The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to investigate corruption allegations against Md Asaduzzaman Hiru, so-called foster son of Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader. Hiru is accused of having earned a huge amount of illegal wealth through smuggling, hundi (illegal money transf
A Jamaat-e-Islami delegation, led by its chief Shafiqur Rahman, has met with Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay in Dhaka. The meeting took place on Sunday at the InterContinental Dhaka. In a media statement, Jamaat said the discussion was held in a cordial and friendly atmosphere. The dele
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has been admitted to Evercare Hospital for medical examinations. Her personal physician AZM Zahid Hossain confirmed the matter on Sunday. Following the advice of her medical board, she is staying in a private cabin for a series of tests, he said. “The boar
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday said that his party has never compromised on the core principles of Islam and will not do so in the future. "BNP has never compromised on the core principles or fundamental beliefs of Islam and we will not do so in the future, Insha'Allah," he said. Ta
National Citizens’ Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Sunday expressed deep concern over what he described as the absence of a proper level playing field ahead of the upcoming national election. Speaking at a press conference organised by the party in Shahbagh, Nahid said the NCP expects a
BNP Chairperson’s Advisory Council member Zainul Abedin Farroque on Sunday urged India to immediately return deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh under the existing extradition treaty to uphold the agreement and maintain friendly bilateral relations. “The International Cr
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman today (Saturday said the upcoming national election is expected to create a new history in Bangladesh, but warned any attempt to tamper the polls would face a “resolute response”. “Any attempt to manipulate votes or occupy polling centres
Election Commissioner Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah has expressed hope that a record number of international observers will oversee the upcoming parliamentary election, slated for February next year. The election will mark the "re-commencement of the country's democratic journey", he said while speaking
Almost three weeks after the BNP unveiled its list of potential contenders for 236 constituencies, a quiet unease is spreading among the party’s allies. What began as hopeful indications for a unified electoral strategy has now turned into growing frustration, as the long-expected seat-shari
Expressing profound sorrow over the loss of lives in Friday’s earthquake, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman said the casualties and damage could have been reduced had proper precautionary measures been taken in advance. “A devastating earthquake today caused extensive damage to severa
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today (Thursday) said the caretaker government system is the lifeblood of democracy. He said, "Today, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the caretaker government. This caretaker government system was the lifeblood for the practice and exercise
BNP standing committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said that journalists will be able to practice freer and more independent journalism if BNP forms the next government, reaffirming that the party has always stood for media freedom. “Ziaur Rahman broke the idea of Baksal’s
BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday said that only a caretaker government can ensure a free and fair national election, welcoming the restoration of the system as a positive development. Speaking to reporters after an event at Dhaka University on Thursday morning
