DHAKA: Shipping Minister Shahjahan Khan on Saturday urged opposition BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to throw away the ‘daydream’ of caretaker government for next general polls. The shipping minister came up with the plea while addressing a programme organized by Kazi Aref Foundation and

SATKHIRA: Police arrested seven people from their respective residence for alleged involvement in killing of Satkhira Jatyatabadi Matsyajibi Dal general secretary.The detainees are Sadik Anwar Chottu, general secretary of Ashsuni thana Matsyajibi Dal, Kamruzzaman Babu, son Hamzer Ali, of

DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina categorically said Islam is a religion of peace and there is no place for militancy.  She came up with the observation while addressing a programme while inaugurating Hajj Camp-2013 at Hajj Camp near Ashkona area in the city Friday.Sheikh Hasina said,

SATKHIRA: At least 10 people were injured in a clash between two groups of BNP over a trifling matter at Shilpakala Academy of the district town on Friday morning.Sources said district BNP president and general secretary locked into altercation after president Habibul Islam Habib

DHAKA: Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni reiterated the present Government’s commitment to strengthen democracy in Bangladesh by holding the next general election under elected Government. In a speech delivered at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington DC, the Foreign

CENTRAL LONDON: BNP senior vice chairman Tarique Rahman categorically said Bangladesh’s democracy is now in a deep crisis. To protect and develop the democracy and aim to strengthen the base democracy all Bangladeshi expatriates have to be united. “For the sake of the country and its

DHAKA: Opposition BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday categorically said his party would enforce nonstop blockade from October 25 if the caretaker government bill is not placed before parliament in the upcoming session.The senior leader of the party came

DHAKA: A Dhaka court on Thursday placed Dr Dewan Faridudulla Pappu on a three-day remand in a case of killing city Juba League leader Riazuddin Khan Milki for interrogation.Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Hasibul Haque granted the remand while investigation officer of the case ASP Kajemur

RAJSHAHI UNIVERSITY: Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-5 personnel detained two persons, including the Shibir president of Binodpur, from the area adjacent to Rajshahi University earlier Thursday.The detainees are Golam Mawla, Shibir president of Binodpur area, and Delwar Hossain, son of the

RAJSHAHI: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday reiterated that the people of the country get something when Awami League assumes power.The premier, also ruling Awami League president, came up with the claim while addressing a rally at Dewla Ena Park field of Bagmara of the district in

JESSORE: Miscreants beat a leader of Chhatra League, student wing of ruling Awami League, to death at Narayanpur Union under Chougachha upazila of the district.The deceased was identified as Amirul Islam, 78, president of Narayanpur Union unit Chhatra League and son of Motiar Rahman.Local

DHAKA: The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 framed charge against Jamaat-e-Islami leader Mir Quasem Ali bringing 14 allegations of war crimes.The three-member ICT led-by ATM Fazle Kabir passed the order Thursday and fixed September 30 for opening statement.Earlier on May 26, the

DHAKA: Eminent lawyer of the country Barrister Rafiq-ul Haque on Wednesday proposed for a ‘combined government’ during the next national elections.The senior lawyer came up with the proposal while addressing a discussion meeting marking the 6th jail release day of BNP’s senior

SIRAJGANJ: Ruling Awami League Presidium Member Mohammad Nasim on Wednesday categorically said next general election would be held as per Constitution even if BNP does not participate in the polls.“Most of the political parties and people will take part in the next general election,”

DHAKA: Opposition BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday urged leaders and activists of the party to take preparations for stern movements in the streets.The senior leader of party came up with the urge while addressing a discussion meeting held at Diploma

KISHORGANJ: Police arrested Secretary of district unit Jamaat-e-Islami Professor Md. Ramjan Ali from his district town’s residence early Wednesday.Confirming the matter to banglanews, Sub-Inspector of Kishorganj Model police station Nurul Huda said that the Jamaat leader was arrested in

DHAKA: At least 10 people including cops were injured in a clash between law enforcers and activists of Jamaat-e-Islami and Chhatra Shibir in city’s Elephant road area on Wednesday morning.Witnesses said the clash ensued when the Jamaat-Shibir men, from a protest procession, hurled

DHAKA: Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami will stage protest programme across the country on Wednesday as the government has approved the draft of voter list keeping provision to exclude the names of convicted war criminals.Jamaat acting secretary general Rafiqul Islam Khan made the disclosure

JESSORE: Opposition BNP standing committee member Tariqul Islam on Tuesday criticized Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina saying she is a “perverted mind”. The senior leader of the party came up with the criticism while addressing a rally in the district town on the occasion of 6th jail

NAOGAON: Local administration imposed section 144 at Babolgachhi Govt College as two factions of Chhatra Dal convened a meeting at same time and venue.The section 144 has started from 12:00 noon on Tuesday and it will continue until further order.Officer-in-Charge of Badolgachhi Thana