Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged the country's journalists to expose the real face of the BNP before the international community as the opposition party's activists swooped on the media persons who were covering their October 28 rally. "You, journalists, should expose internationally the real character of those who attacked
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BNP takes path of terrorism in guise of systematic movement:Obaidul Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader Wednesday said BNP has taken the path of terrorism in guise of its so-called systematic movement. “Military dictator Ziaur Rahman formed BNP by destroying the ideals and democratic spirit of the great Liberation War,” he said in a
Don’t want to see untoward situation during voting: EC
Following a two-hour long inter-ministerial meeting between the Election Commission and the heads of all ministries, divisions, departments and the central bank, EC Secretary Md Jahangir informed all stakeholders to ensure no untoward incident happens during the election. "The EC's message is that they should fulfill their responsibilities in organising fair
Hasina, Modi jointly open Akhaura-Agartala cross-border rail link
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi Wednesday jointly inaugurated the 12.24 km Akhaura-Agartala cross-border rail link, hoping to foster possibilities in trade, business, tourism and people to people contact. The two leaders jointly opened the rail link unveiling the inaugural plaque by pressing button through video conferencing,
There is scope for unconditional dialogue: Kamal
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal Wednesday said the government believes in dialogue, but it will be unconditional and within the frame of the country's constitution. "We welcome unconditional dialogue. We didn't close the door. But discussion can be held only according to the constitution," he told journalists after a call on
Incidents of violence in Bangladesh taken very seriously: US
The United States has said it is "closely monitoring" the electoral environment in Bangladesh leading up to January's national election, and they take incidents of violence "very seriously". At a regular briefing at the US Department of State on Tuesday, Spokesperson Matthew Miller said they are engaging and will continue to
No big obstacles to holding nation polls: EC Secy
The current situation is conducive for announcing the schedule of the 12th national polls as there are no big obstacles to organizing the election, said Election Commission (EC) Secretary Jahangir Alam after a meeting with top law enforcement officials. "Intelligence reports and chiefs of law enforcement agencies in the meeting said
BNP takes path of conflict in name of movement:Obaidul Quader
28 Oct Rally: We will retaliate if attacked: Obaidul Quader
28 Oct Rally: BNP didn’t seek permission but notified police: Fakhrul
BNP has informed the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) about its 28 October rally scheduled to take place in Nayapaltan but didn't ask for any permission, the party's secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said Tuesday. "We didn't seek any permission for the rally in Nayapaltan on 28 October, the police has