CHITTAGONG: Islami Chhatra Shibir, the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami, observed an 8-hour hartal in port city on Thursday amid stray incidents of violence protesting the arrest of its 34 leaders and activists.Shibir activists set fire on a CNG-run auto rickshaw in front of Sholshahar

CHITTAGONG: Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir called half-day hartal for Thursday in five districts of the division protesting arrest of 34 leaders and activists.The hartal will be enforced from 6:00am to 2:00pm.District (South) Shibir publicity secretary Giash Uddin confirmed the matter

DHAKA: Opposition BNP standing committee member Barrister Moudud Ahmed on Wednesday urged the go0vernemnt not to execute the verdict against Jamaat leader Abdul Quader Mollah before review plea.He said, “As per article 105 of the constitution, every citizen has the right to seek a

SYLHET: Jatiya Party (JP) Chairman HM Ershad on Wednesday categorically said if his party would not take part in next polls if opposition BNP dose not take part.The former president of the country came up with the assertion while addressing a rally here.He said, “Who created theists and

DHAKA: Cyber Crime Tribunal (CCT) denied bail of Adilur Rahman, Secretary of Odhikar, a human rights organization, in a case for his alleged involvement in publishing false report and photographs over death toll of a police crackdown of Hefajat-e-Islam rally in the city.Dhaka CCT judge KM

CHITTAGONG: Police in a drive held 30 suspected Shibir activists from DC hill area under Kotwali thana of the port city on Wednesday morning.Kotwali Thana Officer-in-Charge AKM Mahiuddin Selim told banglanews, “Acting on a tip off that Shibir men were preparing for subversive acts and

JESSORE: District BNP called half-day hartal for Wednesday protesting killing of a witness of Jubo Dal leader Asa killing case at Chowgachha upazila.The hartal will be enforced from 6:00am to 2:00pm, sources said.District BNP general secretary Syed Saberul Haque Sabu confirmed the matter

DHAKA: The Supreme Court adjourned till Wednesday the hearing on the appeals challenging the death penalty to Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Amir Delwar Hossain Sayedee in crimes against humanity charges.The five-member bench of the Appellate Division headed by Chief Justice Md Muzammel Hossain

DHAKA: The Supreme Court adjourned till Wednesday the hearing on the appeals challenging the death penalty to Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Amir Delwar Hossain Sayedee in crimes against humanity charges.The five-member bench of the Appellate Division headed by Chief Justice Md Muzammel Hossain

DHAKA: Various leftist and progressive organizations have started the long march towards Sundarbans on Tuesday demanding the cancellation of Rampal Power Project to save the mangrove forest.They started the protest under the banner of National Committee to protect oil, gas and mineral

CHITTAGONG: At least 34 leaders and activists of Chhatra Shibir including its port city unit president and secretary were held from its Chandanpura office under Kotwali Thana early Tuesday.Two of the arrested are president of metropolitan (North) unit of Shibir Mohammad Sohel and general

BARISAL: A Barisal court on Monday awarded 17-year imprisonment to a former Chhatra League leader in an arms case.The convict is Mukituzzaman Roni, 28, son of Barisal City Mohila League president Fazilatunessa.District Special Tribunal-1 Judge Habibur Rahman passed the verdict in presence

DHAKA: A clash between police and Jamaat-Shibir activists took place in new market area of the city on Monday afternoon.Sources said according to the previous announcement, Jamaat-Shibir activists brought out a procession from Gausia market around 02:15pm. When police obstructed them the

SYLHET: A Sub-Inspector of police was injured as Jamaat-Shibir attacked him in Bandarbazar area of the city on Monday noon.The victim was identified as Harunur Rashid, Sub-Inspector of Sylhet Mohanagar Police.Locals said that Shibir activists suddenly attacked on SI Harunur Rashid from a

GAZIPUR: A bus driver and a truck driver, victims of Jamaat hartal violence, succumbed to their injuries on Monday after four-day fighting for life.The deceased were identified as Nazrul Islam Bhuian 35, resident of Haydrabad village of the district and Sikander, from Gazia area of

RAJSHAHI: At least 10 people including three cops were injured in a clash between Shibir activists and law enforcers in Ganakpara area in the city on Monday morning.Sources said that Jamaat-Shibir activists brought out a protest rally at around 11:30am and police protest them which

DHAKA: Opposition BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir urged the Home Minister MK Alamgir to retain his political etiquette.While talking to the journalists, he came up with the urge at the BNP central office on Monday morning.Criticizing the remark of MK Alamgir,

CHANDPUR: At least eight people were injured in a clash between Jamaat-Shibir activists and police in Chandpur city inter bus stand area on Monday morning.Witness said that Jamaat-Shibir activists brought out a procession in Sharnakhola Road at around 10:30am as a part of their

BARISAL: Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) has called half-day hartal for Monday at Hijla upazila of the district in protest against the attack on BNP leasers.Office Secretary of Barisal (North) BNP Advocate Nurul Alam Razu confirmed the mater to banglanews on Sunday.The BNP leader alleged

DHAKA: The hearing on the rule filed seeking talks between Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and opposition BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will be held on September 26.The hearing will he held in a bench comprising Justice Naima Hayder and Jafor Ahmed.Lawyer Dr Yunus Ali Akand, also complainant