Magistrate

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today (Dec 28) expressed concerns over Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus's recent suggestion to lower the minimum voting age to 17, arguing that it could delay the election process.  Fakhrul said the proposal would require the

BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed underscored the importance of building and preserving unwavering unity among all anti-fascist individuals, no matter the cost.  He said that "Bangladesh First" should serve as the guiding principle, aiming to create a

A local BNP activist was shot and brutally slaughtered by unidentified attackers in Noakhali’s Begumganj upazila on Friday (Dec 27) afternoon. The deceased was identified as Kabir Hossain alias Chali Kabir, 35. The incident occurred around 1:40 PM in front of Sujayetpur Jame

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said swift reforms required to ensure a fair and neutral election, calling it the gateway to establishing a democratic system in the country. He made the remark on Friday (Dec 27), at a national dialogue titled “Which Way to

Former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is set to leave Dhaka for London in the first half of January for advanced medical treatment. Prof AZM Zahid Hossain, personal physician of Khaleda Zia confirmed the matter on Wednesday (Dec 25). He said that preparations are

Former South District BNP convener Abu Sufian, former senior joint convener of Patia Enamul Haque Enam, and former convener of Karnaphuli Upazila BNP SM Mamun Mia have regained their party membership. On September 1, their positions were suspended over allegations of violating party

BNP Vice Chairman and former deputy education minister Abdus Salam Pintu has been released from jail after 17 years. Pintu, who was sentenced to death in the August 21 grenade attack case, walked out of Kashimpur Central Jail Part-2 at 11:04 am today (December 24). His release came

A Dhaka court today (Dec 23) issued a travel ban on former Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayor Sayeed Khokon, along with his wife Farhana Sayeed, his mother Shahana Hanif, and his brother Javed Ahmed. Judge Md Ibrahim Mia of the Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge's Court

Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal Mohammad Tazul Islam has said that the prosecution team has no information regarding whether Interpol has issued a red notice against Sheikh Hasina. He also said that such information can only be obtained from the National Central

A local Chhatra Dal activist was shot dead by miscreants in Narsingdi’s Sadar Upazila. The incident occurred around 11:30 pm on Saturday near the Panchdona Bazar Fish Market Mosque. The victim, identified as Humayun Kabir, 35, was a member of the Meherpara Union Chhatra Dal