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Putin says Skripal poisoning suspects are 'civilians'

Russia's Vladimir Putin says that two men Britain suspects of poisoning former spy Sergei Skripal with military-grade nerve agent had been identified as "civilians" and were not criminals.
12 September 2018, 11:16 AM

Quota activists plan to be on streets again

Quota reformists would launch fresh agitation since the government issued circular for 40th BCS and had not published the gazette on reforms to civil service recruitments as per their demand.
11 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Polls-time govt in mid-October

An election-time government is likely to be formed in mid-October to oversee the eleventh parliamentary polls due in late December.
11 September 2018, 18:00 PM

No alliance with BNP if Jamaat's there

There will be no political alliance with the BNP if the party keeps Jamaat-e-Islami in the combine, said Gonoforum President Dr Kamal Hossain yesterday.
11 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Hearing on petition deferred again

The hearing of a writ petition, filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia with the High Court seeking its directive on the government to send
11 September 2018, 18:00 PM

BNP’s token hunger strike tomorrow for Khaleda’s release

BNP will observe token hunger strike across the country tomorrow demanding immediate unconditional release of party’s imprisoned Chairperson Khaleda Zia.
11 September 2018, 13:05 PM

BNP demands Khaleda's release

The government must release BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail to show its intent on holding a fair and acceptable national election, the BNP said yesterday.
10 September 2018, 18:00 PM

HC may hear Khaleda's writ petition today

The High Court (HC) may hear today a writ petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia seeking its directive on the government to send her to United Hospital in Dhaka for treatment.
10 September 2018, 18:00 PM

JS body recommends extending age limit to 35yrs

A parliamentary body yesterday again recommended that the government raise the age limit for entering civil service to 35 years, a longstanding demand of students.
10 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Minister to visit Malaysia to end Bangladeshi workers’ harassment

Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Nurul Islam BSc tells the parliament that he would visit Malaysia soon to put an end to the harassment of Bangladeshi workers there.
10 September 2018, 14:55 PM

Polls schedule to be announced any day after Oct 30

The schedule for the next parliamentary polls will be announced any date after October 30, says Election Commission Secretary Helaluddin Ahmed.
10 September 2018, 08:36 AM

No passenger suffered during AL's electioneering tour: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday claimed that no passenger suffered during the party delegation's electioneering tour to the northern districts by train on Friday.
9 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Medical board to be formed for Khaleda

A medical board will be formed for checking up on BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's health, said Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan yesterday.
9 September 2018, 18:00 PM

It's 'misuse' of judicial powers

Pro-BNP lawyers yesterday said shifting Khaleda's trial to jail was “misuse of judicial powers” by the law ministry and they sought the chief justice's intervention into the matter.
9 September 2018, 18:00 PM

BNP to hold human chain in Dhaka tomorrow

BNP will hold a human chain programme in Dhaka tomorrow demanding release of the party Chairperson Khaleda Zia.
9 September 2018, 12:26 PM

Khaleda files writ on taking treatment at specialised hospital

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia files a writ petition with the High Court seeking its directive on the government to send her to a specialised United Hospital in Dhaka for treatment.
9 September 2018, 09:20 AM

22nd session of JS to continue till Sep 20

The 22nd session of the Jatiya Sangsad will continue till September 20 as it resumed this afternoon after a 58-day recess.
9 September 2018, 08:51 AM

BNP ready to make sacrifices for nat'l unity

The BNP is ready to go to any lengths to forge a greater national unity against the ruling Awami League-led 14-party alliance ahead of the December election.
8 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Won't be in power if voters don't want us

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said people were now getting the benefits of her government's development programmes as it was able to lower the inflation rate and maintain a sustainable GDP growth.
8 September 2018, 18:00 PM

AL on campaign trail in North

Hundreds of people suffered and rail timetable fell into disarray yesterday as an Awami League team led by Obaidul Quader took a passenger train to the North to launch its campaign for the national polls.
8 September 2018, 18:00 PM