Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Thursday said a step has been taken to make the Speedy Trial Act permanent, but it is not to suppress any group or political party. “Implementation of the Speedy Trial Act to maintain law and order has yielded results. The law will not be used to suppress the opposition, but […]
Ruhul Kabir Rizvi in a press conference said that 155 leaders and workers of BNP and allied bodies were arrested in 24 hours across the country. He said more than 429 people were accused in the six cases. After BNP’s October 28 grand rally was foiled through an operation by the police in Naya Paltan, […]
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has announced another 48-hour blockade from 6:00 am on Wednesday to 6:00 am on Friday. The party has also announced a human chain on December 10. BNP Assistant General Secretary Ruhul Kabir Rizvi made this announcement in a virtual meeting today, Monday. The BNP has been holding blockades and hartals (strike) […]
The participants in the procession sang three different songs, ‘Karar Oi Loho Kobat’, ‘E Shikol Pora Chola’ and ‘Durgomo Giri Kantar Moru’. He played drums, dotora (a musical instrument with two strings) and guitar to accompany the songs. Artist Farzana Wahid (Shayaan), artist Arup Rahi, journalist Mehboob Morshed, artist Amal Akash, poet Firdous Ara, organizer […]
Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim, Ameer and Charmonai Pir of the Islamic Movement, announced the event today, Sunday afternoon, from a press conference held on the second floor of Noakhali Tower in Purana Paltan. IAB Ameer said that if the schedule is one-sided, apart from the procession, there will also be protests in every district […]
The BNP and the police are issuing counter statements regarding those responsible for the arson attacks. Police say that BNP workers are leaders who are creating an atmosphere through violent activities like destructive attacks and arson. Meanwhile, senior BNP general secretary Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, who is currently in hiding, claimed in a virtual press conference […]
Strikes, blockades and incidents of buses being set on fire due to political instability have threatened the education of about 30 million students at primary and secondary level. Parents are concerned about the safety of their children. Prothom Alo collected information from 28 schools on how education activities are being continued amid the continued blockade. […]
At present, Bangladesh is not only surrounded by political crisis, but the entire country is also mentally disturbed. Despite the ongoing political tug-of-war, the opposition’s non-violent movement had brought a sense of relief amid various concerns. That feeling of relief disappeared after October 28. In particular, there is no satisfactory and sensible explanation for the […]
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has announced a blockade on roads, water and railways across the country for the next two days, Wednesday and Thursday, at the end of a five-day blockade in two phases. The blockade will be effective from 6:00 am on Wednesday and will end at 6:00 am on Friday. BNP senior […]
The peace rally of the ruling Awami League is echoing with slogans and applause of thousands of workers at the southern gate of Baitul Mukarram National Mosques. By 1 pm the entire venue was filled with thousands of leaders and workers. Ruling party leaders and workers were wearing colorful caps and carrying national and party […]
Today, on Saturday, different parties will hold rallies at different places in Dhaka at different times. The Awamui League is scheduled to hold a peace and development rally at the southern gate of Baitul Mokarram Mosque in the capital around 2:00 pm. At the same time, BNP will hold a rally in Naya Paltan area […]
The situation was already tense on the question of permission for BNP’s mass rally in Naya Paltan, Dhaka. Many government ministers and police officers were saying for the last three days that BNP will not be allowed to hold the rally in Naya Paltan. However, on Wednesday afternoon some police officers changed their tone and […]
BNP leaders and workers held a meeting at the house of central leader Salauddin Sarkar in College Gate area of Tongi, Ghazipur. Police raided the house and arrested 40 leaders and workers from there. Speaking to Prothom Alo, Mehboob uz Zaman, deputy commissioner of Ghazipur Metropolitan Police, said they were arrested because of the possible […]
This is stated in the notice of the US Embassy. “On October 28, political rallies and sit-ins are planned in Dhaka and other cities across Bangladesh, the largest of which are planned to be held near the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque and on VIP Road near the Central Police Hospital. American citizens should remain vigilant […]
The United States Pre-Election Assessment Mission has urged political parties in Bangladesh to engage in meaningful dialogue to ensure credible, inclusive, and violence-free elections. He made this call through a press release from Washington on Saturday. *more to follow…