Hasina, 8 journos sued over attack on protesters during July Uprising

A case has been filed against 165 individuals, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and eight journalists, in connection with their alleged involvement in the mass killingof protesters during the JulyUprising. Md. RafiqulIslam Bepari filed the case in the capital's Paltan Police Station on March 16, said Nasirul Amin, officer-in-charge (OC)

Govt creating confusion over national election: Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Friday accused the interim government of creating confusion about the national election by making contradictory statements, similar to those of the ousted autocratic ruler Sheikh Hasina. "We see attempts to create confusion about the election. December, June or March - they are

Nation got ‘mantra’ from Zia’s declaration to jump into war: Tarique

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman Tuesday said Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman declared the independence of Bangladesh and his historic declaration provided a directionless nation with the courage to jump into the Liberation War. In a message on the eve of the Independence Day, he extended his heartfelt greetings and congratulations to

1971 collaborators speaking out loudly: Fakhrul

File photo of BNP Secretary Genneral Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir

BNP Secretary General MirzaFakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said the collaborators of Pakistani occupation forces, who aided in the massacre during 1971, are now speaking out loudly. “Those who had carried out the massacre at that time (during the 1971 Liberation War) are now speaking loudly. I don't want to name

Tarique warns of conspiracy to pit army against people

BNP Acting Chairman TariqueRahman on Monday voiced grave concerns over the unfolding political situation in the country, alleging that a conspiracy is afoot to tarnish the army’s image and turn it against people. “Someone somewhere may be trying to instigate something. We are witnessing attempts to make the army controversial and

AL must be tried collectively for mass killings: Saki

Ganosamhati Andolon Chief Coordinator Junaid Saki on Monday demanded that Awami League be tried as a party even if it requires enacting new laws, alongside prosecuting genocidal fascists and their accomplices. Speaking at an Iftar event organised by the party in Mymensingh, Saki said, "There is a tug-of-war over credit for

Tarique urges political parties to prioritise public issues

Stating that people are the real capital of politicians, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday urged political parties to focus on public issues and demands alongside state reforms. "The people of Bangladesh have many expectations from political parties and politicians. We are discussing various issues of reform, including who should

Sarjis downplays ‘Refined AL’ controversy after Hasnat’s post

Two days after NCP's chief organiser (South) Hasnat Abdullah made a bombshell Facebook post about a meeting at the Cantonment, its chief organiser (North) Sarjis Alam downplayed the issue, saying he felt no pressure regarding the 'Refined Awami League'. "Although the Army chief's language was more straightforward compared to previous occasions,