Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has vowed to serve the people of the country rather than assuming a position of authority if his party is entrusted with the responsibility of leading the country in the future. "If given the responsibility to lead the country, we will not be the master
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BNP smells a blueprint to establish those who ‘sell independence’
- BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Saturday alleged that there is a blueprint to establish the forces of those who 'sell independence' and the anti-liberation elements everywhere. Speaking at a rally to raise mass awareness about dengue, he also said the interim government must act in a
AL protests arrest of Razzaq’s defence counsel on social media
Awami League on Friday condemned and protested the unlawful arrest of a senior lawyer who rendered legal service to former minister Dr Abdur Razzaq, describing him as a "victim of unlawful incarceration." In a message posted on social media platforms, the party said "Such arbitrary detention of a senior advocate for
BNP for bringing back Hasina to face trial
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Friday alleged that India is supporting crimes and pampering killers by providing refuge to Sheikh Hasina. "Our neighbouring country yesterday (Thursday) clearly said Sheikh Hasina is there. Their statement seems like they behaved like a Big Brother," he said. Talking to reporters at
Yunus to hold dialogue with political parties today
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus underwent a minor medical procedure at Dhaka's Combined Military Hospital on Thursday. He resumed his duties this morning, said the Chief Adviser's press wing. The Chief Adviser will meet leaders of several political parties tomorrow as part of the ongoing dialogue with them. Fifteen political parties, including
Warrant issued for arrest of Hasina, 45 others
Trial proceedings for the July-August genocide, which took place during the recent mass upsurge, have begun with issuing warrants for the arrest of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 45 others, including Awami Legaue general secretary Obaidul Quader, as part of these developments. Advocate Mohammad Tajul Islam, the chief prosecutor of
Body exhumed in Savar to verify Harris Chowdhury’s identity
A body believed to be that of BNP leader Harris Chowdhury was exhumed from a graveyard in Savar today to confirm its identity through a DNA test. The exhumation took place at the Jamiah Khatamunnabiyyin Madrasa graveyard in Birulia, under the supervision of Executive Magistrate SM Russell Islam Noor. The process was
Matiya Chowdhury passes away
Veteran politician and former minister Matia Chowdhury passed away at a hospital in the capital on Wednesday. She was 82. She breathed her last at Evercare Hospital this noon, said general manager of the hospital Arif Mahmud. Matia, also a presidium member of Awami League, served as a Deputy Leader of parliament and
BNP for action against irregularities in hiring police
BNP's Senior Joint Secretary Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Tuesday alleged that there were "serious irregularities" in the recruitment of 803 sub-inspectors (SIs) and 61 assistant superintendents of police (ASPs) during the Awami League regime. Speaking at a BNP's programme on dengue prevention in the city's Uttara area, he urged the interim
