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Graft allegations against Tulip make headlines in UK

The ACC accused her and family members of embezzling billions as part of a deal for a nuclear power plant in Bangladesh -- Rooppur Power Plant Project

5h ago

Polls participation: ‘No barriers for those compliant with the law’

Badiul Alam Majumdar, chief of the Election System Reform Commission, yesterday said he sees no obstacles for those who comply with the law and prepare accordingly to participate in future elections.

7h ago

CA’s speech: No mention of election date frustrates BNP

The BNP expressed its disappointment yesterday over the absence of a specific date for the next parliamentary polls in the chief adviser’s recent address to the nation.

7h ago

Continue struggle to safeguard independence

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has urged party activists to continue their struggle to safeguard the country’s independence and sovereignty.

7h ago

Conspirators eyeing country’s resources like vultures: Tarique

Tarique said the conspiracy by mischievous elements, both within the country and abroad, against the BNP, its leaders, and the nation, does not stop

10h ago

August 21 grenade attack case / Fresh probe by home ministry needed: HC

The August 21, 2004 grenade attack case should be referred to the home ministry for a fresh probe by a proper and expert investigation agency to ensure justice, observed the High Court in its full verdict

10h ago

Khaleda to skip Dec 21 rally due to illness

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will not attend the rally of Jatiyatabadi Muktijoddha Dal scheduled for Saturday (December 21) due to illness

18h ago

Focus on reforms, not revenge

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday urged his party leaders and activists to respond to their oppressors by making the party’s 31-point proposal a success, rather than resorting to reprisal and revenge.

1d ago

BNP delegation, led by Fakhrul, in meeting with Yunus

The BNP team arrived at Jamuna around 5:45pm, and the discussions began shortly after 6:00pm

3w ago

Khaleda Zia visits US embassy to apply for visa

Party insiders said that all necessary arrangements have been made to send the 79-year-old former prime minister abroad for specialised treatment.

3w ago

Nagorik committee: Members split over ex-Shibir leader joining

Jatiya Nagorik Committee has included a former top leader of Islami Chhatra Shibir in its extended central committee, ignoring objections from a section of committee members.

3w ago

Constitutional issues: Nationwide BBS survey to begin next week

Constitution Reform Commission Chief Prof Ali Riaz yesterday said the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) will conduct a nationwide survey on constitutional issues from next week.

3w ago

Vested group out to destabilise the country

BNP leaders believe a vested quarter is intentionally trying to destabilise the country.

3w ago

BNP unveils vision for ‘rules-based’ society

The BNP yesterday submitted to the constitution reform commission its 62 recommendations designed to establish a rules-based structure and ensure checks and balances of power.

3w ago

Stay calm, don't be fooled by conspirators: Hasnat Abdullah

Sarjis Alam says if any individual, terrorist group, or organisation attempts to incite communal riots using religion as a "tool", strict measures must be taken against them

3w ago

Student movement unveils 45-member central executive committee

The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement last night expanded its central executive committee with the inclusion of 18 members

3w ago

BNP on same page with govt on reforms

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said the party has no differences of opinion with the interim government over the ongoing reform initiatives.

3w ago

Won’t tolerate attack on media

The government will not stand for the vandalism of any newspaper office or the shut down of any media outlet through the use of force, Information Adviser Nahid Islam has said.

3w ago