BNP’s mayoral candidate files case over ‘result manipulation’ in CCC polls

Dr Shahadat Hossain, BNP-nominated mayoral candidate in the recent Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) polls, has filed a case with the Election Tribunal in Chattogram alleging that the result of the election held on January 27 was "manipulated" by the officials of the EC.
24 February 2021, 08:43 AM

Govt making list of ‘fake’ freedom fighters: BNP

BNP today alleged that the government is making a list of “fake” freedom fighters, comprising of Awami League supporters and their relatives who did not take part in the Liberation War in 1971.
23 February 2021, 11:11 AM

Quader Mirza announces press briefing ignoring Section 144

Abdul Quader Mirza, younger brother of AL general secretary Obaidul Quader and elected mayor of Basurhat municipality under Companiganj upazila of Noakhali, has announced to hold a press briefing, despite Section 144 being imposed in the municipality area.
22 February 2021, 06:29 AM

10 injured as two AL factions clash in Patuakhali

At least 10 people were injured in a clash between two factions of Awami League in Baufal upazila town of Patuakhali last evening.
22 February 2021, 05:50 AM

Recommendation to suspend Quader Mirza withdrawn hours after being issued

Noakhali district unit of Awami League withdrew a letter recommending withdrawal and suspension of Basurhat Municipality Mayor Abdul Quader Mirza from all activities of the party two hours after issuing it.
20 February 2021, 16:33 PM

Hartal in Companiganj: police charge baton on Quader Mirza’s supporters, 15 hurt

At least 15 people were injured when police charged baton on the supporters of Abdul Quader Mirza, mayor of Basurhat municipality, as they are observing a dawn-to-dusk hartal in Companiganj upazila of Noakhali today.
20 February 2021, 05:44 AM

50 hurt in AL factional clash in Companiganj

At least 50 people were injured in a clash between two rival factions of ruling Awami League in Noakhali’s Companiganj upazila.
19 February 2021, 16:50 PM

BNP’s motorcade to Barishal: Ferry services on Shimulia-Kathalbari route halted for 2 hours

Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) suspended ferry services on Shimulia-Kathalbari route for two hours this morning. At that time, BNP leaders were scheduled to cross the river to attend a rally in Barishal city, they alleged.
18 February 2021, 11:27 AM

Ready to resign if it benefits the country: EC Mahbub Talukdar

Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar has said that he is ready to resign from his position if it benefits the country.
15 February 2021, 11:03 AM

Man killed in clash during Patiya municipality election in Ctg

A man was killed in a clash at a polling centre during Patiya municipality election in Chattogram.
14 February 2021, 10:03 AM

Municipality election: 5 hurt as AL, BNP men clash in Rajshahi’s Charghat

At least five people were injured as supporters of Awami League and BNP mayoral candidates clashed and exploded crude bombs in Rajshahi’s Charghat today, a day before the municipality goes into election.
13 February 2021, 10:01 AM

BNP activists clash with police near Jatiya Press Club, several injured

A clash occurred between BNP activists and police in front of Jatiya Press Club in Dhaka during BNP’s protest against the decision to revoke the gallantry award given to late president Ziaur Rahman.
13 February 2021, 08:05 AM

Municipality polls: Jubo League leader sentenced by mobile court in Chuadanga

A mobile court has sentenced a Jubo League leader and two of his associates to different terms in jail for their alleged involvement in threatening mayoral candidates in Jibannagar upazila of Chuadanga last night.
12 February 2021, 12:18 PM

Quader Mirza claims motorcade attacked in Feni; blames Noakhali MP Ekramul Karim, 2 others

The motorcade of Abdul Quader Mirza, the newly elected mayor of Noakhali's Basurhat municipality, allegedly came under attack in Daganbhuiyan upazila of Feni this morning.
11 February 2021, 07:17 AM

'Lesson in winning election': Chuadanga AL mayor candidate show-caused

A show-cause notice has been issued against Awami League mayor candidate Hasan Qadir as a party leader, in his presence, taught fellow party leaders and activists "a trick" to win the Alamdanga municipality mayoral polls.
11 February 2021, 06:20 AM

No legal complexity if Zia’s gallantry award canceled, says Law minister

There will be no legal complexity if the gallantry award of Late President Ziaur Rahman is cancelled, Law Minister Anisul Huq said today.
10 February 2021, 12:18 PM

BNP-backed, independent mayor candidates allege AL candidate’s men vandalised their election camps in Narsingdi

Seven election camps were vandalised in Narsingdi municipality, allegedly by supporters of the ruling party candidate.
10 February 2021, 06:57 AM

Clashes centring municipality polls: 2 cases filed, 8 arrested in Tangail’s Gopalpur

Two cases have been filed over yesterday’s clashes between supporters of two mayoral candidates of Tangail's Gopalpur municipality elections that left one person dead and several others injured.
9 February 2021, 06:20 AM

Reza Kibria leaves Gono Forum

Reza Kibria, general secretary of Gono Forum, has resigned from the party post and its membership citing personal reasons.
7 February 2021, 11:51 AM

Conspiracy rooted in Bangladesh: planning minister on Al Jazeera report

The Al Jazeera report is “part of a conspiracy” and unfortunately, the root of it is within the country, said Planning Minister MA Mannan today.
6 February 2021, 12:44 PM