Give pointers on polls-time govt

Transparency International Bangladesh yesterday said the Election Commission can give suggestions to the government or the authorities concerned on how the polls-time government should conduct itself.
13 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Khaleda under close observation in hospital

The medical board at Evercare Hospital yesterday decided to keep BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia under close observation for a few more days.
13 June 2022, 18:00 PM

4th Covid-19 vaccine dose free for opposition MPs: Health Minister

Health Minister Zahid Maleque today said the opposition lawmakers will be provided with fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine for free.
13 June 2022, 17:25 PM

EC’s helplessness on AL MP’s matter proves fair election not possible: BNP MP Harun

BNP MP Harunur Rashid today in parliament came down heavily on the Election Commission over its helplessness as the ruling party MP from Comilla-6 AKM Bahauddin Bahar did not leave his constituency despite instructions of the commission.
13 June 2022, 14:45 PM

Ensure inclusive national election

If the next general election is not joined by all political parties, it would not be accepted nationally and internationally, a number of former chief election commissioners, election commissioners and election officials said yesterday.
12 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Khaleda now stable

The physical condition of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is stable after doctors placed a stent inside her heart, said Shairul Kabir Khan, member of her media wing, yesterday.
12 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Mp flouting polls code: EC’s hands are tied

The Election Commission cannot do anything against a lawmaker if he “dishonours” the commission’s directives, said Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal.
12 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Summon Indian High Commissioner over Prophet remarks: BNP MP Harun to govt

BNP MP Harunur Rashid, in the parliament today, demanded that the government summon Indian High Commissioner and a condemnation motion be passed in the House for derogatory remarks by now suspended BJP leaders about Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
12 June 2022, 16:56 PM

BNP holding rally demanding Khaleda’s treatment abroad

BNP is holding a rally in front of Jatiya Press Club, demanding immediately allowing her to go abroad for better treatment.
12 June 2022, 07:07 AM

Khaleda Zia suffers mild heart attack

Doctors placed a stent inside BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s main artery after she suffered a mild heart attack yesterday.
11 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Khaleda’s life at risk if not sent abroad for urgent medical treatment: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has temporarily recovered from heart problems after stenting.
11 June 2022, 12:31 PM

Was arrested after returning in 1983, never bowed nor begged: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said she never bowed down or begged anyone.
11 June 2022, 11:44 AM

Khaleda's treatment abroad depends on court: Home Minister

If Khaleda Zia wants to go abroad for treatment, it will have to be according to the law, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said today (June 11, 2022).
11 June 2022, 09:02 AM

Stenting done on Khaleda's artery with 95% blockage: doctor

BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia's angiogram has been completed at the Evercare Hospital and stenting was done on an artery with 95 percent blockage, said her personal physician Dr Zahid Hossain today (June 11, 2022).
11 June 2022, 02:38 AM

Quader lauds budget as “pro-people, business friendly”

Ruling Awami League today lauded the proposed budget for FY 2022-23, terming it “pro-people and business friendly”.
9 June 2022, 16:21 PM

Justice eludes victim of Chhatra Dal violence on Buet campus

The former and current students of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) yesterday (June 8, 2022) observed the 20th death anniversary of Sabequn Nahar Sony.
8 June 2022, 18:37 PM

Six-point demand sowed the seed of ultimate freedom in 1966: Joy

Prime Minister’s ICT affairs adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy has said the seed of the ultimate freedom of Bengalis was sown through the six-point demand in 1966, a milestone in the nation's long struggle towards liberation.
7 June 2022, 15:33 PM

Cancel decision to hike gas price: BNP to govt

BNP has demanded that the government cancel its recent decision to hike price of gas by 22.78 percent.
7 June 2022, 08:16 AM

Padma bridge opening: No legal bar to inviting Khaleda

There is no legal bar to inviting BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to Padma Bridge’s inaugural ceremony, Law Minister Anisul Huq said yesterday.
5 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Khaleda first laid Padma Bridge foundation stone

The Padma Bridge is not someone’s ancestral property. It has been built with the state’s initiative, and Khaleda Zia laid its first foundation stone, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said yesterday.
5 June 2022, 18:00 PM