Tag: political leader
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Former Minister of State Monnujan Sufiyan asked to vacate minister's bungalow: Latest Update
The new cabinet was sworn in on 11 January, following the 12th Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament) elections (held on 7 January). Monnujan Sufiyan was not included in the cabinet. He did not even get the nomination of Awami League in the elections. However, she became a Member of Parliament of the Awami League, nominated from…
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'Great corruption in the name of mega development': BNP leader Moin Khan
On Independence Day, BNP Standing Committee member, Abdul Moin Khan made serious allegations against the current administration and claimed that massive development projects have been affected due to rampant corruption and large-scale money laundering activities. According to Moyen, hundreds of thousands of taka have been illegally transferred abroad, casting a shadow on the country's developmental…
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Vacant house named for opposition leader, occupied by PWD staff: A view from inside
Ultimately, after the 12th national elections held on January 7, opposition leader GM Quader wrote to the Ministry of Housing and Public Works demanding allocation for the house. He hasn't been able to find her yet. According to the Public Works Department, the residence earmarked for the opposition leader is currently occupied by a sweeper,…
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Abdus Shobhan Golap: Controversy regarding government bungalow residency
In 2016, an initiative was taken to demolish the house in which Abdus Sobhan was living and construct three multi-storey buildings. At that time he was allotted house number. At 42 Minto Road. He has been living there since then. Abdus Sobhan was elected Member of Parliament (MP) from Madaripur-3 (Kalkini, Dasar and a section…
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AL leader threatens to cancel allowance card if he does not attend AL rallies
In the video, Hatem Ali is seen saying, “If you want to participate in the elections peacefully, we have no objection.” If you want to disturb peace, you will have to face consequences like BNP leaders and workers. I want to address through UP President and members those people who are enjoying government allowances. The…
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Analysis: Challenges for Islamic parties in the upcoming elections
Although about 450 candidates from seven registered Islamic parties or similar political parties are contesting in the elections to be held on January 7, none of these candidates have a chance of winning the election without the support of the government or the concession of the ruling Awami Is. League, people concerned have said. Parties…
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715 arrested on vandalism charges since October 28: RAB
It read, along with Shah Alam, the elite force arrested 25 people from different areas of the country for alleged links to vandalism, arson and violence. It said that till now RAB has arrested a total of 715 people involved in violence and vandalism in different parts of the country since October 28.
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Only people are our master, no one else: Hasina tells AL Meet
At the same time, he also directed to strengthen the organization as the next general elections are round the corner and said that they have to earn the trust and confidence of the common people. About 5,000 party leaders and elected public representatives of AL participated in the meeting. Members of AL Central Committee, Central…
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Kamila AL leader was murdered in broad daylight
Ahmed Niaz Pavail, Joint General Secretary of Sadar Upazila unit AL, said that there was a long-standing dispute between him and some local people regarding land property in the village. He said that when he came out of the mosque after offering Friday prayers, some people pulled him against the wall. According to the leader,…
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Pro-government Islamist parties initiate new coalition
Islamist parties are undergoing various polarizations ahead of the upcoming national elections. The process of forming an alliance with 15-20 parties having good relations with the ruling Awami League is underway. All these are Islamic parties. There is also another initiative to form an alliance with Qaumi Madrassa-based parties led by Charmonai Pir’s party Islami…
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Former BNP MP Habibul, three others life imprisonment, 44 others jailed
A local court has sentenced four people, including former BNP MP Habibul Islam Habib, to life imprisonment in two cases filed over the attack on the then opposition leader and current Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. In addition, 44 accused have been sentenced to seven years each in the cases. *more to follow…
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At that time student leader Noor-e-Alam Siddiqui passed away
The former MP passed away at 4:37 am on Wednesday, his press secretary Aniket Rajesh confirmed. Siddiqui was one of the leaders of Mujib Bahini. Noor-e-Alam Siddiqui took an active part in all the political activities of the time, which included participation in the Six Point Movement and the Language Movement.
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BNP expels Shaukat Mehmood from the party Prothom Hello
BNP Vice President Showkat Mehmood has been expelled from the party. He has been stripped of all positions, including primary membership, for violating party discipline, said a BNP press release signed by BNP assistant office secretary Taiful Islam. Shaukat Mehmood while talking to Prothom Alo termed the expulsion as regrettable. Earlier in April last year,…
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Gantantra Manch has called for a nationwide protest on February 4.
Gantantra Manch, a political alliance of seven political parties, will hold its fifth political program across the country on February 4 to press for its 10-point demands, including hike in prices of essential commodities. Mahmudur Rahman said that change does not come overnight. The movement has to be accelerated gradually. A demo rally will be…
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Swachh Sebak League leader detained in connection with Gulshan shooting
Apart from Mintoo and his two associates – Mohd Arif Hussain, 24, and Monir Ahmed, 35, two shopkeepers, Habibur Rehman Aleem, 35, and Mohd Kalil Khan, 18, were also detained. Concerned police officials said Arif Hussain, an expatriate from Oman, sent 75,000 taka in several steps using mobile banking service from Alpa General Store in…