Politics
BNP to observe nationwide mourning on Monday over Jamiruddin Sircar's death
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will observe a nationwide mourning programme on Monday (July 13) following the death of its Standing Committee member and former Speaker Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar.
Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar to be laid to rest at Parliament Complex
Former Speaker of Parliament and BNP Standing Committee member Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar will be laid to rest with full state honours at the Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament) Complex in Dhaka.
Youth Union Dhaka unit holds conference
The conference of Bangladesh Youth Union, Dhaka Metropolitan North was held at the Dr. Golam Mohiuddin Memorial Library Auditorium in Hatirjheel, Dhaka on Friday (July 10).
In telephone interview with Reuters, Sheikh Hasina reiterates December return upon surrender
Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, facing a death sentence, has vowed to return Bangladesh December and surrender.
PM Tarique Rahman surrounded by enemies: Oli
LDP Chairman Col. (retd) Oli Ahmed has advised Prime Minister Tarique Rahman not to spend the night outside Dhaka. At the same time, he claimed that the prime minister is 'surrounded by enemies' and that foreign spies are present in important positions in the government and the ruling party.
NCP expels leader after arrest over 'extremist links'
National Citizen Party (NCP) has expelled Gazipur Metropolitan Convener Committee Joint Member Secretary Ataullah Shah after his arrest on allegations of involvement with an alleged extremist organisation.
Jubo Dal targeted by coordinated propaganda: Monayem Munna
Jubo Dal President Abdul Monayem Munna accused sections of the media of running a "planned smear campaign" against the organisation, claiming recent reports linking the party to various incidents were false and published without proper verification.
CPB opposes privatization of state-owned companies
The Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) has strongly opposed the privatization of state-owned companies.
We destroyed Awami League party offices nationwide: Chhatra Dal president
Central President Rakibul Islam Rakib, Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Chhatra Dal, has claimed that Awami League party offices across the country were set on fire during the July-August mass uprising. He also asserted that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Chhatra Dal, and Jubo Dal played a leading role in the movement to expel the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL).
Domestic, foreign conspiracies underway to topple govt: Dudu
BNP Vice-Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu has claimed that domestic and foreign conspiracies are underway to topple the current government. He said attempts are being made to blow minor incidents out of proportion and urged everyone to remain vigilant while calling on party activists to exercise patience.