Khaleda Zia shifted to CCU with breathing problems

Former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, admitted to Evercare Hospital last week with Covid infection, was shifted to the coronary care unit (CCU) of the hospital on Monday with breathing issues. "She was having shortness of breath in the morning. Later she was taken to the CCU around 4

Govt turned Bangladesh into hell: Fakhrul

File photo of BNP Secretary Genneral Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday alleged that the ruling government has turned the country into a ‘hell’ by arresting and repressing opposition leaders and activists amid this pandemic. Fakhrul, In a statement, alleged that police are not only arresting BNP leaders and activists in different parts of

Govt enforcing lockdown without any roadmap: BNP

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir alleged that the government is enforcing a complete lockdown in the country to contain Covid transmission without any roadmap and proper plans. "The government has no coordination, plan, or road map. What will happen after the fresh 7-day lockdown? What arrangements have they made

Khaleda Zia tests Covid-19 positive

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has been diagnosed with covid-19 on Sunday, says the Ministry of Health. Public Relations Officer of the ministry, Maidul Islam Maidul Islam Prodhan said the BNP chief underwent the Covid-19 test on Saturday evening and the results came out to be positive. Her samples were collected for the

Arrest warrant issued against BNP leaders Minu, 3 others

A Rajshahi court on Wednesday issued warrants for the arrest of four BNP leaders including BNP chairperson’s adviser and former city mayor Mizanur Rahman Minu in a sedition case. Rajshahi Metropolitan Magistrate Court Judge Saiful Islam issued the warrants in the afternoon. The other accused in the case are BNP organising secretary Ruhul

BNP brings changes to Independence Day programs

BNP on Thursday brought changes to its programs to celebrate the 50th Independence Day on Friday due to worsening Covid situation and different restrictions imposed by the government. As part of the changed programs, the party will hoist national and party flags atop its all offices, including the central one in

BNP Postpones All Programs till March 30

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has postponed all programs, including the March 30 public rally that was scheduled to be held marking the golden jubilee of independence of Bangladesh, due to coronavirus or Covid-19 situation of the country. Addressing a press conference at the BNP chairperson's Gulshan office in the capital, BNP

BNP blames govt for virus surge

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday alleged that the coronavirus transmission rate is increasing alarmingly in Bangladesh due to the government’s “failure” to take necessary measures to tackle it. “Coronavirus has now been spreading fast, though the Prime Minister was awarded for containing it. The virus cases are

BNP for emergency steps to control corona transmission

Voicing deep concerns over the fresh upsurge in coronavirus transmission, BNP on Tuesday urged the government to take effective steps immediately to contain the pandemic. “Covid cases are increasing alarmingly. The situation has turned so critical that many of our leaders have died of corona and many others are now receiving

Govt celebrating Golden Jubilee without people: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday alleged that the government is celebrating the Golden Jubilee of Independence keeping people and freedom fighters “away”. “The government is celebrating the Golden Jubilee without people as it’s become isolated from them. The freedom fighters have no place in the government's Golden