The High Court has scrapped four extortion cases filed against BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman in 2007. The HC bench of Justice AKM Asaduzzaman and Justice Syed Enayet Hossain passed the order after hearing a rule. Barrister Mahbub Uddin Khokon, Barrister Kaiser Kamal and Barrister Sanjid Siddique stood for Tarique. Barrister Mahbub Uddin
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Jubo League leader held for attacking on student protest
Members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested a Jubo League leader from Gorakanda area under the Sadar upazila Monday night on charge of attacking on anti-discrimination student movement. The arrestee was identified as M Kauser Mia, 50, son of late Abdur Rahman hailed from Gorakanda of Sadar Upazila of
BNP plans major organisational overhaul
After gaining confidence from the fall of its main rival Awami League, the BNP is planning a major reorganisation over the next two months to get ready for the upcoming elections. Party senior leaders said the restructuring of committees at various levels will start in November and is expected to continue
BNP warns of conspiracies, urges vigilance
Stating that deliberate efforts are underway to create chaos on various fronts, BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Kahn on Tuesday urged the political parties and people from all walks of life to cooperate with the interim government in addressing all plots and challenges. Speaking at a discussion meeting in the capital
AL plotting to regain political power: Hasnat
Hasnat Abdullah, coordinator of the Anti-discrimination Student movement, has said that Awami League is secretly plotting rehabilitation to regain political power, following recent events and statements. In a video message posted on his verified Facebook page on Monday afternoon, Hasnat alleged that the AL was maneuvering to restore its hold on
BNP for creating quick election environment
BNP Standing Committee member Dr AZM Zahid Hossain on Monday called upon the interim government to swiftly create a favourable environment for the upcoming elections to facilitate the transfer of power to elected representatives. "In our 31-point proposal, we have detailed the reforms we seek. To implement these reforms, we urge
Complete reforms to hold poll within a timeframe: BNP
BNP Vice Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu on Sunday urged the interim government to promptly complete necessary state reforms to make sure that the next national election is held within a designated timeframe. "We have supported this government for doing good work. Reforms must be undertaken where necessary to ensure a fair election,
BNP calls for relief support for flood-hit farmers in North, Mymensingh
Stating that farmers in the country's northern and Mymensingh regions have been severely affected by the recent floods, BNP on Sunday demanded the government to provide comprehensive support to these farmers, including relief assistance, incentives and interest-free loans. Speaking at a press conference at the BNP's Nayapaltan central office, party senior
BNP calls for unity against revival of Awami fascism
BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Saturday urged democratic political parties to maintain their unity, rising above narrow political interests, to resist the revival of Awami fascism. Speaking at a memorial discussion meeting in the capital, he also called upon the government to fulfill its duty of restoring democracy through
AL should be banned: Oli Ahmad
Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Dr Col (retd) Oli Ahmad on Saturday said Bangladesh Awami should be banned, insisting that they have no right to do politics after its role against 18 crore people of the country in July-August protests. "Why Awami League should not be banned! We said today again,