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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.

April 11, 2015
April 11, 2015

Does political unrest have a positive side?

I won't be surprised if the title of the article raises many eyebrows.

April 8, 2015
April 8, 2015

Bangladesh's Intractable Political Woes

IN his book The Art of Positive Leadership: Becoming a Person Worth Following, leadership expert Retired Air Force General John E. Michel states that...

March 10, 2015
March 10, 2015

Tomorrow’s Dakhil exam postponed

The government postpones the Dakhil examinations scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday) following extension of hartal by the BNP-led 20-party political alliance.

February 20, 2015
February 20, 2015

UN chief urges de-escalation of Bangladesh situation

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon today urged Bangladesh to find a tangible way for de-escalating the ongoing political situation

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