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Fakhrul's demand of 'neutral govt' hints at another 1/11 govt: Nahid

Nahid Islam, an adviser to the interim government, thinks BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, by his demand for a neutral government, actually wants another controversial 1/11-styled government

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BNP's Moyeen Khan criticises govt's stance on election reforms

The main responsibility of the interim government is to restore the people's right to vote by holding a neutral election after completing necessary electoral reforms, he added

5m ago

Committee to be formed to drive out Bangladeshi infiltrators: Amit Shah

Addressing an election rally in Seraikela, he also said a law would be brought to prevent transfer of land to "infiltrators" after their marriage to local tribal women.

5m ago

BNP for polls roadmap in 2 to 3 months

Unless the interim government issues a roadmap to the next election in two to three months, the BNP may take to the streets in March or April next year, say top leaders of the party.

5m ago

Shift focus on polls from other issues: Fakhrul to govt

The BNP leader said this government lacks political desire, as its head has clearly stated he has no political ambitions

6m ago

AL shouldn’t be barred from polls

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir believes the Awami League should neither be barred from the national election nor be banned as a “fascist political party”, as both actions would undermine democratic practices.

7m ago

BNP fostered hostile relations with India: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has blamed the BNP for undermining national interests by fostering hostile relations with India

10m ago

‘I have told the truth, will continue to do so’

Abdul Quader Mirza, mayor of Noakhali’s Basurhat municipality, yesterday voiced resentment over alleged remarks about him by his elder brother Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader.

4y ago

Quader Mirza warns of polls violence

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader’s younger brother Abdul Quader Mirza yesterday said officials of the administration, law enforcement agencies, and election commission would face dire consequences if the municipal election in Noakhali gets marred by irregularities.

4y ago

‘Some AL men brought in arms for use against me’

Ruling Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader’s younger brother Abdul Quader Mirza yesterday claimed that some AL leaders from Feni and Noakhali had sent arms to be used against him.

4y ago

Parvej Akon passes away

Parvej Akon Biplob, a well-known politician in Barishal, died of cardiac arrest early yesterday, aged 50.

4y ago

Mirza again claims his life under threat

The younger brother of Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has once again claimed that his life was under threat.

4y ago

Accused, Convicts, Fugitives of Non-Bailable Offences: No media can air, publish their comments: HC

Referring to Ekattor TV allowing Proshanta Kumar Halder to participate in a live talk show and interview, the High Court has observed that no one accused or convicted of non-bailable, cognisable offences is entitled to any comment or interview through the media.

4y ago

Unresolved Issues with Pakistan: Dhaka seeks to settle those

Dhaka seeks to resolve outstanding issues with Islamabad as the latter shows eagerness to improve bilateral relations with Bangladesh.

4y ago

Mirza stirs up debate once again

Abdul Quader Mirza, younger brother of Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, yesterday urged journalists to look into the wealth statement of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina before checking his.

4y ago

Parents get to bury Lakingme after 25 days

The family of Lakingme Chakma finally received her body yesterday, 25 days after her mysterious death, and buried her in Ramu upazila of Cox’s Bazar.

4y ago

Case Under DSA: N’ganj Mayor Ivy sues city AL GS for defamation

Narayanganj City Corporation Mayor Selina Hayat Ivy yesterday filed a case under the Digital Security Act against Khokon Saha, general secretary of the Narayanganj city unit of the ruling Awami League.

4y ago