Inu claims section 57 of ICT Act not contrary to HR, constitution

Amid concern and criticisms over section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act, Information Minister Hasanul
23 August 2015, 18:00 PM

Khaleda's request for case files rejected

The High Court yesterday rejected BNP chief Khaleda Zia's two petitions seeking the final report and relevant documents of the
23 August 2015, 18:00 PM

BNP claims implication of Tarique, Khaleda by Hasina is baseless

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's remark that Khaleda Zia and her son Tarique Rahman had roles in the August 21 grenade attack is
23 August 2015, 18:00 PM

AL, BCL men implicated

Twenty-two people, including 10 Awami League and Chhatra League men, have been sued for allegedly killing a Jubo League leader in Gazipur.
23 August 2015, 18:00 PM

BNP's Aman admitted to DMCH

Denied admission to Birdem Hospital where he had been referred to by BSMMU doctors, a sick BNP Joint Secretary General Amanullah Aman finally got the scope for treatment at DMCH last night.
23 August 2015, 18:00 PM

Another pro-AL man dies

Fighting for life for 10 days, another victim of the August 14 Badda shooting succumbed to his injuries at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) last night, bringing the final death toll to four.
23 August 2015, 18:00 PM

Rizvi bailed in all cases but can't walk out of jail

The High Court yesterday granted ad-interim bail to BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed for six months in two separate arson cases.
23 August 2015, 18:00 PM

British minister Desmond Swayne visits Dhaka

UK Minister of State for International Development Desmond Swayne arrives in Dhaka on a three-day visit to reaffirm the UK’s commitment to supporting Bangladesh’s development.
23 August 2015, 04:17 AM

BNP's rejoinder and our reply

The BNP sent a rejoinder to our report published on August 14 under the headline, “Fatal deaf ear".
22 August 2015, 18:00 PM

Taposh fumes at Rab

Awami League lawmaker Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh, also nephew of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, once again hit out at the Rab yesterday for the recent killings of ruling party leaders and activists in "so-called gunfights".
22 August 2015, 18:00 PM

Road given to AL men

In a bizarre move, Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) leased out a public road near Baldha Garden to Awami League men, who then set up a kitchen market there.
22 August 2015, 18:00 PM

AL activists block highway protesting stabbing death of JL leader

Ruling party activists and locals blocked the Dhaka-Tangail highway with the body of a former Jubo League leader around noon yesterday
22 August 2015, 18:00 PM

Awami Olama League president was target for murder

Five persons had attacked the president of a faction of Awami Olama League at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque's south gate on Friday
22 August 2015, 18:00 PM

BNP chief Khaleda, her son Tarique were involved

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said there is no doubt about the involvement of Khaleda Zia and her son in the August 21 grenade attack.
21 August 2015, 18:00 PM

AL man, officials sued for misappropriating project fund

The Anti-Corruption Commission on Wednesday lodged three cases against four people including an Awami League leader for allegedly
20 August 2015, 18:00 PM

BNP leader sent to jail in Rangpur

A Rangpur court yesterday sent a local BNP leader to jail rejecting his bail petitions in three cases filed under the explosives act.
20 August 2015, 18:00 PM

3 pro-AL councillors of CCC elected panel mayors

Three pro-Awami League (AL) councillors of Chittagong City Corporation (CCC) have been elected the panel mayors yesterday.
20 August 2015, 18:00 PM

HC fixes August 23 for order on Khaleda's plea for records

The High Court yesterday fixed August 23 for passing order on two petitions filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia praying to it to call for
19 August 2015, 18:00 PM

HC directs jail authorities to admit Rizvi to BSMMU

The High Court yesterday directed the prison authorities to admit BNP Joint Secretary General Rizvi Ahmed to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib
19 August 2015, 18:00 PM

Gazipur City Mayor Mannan suspended

Gazipur City Corporation Mayor MA Mannan has been suspended for being charged with criminal offences.
19 August 2015, 18:00 PM