Politics
Appellate Division upholds Barrister Suman’s bail in Mirpur Case
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh has upheld the bail granted to former independent MP Barrister Syed Sayedul Haque Suman in a case filed over the anti-discrimination student movement in Mirpur.
NCP announces 100 candidates for upazila, municipal polls
In the first phase of the upcoming local government elections, the Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) has announced the names of 100 candidates for the posts of Upazila Parishad Chairman and Municipality Mayor. The list was released at a press conference held at the party's central office on Sunday (May 10).
Rebuilding nation from 'ruined state' now main challenge for BNP: Fakhrul
Local Government Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that rebuilding the country from what he described as a “ruined state” is now the main political challenge for his party.
HC issues rule seeking explanation on rejection of Monira Sharmin’s candidacy
The High Court (HC) Division of the Supreme Court has issued a rule asking the authorities to explain why the rejection of the National Citizen Party (NCP) Joint Convener Monira Sharmin’s nomination for the 13th national parliamentary election should not be declared illegal.
Neela Israfil announces bid for Dhaka South mayoral race
Neela Israfil, a former leader of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has announced her candidacy for the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayoral election.
EC publishes gazette declaring Nusrat Tabassum as MP
The Election Commission has published a gazette declaring Nusrat Tabassum, joint convener of the National Citizen Party and candidate of the Jamaat-led 11-party alliance, as elected to a reserved women's seat in parliament.
Monira seeks halt to gazette publication of NCP's Nusrat as MP
Monira Sharmin, a leader of the National Citizen Party, has requested the Election Commission not to publish the gazette declaring her party colleague Nusrat Tabassum as a member of parliament for the reserved women's seat in the Jatiya Sangsad.
Chhatra Dal leader expelled for 'Joy Bangla, Joy Bangabandhu' Facebook post
A union-level leader of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal in Kishoreganj's Pakundia upazila has been expelled from the party for a Facebook post that read "Joy Bangla, Joy Bangabandhu". The expelled leader is Monayem Khan, who served as the joint convener of Sukhia Union Chhatra Dal.
Post deprived Chhatra Dal leader cries on Facebook live
A Chhatra Dal leader broke down in tears on Facebook live after not getting a position in the newly formed committee of Lakshmipur District Chhatra Dal. Md Zahid served as the joint secretary in the previous committee.
Banned BCL holds brisk procession at DU, 2 held
Two members of the banned Chhatra League have been detained while holding a brisk procession at the Raju Statue of Dhaka University.