Wednesday, 22 Jan, 2025

Politics

Crimes against humanity charges filed against Hasina, 15 others

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) today received allegation of crimes against humanity against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 15 others. "The then government in 2021 fired indiscriminately at the people who were demonstrating against Indian Prime Minister Narendra

Tight security at Dhaka airport for Khaleda Zia's London trip

BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia is slated to depart for London at 10 pm tonight (Jan 7) aboard a special air ambulance provided by Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The aircraft, equipped with advanced medical facilities, landed at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal

Court freezes bank accounts of ex-state minister Sharif, another

A Dhaka court today (Jan 7) ordered the freezing of three bank accounts belonging to Awami League leader and former state minister Sharif Ahmed, following a plea by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).  The ACC is investigating allegations of illegal wealth accumulation by

Zia Orphanage trust case: SC begins hearing on Khaleda Zia's appeal 

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) today commenced hearings on an appeal filed by BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, challenging the High Court's decision to extend her five-year jail term to 10 years in the Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case. A full bench of the SC,

Khaleda Zia to leave for London tonight

BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia is slated to depart for London at 10 pm tonight (Jan 7) aboard a special air ambulance provided by Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The aircraft, equipped with advanced medical facilities, landed at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal

Islami Chhatra Shibir forms new committees in Ctg

Islami Chhatra Shibir's Chattogram North and South units have formed new committees.  The South unit held its conference on Sunday (January 5) at a community center in the city, where members elected Ibrahim Hossain Roni as president and Maimunul Islam Mamun as secretary.

Tarique Rahman calls Standing Committee meeting

BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman has called a party’s Standing Committee meeting, on Monday (January 6) at the party chairperson's office in Gulshan.  The meeting scheduled to be held at 8:30 pm. Shairul Kabir Khan, a member of the BNP Media Cell, confirmed

Khaleda Zia to visit USA if recommended by London doctors: Dr. Zahid

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is set to travel to London on Tuesday night (Jan 7) for advanced medical treatment in an air ambulance provided by the Emir of Qatar, according to Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain, a member of the party's standing committee. He also said: "Khaleda Zia's

BNP leaders meet Khaleda Zia at Gulshan residence

Senior leaders of the BNP Standing Committee visited the Gulshan residence of party Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Sunday night (January 5) at 8 PM. The delegation included Dr. Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain, Barrister Jamir Uddin Sircar, Mirza Abbas, Gayeshwar Chandra Roy, Dr. Abdul Moyeen

ACC files corruption cases against ex-mayor Taposh, wife

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed two cases against former Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh and his wife for alleged misuse of power, corruption, and wealth beyond known sources of income. The cases were lodged on Sunday (January 5), by

Tarique Rahman will definitely return home, says Salahuddin

BNP standing committee member Salahuddin Ahmed said the party has not yet created the right conditions for the return of its acting chairman Tarique Rahman, but it will happen in due time. Speaking to reporters at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport after his return from London on

Ex-minister Abdul Latif Biswas detained in Sirajganj

Former minister and ex-president of Sirajganj Awami League Abdul Latif Biswas was detained by a joint force during a raid at his residence in the Kamarpur area of Belkuchi municipality on Sunday afternoon (Jan 5). Belkuchi Police Station's Inspector (Investigation) Abdul Barek

BNP standing committee members to meet Khaleda Zia today

Members of the BNP National Standing Committee will meet with party Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia tonight at 8pm at her Gulshan residence, 'Firoza'.  BNP Media Cell member Shairul Kabir Khan confirmed the meeting. The Standing Committee members will discuss her

Mirza Fakhrul urges students to stay united

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir urged people, especially students, to remain united and focus on their studies in light of the current political situation.  Speaking virtually at a Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal rally in Thakurgaon, Fakhrul emphasized the need for

Banned BCL leader Sajib arrested in Hazaribagh

The Detective Branch (DB) of police arrested Sajibur Rahman Sajib, president of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) Bijoy Ekattor Hall unit, on Friday night in connection with the attack on the anti-discrimination student movement at Dhaka University (DU). Sajib was apprehended

Tulip given London flat for free by AL-linked businessman: FT report

Tulip Siddiq, Sheikh Hasina's niece and the UK's City Minister and Economic Secretary to the Treasury, received a two-bedroom apartment in central London as a gift from an individual linked to the recently ousted Bangladeshi government, reports the Financial Times. According to

Jamaat Ameer calls for unity, sovereignty, equal partnerships

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said that national unity, dignity, and maintaining equal relationships on the international stage are essential.  He made the remark during a workers' rally at the NS Government College grounds in Natore on Friday (Jan 3). "We

$280bn laundered from Bangladesh in 15 years: Mirza Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has claimed that $280 billion was siphoned off from Bangladesh over the last 15 years. He made the remark on Friday (Jan 3) while speaking as the chief guest at the golden jubilee and achievers' recognition program of the Economics

Ex-minister Qamrul Islam on 4-day remand in extortion cases

A Dhaka court today (Jan 1) placed former Food Minister Advocate Qamrul Islam on a total of four days of remand in connection with two extortion cases filed with the Kamrangirchar Police Station. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Belal Hossain issued the remand order after police produced

No election before Awami League faces trial: Umama Fatema

Umama Fatema, the spokesperson for the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, has warned that no election will take place before trial of the Awami League. She made the remark on Tuesday (Dec 31) during the "March for Unity" rally organized by the movement at the Central