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Oli Ahmed terms freeing Khaleda, restoring democracy 20-party’s lone goal

Oli Ahmed terms freeing Khaleda, restoring democracy 20-party’s lone goal

-- 2018-02-26 16:35:33

The BNP-led 20-party alliance has got now the only goal of re-establishing democracy by freeing Khaleda Zia. One of the alliance leaders and President of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Dr Colonel (Re...

BNP says it’ll observe February 25 as ‘Army Martyrs Day’

BNP says it’ll observe February 25 as ‘Army Martyrs Day’

-- 2018-02-25 17:03:11

Bangladesh Nationalist Party-BNP has said that, if voted to power, it will observe February 25 as 'army martyrs day', commemorating the army officers killed in Pilkhana BDR carnage in 2009. Senior BN...

Police detain BNP leader Alal, Babul from Nayapaltan

Police detain BNP leader Alal, Babul from Nayapaltan

-- 2018-02-24 21:43:58

Police have detained BNP central leaders Syed Moazzem Hossain Alal and Mostafizur Rahman Babul from a protest in front of the BNP headquarter at Nayapaltan of Dhaka. The black flag protest was called...

Ershad can’t make head or tail of label ‘tyrant’

Ershad can’t make head or tail of label ‘tyrant’

-- 2018-02-24 20:05:49

Former President HM Ershad says he never wanted to cling to power. He also said he does not know why he was called a despot. “Many have called me an autocrat, but I have never found it to be so...

BNP’s countrywide demo on Monday over foiling of black flag march

BNP’s countrywide demo on Monday over foiling of black flag march

-- 2018-02-24 17:11:49

Country’s main opposition party will bring out processions across the country on Monday protesting the attack on their black flag demonstration in the capital.   BNP senior joint secr...

BNP should concentrate on polls: Norway

BNP should concentrate on polls: Norway

-- 2018-02-24 16:34:20

Norwegian Ambassador in Dhaka Sidsel Bleken said that BNP should concentrate on elections as the international community will support the democratic process in Bangladesh. She said, "I absolutely thi...

BNP more united than before, claims Fakhrul

BNP more united than before, claims Fakhrul

-- 2018-02-23 21:35:11

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has claimed that their party is now much stronger and more united than in the past after the imprisonment of its chairperson Khaleda Zia.  "They...

Hasina questions whether BNP’s movement is to save ‘thief’

Hasina questions whether BNP’s movement is to save ‘thief’

-- 2018-02-22 22:17:31

The prime minister has sharply criticised the BNP leaders for their movement to have their party chief released, reports UNB. At a Rajshahi programme on Thursday, Sheikh Hasina said if BNP’s mo...

BNP declares it’ll hold black-flag procession Saturday

BNP declares it’ll hold black-flag procession Saturday

-- 2018-02-21 23:14:14

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has announced that it will bring out a black-flag procession in the capital city on Saturday. The party came up with the programme in protest against the denial...

Hearing on Khaleda’s appeal  against verdict Thursday

Hearing on Khaleda’s appeal against verdict Thursday

FE Desk 2018-02-21 20:50:40

The appeal filed with the High Court against the lower court verdict against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case is on the cause list for hearing on Thursday, according...

Inu says BNP should join poll without convicts

Inu says BNP should join poll without convicts

-- 2018-02-21 20:37:34

The information minister has said that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is engaged in a battle against militancy and corruption. Hasanul Haq Inu said, "There will be no relief for corrupt elements nor wi...

PM calls for use of Bangla language correctly

PM calls for use of Bangla language correctly

-- 2018-02-21 18:47:40

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged all on Wednesday to practise and use Bangla language correctly and uphold the culture and heritage to further help develop the country and brighten its image in the...

Govt destroys democracy, says Fakhrul

Govt destroys democracy, says Fakhrul

-- 2018-02-21 15:17:08

BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said the government has demolished democracy by snatching people's all rights. "We on behalf of our Chairperson Khaleda Zia , paid tribu...

BNP-cops clash leaves 50 wounded

BNP-cops clash leaves 50 wounded

-- 2018-02-20 14:19:07

At least 50 BNP men have sustained wounds in a clash with police at Supermarket Chattar of Faridpur district town on Tuesday morning. Demanding the release of the party chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia,...

Quader sees mystery behind amendment of BNP's constitution

Quader sees mystery behind amendment of BNP's constitution

-- 2018-02-19 19:49:02

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has said the removal of section 7 from BNP's constitution is very 'mysterious'. Obaidul Quader said it is not possible to amend the party's constitution...

Jatiya Party wants Muhith’s retirement right away, not in December

Jatiya Party wants Muhith’s retirement right away, not in December

-- 2018-02-18 21:31:34

A senior Jatiya Party lawmaker has asked the finance minister to go on retirement now, not waiting for December to relieve the nation, taking responsibility of massive damage in the country's economic...

BNP says it’ll stand by arrested leaders, activists

BNP says it’ll stand by arrested leaders, activists

-- 2018-02-18 20:19:03

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has decided to stand beside its arrested leaders and activists alongside carrying out a peaceful movement demanding its chairperson Khaleda Zia's release from ja...

Certified copy of Khaleda verdict likely on Monday   

Certified copy of Khaleda verdict likely on Monday  

-- 2018-02-18 19:56:21

Khaleda Zia's counsels are likely to get on Monday a certified copy of the verdict that sentenced the BNP chairperson to five years' imprisonment in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case. Khaleda's la...

Court issues warrants against 23 BNP men

Court issues warrants against 23 BNP men

-- 2018-02-18 15:10:08

A Dhaka court on Sunday has issued arrest warrants against 23 BNP leaders and activists including the party’s joint secretary general Barkatullah Bulu, journalist leader Shawkat Mahmud, in a sab...

BNP submits memorandum to DC seeking Khaleda's release

BNP submits memorandum to DC seeking Khaleda's release

-- 2018-02-18 14:10:55

BNP on Sunday submitted a memorandum to the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Dhaka, demanding the release of its chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail. A BNP delegation, led by its Dhaka district unit preside...

BNP cannot go missing for one person: Obaidul Quader

BNP cannot go missing for one person: Obaidul Quader

-- 2018-02-17 17:43:00

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has said the BNP, as a party,  cannot go missing through boycotting upcoming general election for only one person. "Although BNP chairperson Khaldel...

BNP announces city rally for Feb 22

BNP announces city rally for Feb 22

-- 2018-02-16 23:59:53

BNP has decided to hold a public rally in the city on February 22 demanding the release of its chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail, reports UNB. Speaking at a press briefing at the BNP's Nayapaltan cen...

Govt trying to prolong Khaleda’s stay in jail: Moudud

Govt trying to prolong Khaleda’s stay in jail: Moudud

-- 2018-02-16 17:17:45

BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Friday alleged that the government is passing time as part of its trick to give a certified copy of the verdict against their party chairperson Khaleda Zia in a graft...

BNP voices concern over Shimul’s fresh remand

BNP voices concern over Shimul’s fresh remand

-- 2018-02-15 20:55:52

BNP on Thursday expressed concern over putting its chairperson’s special assistant Shamsur Rahman Shimul Biswas on five-day remand. In a statement, BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Ala...

Fakhrul accuses government of trying to eliminate Khaleda's leadership

Fakhrul accuses government of trying to eliminate Khaleda's leadership

-- 2018-02-15 20:07:44

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir alleged the government of devising a plan to eliminate leadership of the party. "They're devising a blueprint to eliminate BNP leadership and keep ou...

Khaleda’s lawyers yet to get certified copy of verdict

Khaleda’s lawyers yet to get certified copy of verdict

-- 2018-02-14 19:33:50

Lawyers of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia are yet to get the certified copy of the verdict that sentenced her to five years' imprisonment in a graft case. Advocate Sanaullah Mia, counsel of the BNP chie...

UK BNP says sorry over attack on BD mission

UK BNP says sorry over attack on BD mission

-- 2018-02-14 18:39:06

The United Kingdom (UK) unit of BNP has ‘regretted’ the attack on the Bangladesh High Commission in London from a recent demonstration of the party. The demonstration was organised ahead...

No room for corrupt people during AL regime: Quader

No room for corrupt people during AL regime: Quader

-- 2018-02-14 18:03:09

 Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said no corrupt person will be spared during the Awami League rule. "Terrorists and drug traders have no place in Awami League and no...

Tarique enough to intensify BNP crisis: Obaidul Quader

Tarique enough to intensify BNP crisis: Obaidul Quader

-- 2018-02-13 22:41:00

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said that Tarique Rahman is enough to intensify the crisis of BNP. The Road Transport and Bridges Minister came up with this remarks while tal...

BNP briefs foreign diplomats

BNP briefs foreign diplomats

-- 2018-02-13 22:19:34

The BNP has briefed foreign diplomats stationed in Dhaka about country’s latest political situation following the jailing its chairperson Khaleda Zia. The briefing was held at the party chairpe...