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US intel chiefs at odds with Trump claims on N Korea, IS and Iran

US intelligence chiefs contradict some of President Donald Trump's most fundamental foreign policy claims, underscoring a persistent division in his view of the world and theirs.
30 January 2019, 04:47 AM

Partners in polls now in opposition

The Awami League and its Grand Alliance partners contested the December 30 election together, but the allies of the ruling party would sit on the opposition bench in the 11th parliament which begins its journey today.
29 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Atiqul submits nomination form

Awami League candidate for Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) mayoral by-polls Atiqul Islam submitted his nomination form to the returning office yesterday.
29 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Dr Kamal back from Singapore

Jatiya Oikyafront Convener and Gonoforum President Dr Kamal Hossain returned home from Thailand yesterday.
29 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Ctg BNP president walks out of jail

Chattogram City unit BNP President Dr Shahadat Hossain is released from the central jail of the port city two and half months after he was sent to the jail in 12 cases.
29 January 2019, 15:38 PM

Greetings over tea: PM invites Jukta Front Feb 2

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina invites Jukta Front at her official residence Gono Bhaban to exchange greetings over tea on February 2.
29 January 2019, 13:20 PM

Confusion over Gonoforum's joining JS

Though two lawmakers-elect of the Gonoforum have expressed willingness to join parliament, the party still sticks to its decision of not joining.
28 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Zia Orphanage Trust Case: Graft danger to good governance

Corruption threatens the foundation of democracy, social justice and rule of law, High Court has observed in its full verdict in Zia Orphanage Trust graft case.
28 January 2019, 18:00 PM

First session of 11th parliament Wednesday

The first session of the 11th Jatiya Sangsad is scheduled to begin at 3:00pm on Wednesday, January 30.
28 January 2019, 12:36 PM

Quader calls upon BNP to reconsider its decision on UZ polls

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader calls upon BNP to reconsider their decision against participating in the upcoming Upazila Parishad elections.
28 January 2019, 09:52 AM

August 21 attack: 2 sent to jail on surrender

A Dhaka court sends two convicts to jail after they surrendered before it in connection with a case filed over grenade attack on an Awami League rally 15 years ago.
28 January 2019, 09:24 AM

'Defaming' Journo: Mainul released on bail

Former caretaker government adviser barrister Mainul Hosein was released on bail last night, over three months after he was sent to jail on charges of “defaming” a female journalist during a television talk show.
27 January 2019, 18:00 PM

DNCC Mayoral By-Polls: Atiqul collectes nomination form

Atiqul Islam, the Awami League aspirant for Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) mayoral by-polls, collected nomination form for the election through his representative yesterday.
27 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Dr Kamal returns home at midnight

Jatiya Oikyafront Convener Dr Kamal Hossain is scheduled to return home from Thailand at midnight.
27 January 2019, 15:49 PM

Slovak PM Pellegrini congratulates Hasina

Prime Minister of Slovak Republic Peter Pellegrini congratulates Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina on her re-appointment as the prime minister of the country following her party’s landslide victory in the 11th parliamentary election.
27 January 2019, 13:49 PM

JP distributes nominations for DNCC mayoral polls

Jatiya Party starts distribution of nomination forms to its aspirants for the mayor and councillor posts for contesting the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) elections.
27 January 2019, 11:16 AM

HC extends Khaleda Zia's bail in Cumilla arson case

The High Court extends its earlier order that granted bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in a case filed for torching a covered van in Cumilla's Chauddagram upazila in February, 2015.
27 January 2019, 10:08 AM

In S'pore, Ershad recovering slowly

Leader of the Opposition and Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad is slowly recovering at a hospital in Singapore.
26 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Greetings Over Tea: PM invites, Oikyafront declines

The Jatiya Oikyafront declined Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's February 2 invitation to exchange greetings over tea.
26 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Atiqul AL's mayor candidate for DNCC

Atiqul Islam, former president of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association, has got the ruling Awami League's ticket to contest the mayoral race in Dhaka North City Corporation.
26 January 2019, 18:00 PM