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Cases filed against BNP men as they committed crimes: PM
Responding to BNP's allegation of facing too many cases, PM Hasina said that cases have been filed as they had committed such crimes adding that those who burnt people to death in the name of movement must be punished.
STRATEGICALLY SPEAKING / Is it time to rethink our Pak-Turkey policy?
It is said that foreign policies should not be dictated by the heart but by the head. And I believe that that precept must always predominate our foreign policy formulation.
Where are we heading?
As a woman, a feminist, and a rationalist, who believes in democracy, freedom of speech and thought, equality in all fields, freedom and security of one's movement and the right to our basic needs, including that of sharpening our intellect through knowledge and culture, I will speak out, I will fight, I will sing, I will dance, I will write. My mind is my own, it belongs only to me.
PLEASURE IS ALL MINE / Cold-blooded lechery and hushed silence!
In one of the human chains seeking justice to Tonu after a full month of simulated mystery surrounding her case, a placard read jarringly but insightfully “When alive we are a 'commodity' and when raped and murdered we become sisters”.
Think about AL in newer away, PM tells party leaders
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says time has come to think about the ruling Awami League in a newer way to keep it dynamic and vibrant.
Jatrabari arson: Arrest warrant for Khaleda
Dhaka court issues arrest warrant against BNP chief and 27 others in connection with an arson attack on a passenger bus at Dhaka’s Jatrabari on January 23 last year that left one killed and 30 others injured.
Govt to develop country following Bangabandhu’s ideals: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reiterates her firm resolve to develop the country following the ideals of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Govt, bank officials involved in BB money stealing: BNP
BNP senior leader Goyeshwar Chandra Roy alleges that Tk 800 crore is stolen from Bangladesh Bank’s account in the US Federal Reserve Bank with the help of government and central bank officials.
Fakhrul, 25 others relieved of explosive case
A Dhaka court relieves 26 leaders and activists of BNP-led-20 party alliance including Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir of charges filed under Anti-Terrorism Act in January 2014.
JCD president denied bail
Patuakhali court rejects bail prayer of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal President Rajib Ahsan and sends him jail in a case filed for alleged possession of yaba tablets.
Opinion: PM won. An opportunity lost?
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has demonstrated political sagacity by reversing her decision on making Syed Ashraful Islam a minister without portfolio.
JCD president, 5 others sent to jail
Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal central President Rajib Ahsan and five of his associates are sent to jail in connection with a case filed for possessing yaba tablets.
Fakhrul released on bail
BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is released from jail this evening, six months after his arrest.
Ashraf skips cabinet meeting
Removed as LGRD minister and deputed as a minister without portfolio last week, Syed Ashraful Islam skips the regular cabinet meeting.
I don’t do politics for personal gain: Ashraf
Awami League General Secretary Syed Ashraful Islam says he does not do politics for profit.
Special tribunal for Khaleda after Eid: Inu
Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu says a special tribunal will be formed after Eid-ul-Fitr for speedy disposal of cases against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia for instigating arson attacks during the BNP-led alliance’s agitation since January.
GDP posts 2-3pc less growth for graft: Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith says the country’s GDP posts 2-3 percent less growth due to widespread corruption.
Anwar, Tariqul, Mintoo, Aman get bail in 56 cases
The High Court grants anticipatory bail to BNP leaders MK Anwar, Tariqul Islam, Abdul Awal Mintoo and Amanullah Aman in 56 separate arson and vandalism cases.
Khaleda to perform Umrah in ‘convenient time’
BNP spokesperson Asaduzzaman Ripon says party chief Khaleda Zia would visit Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah in a convenient time after the month of Ramadan.