Thursday, 05 Dec, 2024

Politics

Remove Hasina's hate speech from media: ICT

The International Crimes Tribunal today (December 5) issued a directive to remove all hate speech attributed to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has fled to India, from both traditional media and social media platforms. In addition, the tribunal has imposed a ban on the

Prosecution seeks ban on Hasina's statements broadcast

The prosecution has filed a petition with the International Criminal Tribunal (ICT) seeking a ban on the dissemination of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s provocative statements through media and social platforms. Prosecutor Abdullah Al Noman confirmed the matter on Thursday

AL leaders Rokeya, Mostofa on 3-day remand 

A Dhaka court placed Dhaka North City Mohila League Organising Secretary Rokeya Jaman and Kafrul Thana Awami League President Jamal Mostofa on three-day remand each in connection with the murder of Jubo Dal leader Shamim. The order was passed by Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Imran

Pakistani ambassador pays courtesy call on Khaleda Zia

High Commissioner of Pakistan to Bangladesh Syed Ahmed Maroof, accompanied by his wife, paid a courtesy call on BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia at her Gulshan residence on Tuesday evening. The High Commissioner arrived at 8:30pm and spent about one and a half hours with the BNP

BNP's Mirza Fakhrul, 119 others exempted in 2 cases

A total of 120 BNP leaders and activists, including Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, have been cleared of charges in two cases filed at Shahbagh and Ramna Police Stations in the capital. Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Md Sanaullah issued the orders

Tarique Rahman urges restraint amid Bangladesh-India tensions

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has urged all Bangladeshis to exercise restraint and avoid reacting to provocations amidst rising tensions between Bangladesh and India. In a post on his social media accounts (X and Facebook) today, Tarique Rahman noted a surge in inflammatory media

Not just election, politics itself a major challenge

Barrister Andaleeve Rahman Partho, Chairman of the Bangladesh Jatiya Party (BJP), said that today's youth cannot be handled in the same manner as in the past. This generation is more informed and democratic, presenting challenges not only for the upcoming elections but for the broader

Tarique Rahman expresses relief, calls for end of political battle

BNP's acting chairman, Tarique Rahman, expressed relief after a High Court cleared him in the August 21 grenade attack case.  The verdict was delivered on Sunday (Dec 1) by the High Court bench of Justice AKM Asaduzzaman and Justice Syed Enayetur Rahim. Rahman was also

Khandaker Mosharraf acquitted in graft case

A Dhaka court today (December 1) acquitted BNP Standing Committee Member Dr Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain of charges in a graft case filed with the capital's Ramna Model Police station in 2008. Judge Md Manjurul Hossain of Dhaka Special Judge Court-8 pronounced the judgment in

Tarique, Babar, others acquitted in Aug 21 grenade attack case 

The High Court (HC) today (December 1)  acquitted all the accused in the August 21 grenade attack cases including BNP acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman and former state minister Lutfozzaman Babar. The HC bench, led by Justice AKM Asaduzzaman and Justice Syed Enayetur Rahman,

Jubo League leader arrested in Bogura

Police in a drive arrested a district Jubo League leader from his residence at Belgium Math of Latifpur Colony in Bogura's Sadar upazila on Saturday (November 30) morning. SM Mainuddin, officer-in-charge (OC) of Bogura Sadar Police Station confirmed the matter to the media. 

Delaying elections for reforms is unreasonable

BNP standing committee member and former minister Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan criticized the interim government for failing to take decisive action against individuals accused of corrupting the election process under the previous administration.  He also said that removing such

Mirza Fakhrul leaves for London to meet Tarique Rahman

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir left Dhaka for London on Saturday morning for a 10-day visit. Accompanied by his wife, Rahat Ara Begum, he left Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight at 8:25 am. Fakhrul is

Tarique Rahman calls for national unity to rebuild Bangladesh

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman emphasized the importance of national unity to rebuild Bangladesh with the people, regardless of their political affiliations, and in spite of ongoing conspiracies and divisions. BNP leader made the remark during a virtual address ahead of the final

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,