DHAKA: A Dhaka court on Thursday placed Dr Dewan Faridudulla Pappu on a three-day remand in a case of killing city Juba League leader Riazuddin Khan Milki for interrogation.Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Hasibul Haque granted the remand while investigation officer of the case ASP Kajemur

RAJSHAHI UNIVERSITY: Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-5 personnel detained two persons, including the Shibir president of Binodpur, from the area adjacent to Rajshahi University earlier Thursday.The detainees are Golam Mawla, Shibir president of Binodpur area, and Delwar Hossain, son of the

RAJSHAHI: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday reiterated that the people of the country get something when Awami League assumes power.The premier, also ruling Awami League president, came up with the claim while addressing a rally at Dewla Ena Park field of Bagmara of the district in

JESSORE: Miscreants beat a leader of Chhatra League, student wing of ruling Awami League, to death at Narayanpur Union under Chougachha upazila of the district.The deceased was identified as Amirul Islam, 78, president of Narayanpur Union unit Chhatra League and son of Motiar Rahman.Local

DHAKA: The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 framed charge against Jamaat-e-Islami leader Mir Quasem Ali bringing 14 allegations of war crimes.The three-member ICT led-by ATM Fazle Kabir passed the order Thursday and fixed September 30 for opening statement.Earlier on May 26, the

DHAKA: Eminent lawyer of the country Barrister Rafiq-ul Haque on Wednesday proposed for a ‘combined government’ during the next national elections.The senior lawyer came up with the proposal while addressing a discussion meeting marking the 6th jail release day of BNP’s senior

SIRAJGANJ: Ruling Awami League Presidium Member Mohammad Nasim on Wednesday categorically said next general election would be held as per Constitution even if BNP does not participate in the polls.“Most of the political parties and people will take part in the next general election,”

DHAKA: Opposition BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday urged leaders and activists of the party to take preparations for stern movements in the streets.The senior leader of party came up with the urge while addressing a discussion meeting held at Diploma

KISHORGANJ: Police arrested Secretary of district unit Jamaat-e-Islami Professor Md. Ramjan Ali from his district town’s residence early Wednesday.Confirming the matter to banglanews, Sub-Inspector of Kishorganj Model police station Nurul Huda said that the Jamaat leader was arrested in

DHAKA: At least 10 people including cops were injured in a clash between law enforcers and activists of Jamaat-e-Islami and Chhatra Shibir in city’s Elephant road area on Wednesday morning.Witnesses said the clash ensued when the Jamaat-Shibir men, from a protest procession, hurled

DHAKA: Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami will stage protest programme across the country on Wednesday as the government has approved the draft of voter list keeping provision to exclude the names of convicted war criminals.Jamaat acting secretary general Rafiqul Islam Khan made the disclosure

JESSORE: Opposition BNP standing committee member Tariqul Islam on Tuesday criticized Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina saying she is a “perverted mind”. The senior leader of the party came up with the criticism while addressing a rally in the district town on the occasion of 6th jail

NAOGAON: Local administration imposed section 144 at Babolgachhi Govt College as two factions of Chhatra Dal convened a meeting at same time and venue.The section 144 has started from 12:00 noon on Tuesday and it will continue until further order.Officer-in-Charge of Badolgachhi Thana

DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will hold a meeting with root level leaders of Awami League throughout the country in a bid to strengthen organization.The Awami League President will likely to hold the first phase of scheduled series of dialogues with root level leaders from five

DHAKA: BNP’s acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said Prime Minister closed all paths of discussion by taking decision to keep the current cabinet and parliament active during the next general election.He also said, “People never accept your (PM) decision to hold the

SYLHET: Biswanath upazila unit of BNP and its front organizations, observed half day hartal in the upazila on Tuesday. The organizations observed the shutdown demanding initiative to trace out of BNP organizing Secretary Ilias Ali and immediate release of its leaders-activists.Upazila

DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday made it clear that the next parliamentary elections would be held as per the provision of the constitution within 90 days to expiry of parliament.“As per the constitution, the present parliament will expire on January 24, 2014 and the

DHAKA: Opposition BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday categorically said the government should find out a path for better exit. “The time of the government is over. You should not make your farewell outrageous one by acting non democratic activities,”

SIRAJGANJ: The law enforcement agency filed a case against 1244 leaders and activists of opposition BNP mentioning 44 names on charge of attacking police and obstructing to discharge their duties at Ullapara clash incident.Ullapara Thana Sub-Inspector Jahid Hasan filed the case on Sunday

DHAKA: At least 20 people were injured as Chhatra Dal activists locked into sporadic clashes with police in different parts of the capital on Monday noon.Police detained 29 JCD activists from various spots.  The clashes took place at city’s Bijoynagar, Matsya Bhaban, National Press