Tag: Awami League
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Nizam Hazari ruled as ‘godfather’ in Feni
Talking to people from different walks of life during my visit to Feni revealed that Nizam’s rise started in 2011 when he became Feni Paurshwa Mayor. He became the undeclared ‘ruler’ of Feni after being elected General Secretary of the District Awami League in 2012. He installed his loyal followers as public representatives at various…
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Firearms licenses of Nizam Hazari’s associates // Pistols, rifles and shotguns belonged to 30 people close to Hazari.
According to several sources in the Feni Awami League, Shusen Chandra Sheel, a close associate of Nizam Hazari, was one of the controllers of tenders in various government offices in the district. He is the general secretary of Feni Sadar Upazila Awami League and former president of Sadar Upazila. Ziauddin Bablu, former vice-president of Feni…
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What kind of change did we want?
Recall how a year ago the Awami League general secretary had reacted to calls for Sheikh Hasina’s resignation by saying that if the BNP came to power they would wipe out the Awami League overnight. “They say they won’t harm the Awami League if they come to power. How lovely! They have finished us off…
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Falling into the pit dug for others is inevitable
Falling into the pit dug for others is inevitable
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Dominance of MPs led to grassroots divisions in the Awami League
Children and relatives of several Awami League ministers and MPs contested the elections in violation of party directives. In most cases, the MPs played their part to ensure their relatives' victory. Some central leaders believe that the MPs have challenged the party's top leadership by not withdrawing the candidature of their children and relatives. Elections…
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Rising violence in upazila elections: Awami League internal conflicts and casualties
Political insiders say political violence in the country is rarely prosecuted, and justice becomes even more difficult when influential members of the ruling party get involved. Finally, Jubo League activist Ali Hossain was shot dead in the dark of night on June 6 in Bahadurpur in Sadar Upazila of Jashore. He was a supporter of…
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DB confiscated two cars of Akhtaruzzaman from Gulshan
DB confiscated two cars of Akhtaruzzaman from Gulshan
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Akhtaruzzaman: The mysterious man behind MP Azim's murder
Speaking about the allegations, Akhtaruzzaman's brother and Kotchandpur Municipality mayor Shahiduzzaman told Prothom Alo that it was hard for him to believe the allegations made against his brother. He said, “Investigation is going on in Akhtaruzzaman's case. Based on whatever comes out in the investigation, he will have to face trial according to the law…
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BNP plans agitation against government corruption and economic crisis: Latest updates
BNP leaders allege that activists of anti-government political parties faced gross human rights violations and political persecution during the tenure of former army and police chiefs. Many political activists were forcibly disappeared and many even became disabled due to torture. The US had imposed sanctions on former IGP Benazir when she was the Director General…
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BNP Secretary General Fakhrul criticized the budget that favors the rich in FY 2024-25
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday alleged that the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 has made provision for a fresh plunder of the country's wealth. Speaking at a seminar, he accused Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of covering up the possibility of money laundering by making a remark about using bait…
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Corruption charges against Aziz Ahmed and Benazir Ahmed broke the government's complacency
The US has official relations with the Awami League government. However, these relations have not reached the level of close friendship. On the contrary, these relations have been full of tension at times. On 10 December 2021, the US imposed sanctions on seven officers of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and police, including Benazir Ahmed,…
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PM Hasina pays tribute to Bangabandhu on historic Six Point Day
Sheikh Hasina, accompanied by senior Awami League leaders, paid another floral tribute to the portrait of Bangabandhu in her capacity as party chief. Later, Awami League affiliate bodies, including Dhaka City AL, Bangladesh Chhatra League, Jubo League, Sramik League, Krishak League, Awami Mahila League and Swechchhabhak League, paid floral tributes to the portrait of Bangabandhu…
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Denial of responsibility does not automatically grant impunity
Denial of responsibility does not automatically grant impunity
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The Awami League failed to satisfy its allies in the 14-party assembly
Several sources close to yesterday's meeting said Workers Party chief Rashid Khan Menon told the meeting that he had raised several questions during the meeting with the Prime Minister and many of them have not been answered yet. He asked how the alliance can move forward without getting answers to the questions. Menon also accused…
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Meta Quarterly Adverse Threat Report 2024: Misinformation on Facebook and links to ruling party exposed
According to the Meta report, many of these pages had a presence on multiple platforms, including YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Telegram, in addition to their own websites. Meta also mentioned several such websites, including dhakatv.net, bdpolitico.com, bdpolitico.org, banglanewsbank.com, bdperspectives.com, bangladeshtimes360.com, londonbanglanews.com, bdanalytics.com and bnpnews.net. The two associated X accounts are – BD Politico…