Saturday, 12 Oct, 2024

Politics

Another murder case filed against ex-MP Shibli, others in Dinajpur

One more case was filed last night (September 9) against former Member of Parliament (MP) Md Shibli Sadiq and 132 others for attacking and injuring students during the anti-discrimination student movement in Dinajpur. Earlier, two murder cases were filed against Shibli and others.

EC withdraws appeal against 'Ganosamhati Andolon's registration

The Election Commission (EC) has filed a petition with the apex court, pleading for allowing them to withdraw an appeal against the registration of "Ganasamhati Andolon" (Peoples Solidarity Movement) as a political party, in 2022. The EC in its plea said they are no longer

Hasina, 135 others sued over murder in Dhaka 

A fresh case was filed today (September 10) against 135 people including ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina over the killing of Jatiotabadi Sramik Dal activist Riajul Talukder in the capital's Jatrabari area during the recent anti-discrimination student movement. The other

Swechchhasebak Dal leader hacked dead in Bogura 

Miscreants hacked a local Swechchhasebak League leader to death in Gokul area of Sadar upazila under Bogura district early Tuesday (Sept 10). The deceased was identified as Mizanur Rahman Mizan (38), convenor of Bogura Sadar Swechchhasebak Dal. An alleged attacker also died

Hero Alom assaulted in Bogura court premises

Ashraful Alom, popularly known as Hero Alom, has alleged that he was assaulted by BNP men on a court premises in Bogura town on Sunday (Sept 8). At this time, attackers also forced Alom to hold his ears and squat in front of people. The YouTuber came under attack on the Chief

Some parties stepped into neighbouring country’s trap: Tarique

BNP Acting Chairman of BNP Tarique Rahman said that some political parties in Bangladesh have stepped into the trap made by a neighboring country. He was exchanging views with Satkhira district BNP leaders and activists virtually in Kolaroa high school field of the district.

8 cases filed against Hasina, ex-MPs, 3,037 others in Feni

A total of eight murder cases have been registered in the district so far against 3037 people, including ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader, for killing nine people during the the anti-discrimination student movement in the district.

Tareque Rahman was sentenced under gun threat: Judge

During the Awami League's rule, BNP leader Tareque Rahman faced trial in Dhaka’s Special Judge Court-3 for an alleged corruption case involving money laundering abroad. Before the verdict was delivered, a series of dramatic events unfolded, with immense pressure and threats

Tarique Rahman acquitted from defamation case in Madaripur

A Madaripur court on Saturday cleared BNP acting Chairman Tareque Rahman of defamation charges. On 15 December 2014, during a speech in London, the BNP leader termed Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman “a big Razakar” for having himself banned Awami League. About a week

Committee by Sunday to turn Ganabhaban into museum: Asif

Youth and Sports adviser Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan said a committee would be formed by Sunday with architects and museum experts to turn Ganabhaban into the 'July Uprising Memorial Museum'. "Our Cabinet has already decided to make the Ganabhaban a 'July Uprising

Casino kingpin Shamsul, son Sharun in hiding after AL govt's fall

Following the ouster of Awami League (AL) government, former Whip and MP of Chattogram-12 (Patiya) constituency Shamsul Haque Chowdhury and his son Nazmul Karim Chowdhury Sharun have disappeared without a trace. There is widespread speculation that the current administration will take

Single party won’t be allowed to control parliament: Nur

Nurul Haque Nur, president of a faction of Gono Odhikar Parishad, said that no political party should be allowed to gain absolute power and become dictatorial. Nur, also a former VP of the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU), said that to prevent any party from

Nur warns big parties against ‘fascist confidence’

President of a faction of Gono Odhikar Parishad, Nurul Haque Nur on Friday (Sep 6) said the country’s future rests on the hands of the youths who freed its people from fascism, and warned big political parties against assuming the role of new “overlords.” The former

Shahjahan Khan placed on 7-day remand

A Dhaka court today (Sep 6) granted Awami League leader and former shipping minister Shahjahan Khan to 7-day remand in 14-year Abdul Motalib murder case. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Mahbub Ahmed passed the order after Dhanmondi police produced Shahjahan to court and appealed for 10

Case filed against two ex-MPs, 133 others in Cumilla

A case has been filed Thursday night with Cumilla Kotwali Model Police Station against 133 people, including former members of parliament (MPs) former railways minister Mujibul Haque and AKM Bahauddin Bahar for injuring some people by shooting during the anti-discrimination student

Former shipping minister Shajahan Khan arrested

Awami League Presidium Member and former minister Shajahan Khan was arrested from the capital's Dhanmondi area early on Friday. Sources from the Detective Branch (DB) police confirmed the matter this morning. Shajahan Khan has been elected as a Member of Parliament for eight

Exhume Haris Chowdhury’s body for DNA test: HC

The High Court (HC) today (Sept 5) ordered authorities concerned to exhume the body of BNP leader Haris Chowdhury and conduct a DNA test for identity confirmation. A bench comprised of Justice AKM Asaduzzaman and Justice Mahbubul Islam issued the order in response to an application

3 Chhatra Dal leaders expelled in Sylhet

BNP has dismissed three leaders of its student wing (Bangladesh Chhatra Dal) in Sylhet for braking discipline and tarnishing party’s image. Joynal Abedin, deputy secretary of Sylhet district Chhatra Dal signed their dismissal letter on Wednesday (Sept 5). Before that on the

Tarique Rahman envisions national govt and bicameral parliament

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman said with the support of the people, BNP wants to see that the country will be run through a national government in the future. The party's willingness to introduce a bicameral parliament through constitutional

BNP will reinstate caretaker government system if elected

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday said his party will reinstate the provision of caretaker government in the constitution for the sake of a free, fair and neutral election if elected. "The ownership of Bangladesh belongs to the people of this country and it is their