BNP stages anti-govt rallies in cities amid AL’s counter programmes

As part of the ongoing simultaneous movement, BNP, its associate bodies and like-minded parties are holding rallies in cities across all divisions to press home their 10-point demand, including holding the next general election under a non-party caretaker government. The programmes are also meant for registering the opposition parties' protest against

Govt orchestrated political mileage from Ahmadiyya attack: BNP

Describing the communal attacks on Ahmadiyya community in Panchagarh as a premeditated one, BNP on Sunday alleged that the government orchestrated it to make a political gain by putting the blame on its political opponents. Speaking at a press conference, party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said the government mainly

Khaleda’s politics depends on court’s decision: Quader

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader Friday said whether BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia would be able to do politics and join polls depends on the court's decision. "Khaleda Zia is now out of jail on humanitarian ground. Her conviction was not withdrawn. Her jail sentence has been postponed on

Step up vigilance against militancy: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Saturday asked the people to remain vigilant against militancy, terrorism, drugs and corruption, asserting that her government will continue its drive against the evils. “Our drive against militancy, terrorism, drugs and corruption will be continued. All of you must remain cautious regarding this matter,” she said. The prime

Khaleda has no chance to do politics as convict: Quader

 Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said on Thursday that BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has no chance to take part in political activities as she is a convict.  He made this comment in response to questions from journalists at a joint meeting at the Awami League's central office on Bangabandhu Avenue

BNP stage marches in Motijheel, Uttara

 The leaders and activists of BNP's Dhaka south and north city units on Friday brought out separate silent processions in the capital to press home the party's 20-point demand, including holding the next polls under a non-party caretaker government. The organisers said the march programme is also meant for registering the

Court will take steps if Khaleda joins BNP rally: Minister

If BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia attends the party's December 10 rally in Dhaka, court will take necessary steps, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said on Wednesday. "Khaleda Zia is out of jail on condition, and if she joins the public rally, the court will take steps," the minister said while speaking

HC extends Khaleda’s bail in two defamation cases

The High Court on Monday extended BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's bail in two defamation cases filed in Dhaka and Narail districts.The HC bench of Justice Mustafa Zaman Islam and Justice Md Aminul Islam passed the order after hearing a petition. The bail was extended until the disposition of the two

Mass movement can’t be halted by threats: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday warned that the ongoing movement cannot be suppressed by threatening to send the party's chairperson Khaleda Zia back in jail.He made this remark at the chairperson's office in Gulshan in a response to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's statement that Khaleda Zia