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Political consensus a must on aid corridor: NCP

The government must hold discussions with the political parties before finalising any decision on the proposed humanitarian channel to send aid to Myanmar’s Rakhine, National Citizen Party Member Secretary Akhter Hossain said yesterday.

8h ago

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

3m ago

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.

6m 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.

6m 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

11m ago

Salim Osman plays religion card again

Jatiya Party lawmaker Salim Osman has once again used religion to defend his action to humiliate Narayanganj school headmaster Shyamal Kanti Bhakta.

8y ago

Khaleda asked to appear before court

A Dhaka court yesterday issued an order that BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia must appear before the court on June 2, the next scheduled date for placing her self-defence statements.

8y ago

BNP-Jamaat out to oust govt, says Bangladesh PM Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has alleged that the BNP-Jamaat nexus has joined hands with Israel to oust her government as the two parties are working against the country and Islam.

9y ago

HC clears way to try Khaleda

The High Court has cleared the way for a lower court to continue trial proceedings against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in Zia Charitable Trust corruption case.

9y ago

Khaleda, 26 other leaders charged

Police yesterday pressed charges against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and 26 leaders and activists of the BNP-led 20-party

9y ago

Cabinet okays draft law on prevention

The cabinet yesterday approved a proposed law aiming at preventing and controlling communicable diseases in the country.

9y ago

BNP leaders irate over 'underhand dealings'

Many BNP policymakers last night expressed resentment about the alleged underhand financial dealings in picking union parishad

9y ago

Police press charges against 29 BCL men

Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) Chittagong district yesterday pressed charges against 29 Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists

9y ago

Shafik's arrest to 'cover up Joy's wealth'

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday claimed Sajeeb Wazed Joy had $300 million in a bank account and that this was mentioned in a case in the United States.

9y ago

BNP gets DMP nod to hold May Day rally

The BNP has got permission from the Dhaka Metropolitan Police to hold a rally at the city's Suhrawardy Udyan tomorrow.

9y ago