BNP faces intense criticism on social media for attacking cops

A video clip of opposition supporters lobbing bricks at police and Awami League activists has been widely circulated from BNP's verified Facebook page in a brazen attempt to instigate nationwide violence to bring down Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government. "In face of retaliation from our leaders and activists, Awami League supporters

AL leader Sajeda Chowdhury passes away

Syeda Sajeda Chowdhury, presidium member of the Awami League and deputy leader of the House, passed away Sunday night. She was 87. Sajeda, Faridpur-2 MP, breathed her last at 11: 40pm at Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka, Prime Minister's special assistant and Awami League Office Secretary, Barrister Biplab Barua said. The

Quader asks what BNP gained from India while in power

Criticizing BNP for spreading propaganda about Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's recent visit to India, Awami League (AL) General Secretary asked the BNP leaders to check what Bangladesh achieved from India during their tenure. "BNP leaders should look at their own face in the mirror so that they could see what they

Repressive acts won’t help AL to retain power: BNP

Accusing the government of resorting to repressive acts to subdue opposition ahead of the next national election, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday warned that it will not help Awami League this time to cling to power. Speaking at a discussion meeting, he also questioned the justification of

BNP’s movement means creating anarchy: Quader

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader Thursday said the movement of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) means instigating terrorist acts and anarchy in the name of occupying the streets. “The traditional character of BNP is hindering the country’s democratic culture. Instead of staying beside the country’s people amid the global crisis,

Quader asks BNP to get ready for polls without any excuse

Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader Monday urged Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to get prepared for the upcoming general elections without making any excuse. He made this call while speaking at a press conference at his secretariat office this morning. Responding to a statement of BNP

BNP’s hands stained with blood: Quader

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader Saturday said there are still bloodstains on the hands of the leaders and workers of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). "I want to warn Mirza Fakhrul that there are huge bloodstains on your hands. (On the other hand), we did not kill any of you.

BNP resumed arson terrorism: Quader

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader Friday said Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has resumed its arson terrorism like the one it carried out in 2013-14. "We are concerned that they (BNP) want to repeat the arson attack, terrorism and bombing it carried out in 2013-14," he told reporters after addressing

Jubo Dal man remanded over killing AL leader

A Dhaka court today placed joint general secretary of Jatrabari thana Jubo Dal Mushfikur Rahman Fahim on a two-day remand in a case lodged over murder of local Awami League leader Abu Bakkar Siddique Habu. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Mamunur Rashid passed the order as police produced prime accused Fahim, 43, before

Khaleda being deprived of due treatment: Fakhrul

Accusing Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of making 'discourteous' remarks about ailing opposition leader Khaleda Zia, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said the government is depriving her of the treatment she deserves. "It's unfortunate for the nation that such an unelected illegal prime minister is there in the