Thursday, 28 Nov, 2024

Politics

Khaleda Zia to leave for US via UK in Dec for medical treatment 

Former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has prepared to travel abroad for advanced medical treatment in December.  Khaleda Zia and her entourage are set to leave for the United Kingdom in the 2nd week of the month. During her stay in London, Khaleda Zia is

Tarique Rahman urges patience, unveils 16-Point

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman today (Nov 27) urging people to remain patient, calm, and vigilant in the face of such attempts highlighted 16 points. In light of the current political situation, Rahman issued a statement on Wednesday (Nov 27) through BNP Senior Joint Secretary

BNP urges national unity in meeting with Dr. Yunus

BNP has called on Interim Government Chief Adviser (CA) Dr. Muhammad Yunus today (Nov 27) at his residence Jamuna. The party during meeting urged CA to initiate discussion with all political parties to build a national unity and urged immediate announcement of an election roadmap.

Khaleda Zia at US embassy

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is preparing to travel abroad for advanced medical treatment. As part of the preparations, she visited the US Embassy in Dhaka to secure a visa for her trip to the United States. Sources said that Khaleda Zia left her Gulshan residence, Firoza, around

Khaleda Zia, 2 others acquitted in Barapukuria Coal Mine graft case

BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, its standing committee member and former minister Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain, and vice chairman and former minister Altaf Hossain Chowdhury were acquitted in the Barapukuria coal mine corruption case. Judge Abu Taher of Dhaka Special Judges' Court-2

Tarique Rahman, 7 others exempted from 10.31cr extortion charges

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and seven others were acquitted on Wednesday (November 27) in a Tk10.31 crore extortion case filed by Abdul Monem Limited, a contracting company. The others acquitted are Tarique Rahman’s associate Giasuddin Al Mamun, Obaidullah Khandaker,

BNP leaders to meet CA Yunus this evening

A delegation from the BNP, led by its Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, is scheduled to meet Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday evening (November 27).  The leaders will reach the State Guest House Jamuna at 6 pm, according to BNP media cell member Sayrul

Anisul Huq, Qamrul Islam, Solaiman Salim remanded 

A Dhaka court today (November 27) placed former law minister Anisul Huq on a three-day remand in a case lodged over the murder of Jannatul Ferdaus, 40, in the capital's Shanir Akhra area during the July-August mass uprising.   Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Belal Hossain passed

Khaleda Zia acquitted in Zia Charitable Trust graft case

The High Court today (November 27) acquitted BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Charitable Trust graft case in which she was sentenced to seven years of imprisonment by a lower court. HC bench comprising Justice AKM Asaduzzaman and Justice Syed Enayet Hossain delivered the

BNP submits 62 proposals for constitutional reform

BNP has submitted 62 proposals to the Constitutional Reform Commission, including recommendations to retain the positions of Deputy President and Deputy Prime Minister. A two-member delegation, led by BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed, presented the written proposal to the

Tarique Rahman slams misleading ‘reform or election’ debate

BNP's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman said raising questions like "reforms first or elections first" is misleading and aimed at confusing people. Speaking at the Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ) annual conference on Monday (November 25), he discussed the current political

Govt targets money launderers linked to Sheikh family

Those involved in laundering public funds abroad under the protection of the Sheikh family are now under heightened scrutiny from government authorities. Financial crime investigation agencies are intensifying efforts to recover misappropriated funds. In addition to pursuing overseas

Ex-MP Shahjahan Omar sued under explosive act

Former Awami League lawmaker from Jhalkathi Barrister M Shahjahan Omar has been sued with Rajapur Thana under explosive act. Rajapur police station officer-in-charge (OC) Md Islmail Hossain confirmed the matter to the media.  Advocate Talukder Abul Kalam Azad, president of

Delays in holding elections will fuel conspiracies: Tarique Rahman 

BNP's acting chairman Tarique Rahman has said that delays in holding elections will only fuel conspiracies.  Speaking virtually at the inaugural session of the BNP Chuadanga District Unit Conference 2024, he accused "former dictators" of collaborating with domestic

BNP relieves four leaders over alleged misconduct

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has relieved four leaders from their positions as directed by the party's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman. A notice signed by Shaukat Alam Khaza, joint convener of the Chattogram city BNP and in charge of the office, was issued on

Khaleda Zia joins Armed Forces Day reception 

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia joined the Armed Forces Day reception today at the Senakunja in Dhaka Cantonment, marking her first appearance at the event in nearly 12 years (November 21).  Shamsuddin Didar, a member of the BNP chairperson's press wing, confirmed the matter.

Khaleda Zia to join Armed Forces Day reception after 12 years

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is set to join the Armed Forces Day reception today at the Senakunja in Dhaka Cantonment, marking her first appearance at the event in nearly 12 years (November 21). ABM Abdus Sattar, personal secretary to the party chief, confirmed the matter on

Delays in elections will worsen problems: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir urged the interim government to resolve issues and hold elections quickly as delays will worsen problems. He made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a rally in Chhagolnaiya of Feni, on Wednesday (Nov 20), organized to mark

Tarique Rahman's 60th birthday today, BNP cancels celebrations

Today (Nov 20) is the 60th birthday of BNP’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman.  Tarique, the eldest son of BNP founder Ziaur Rahman and its Chairperson Khaleda Zia, was born on November 20, 1965 in Bogura. Tarique Rahman instructed them not to hold any events this year,

Ex-MP Jakob on 3-day remand in murder case

A Dhaka court today (Nov 20) placed former Bhola-4 lawmaker Abdullah Al Islam Jakob on a three-day remand in a case lodged over the murder of one Shamim Hawlader in the capital's Rupnagar area during the July-August mass uprising. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Imran Ahammed passed