A police source claimed that Ibrahim’s followers – including Juboraj, Shahid, Shakeel, Roopchan, Bablu and Bukpora Sumon – were directly involved in the attack. All of them have previous allegations of involvement in various criminal activities in Bhasantech. Locals further alleged that Ibrahim’s henchmen regularly descend on any potential construction site in Bhasantek, forcing developers […]
Akhtar also commented that although Shahabuddin stepped down citing ill health, he included irrelevant historical narratives in his resignation letter, which was essentially an attempt to create a ‘safe exit’ for himself. Criticizing the BNP in this context, Member of Parliament Akhtar Hossein said that the BNP had been informed long ago that Shahabuddin was […]
The application filed by Mohammad Sarwar Hussain, deputy general manager of the administration department of Envoy Textiles Limited, said that on July 9 at noon, a truck loaded with empty chemical drums used by Envoy Textiles Limited was forcefully hijacked from in front of the main gate of the factory. Immediately after the incident, government […]
Veteran politician and former president of Jatiya Sangsad Barrister Jamiruddin Sarkar has passed away. He died early Sunday morning in a hospital in the capital (Inna lillahi wa inna ilahi rajiun). He was 95 years old. BNP media cell member Shairul Kabir Khan told Prothom Alo that BNP standing committee member Sircar died at around […]
Supporting the demands of the 11-party alliance regarding constitutional amendments, Mirza Fakhrul said, “We have said in Parliament that a parliamentary committee has been formed for constitutional amendments, and we have invited them to join it. Let us discuss and make changes in the sections that require changes. However, instead of joining there, they have […]
Shishir Manir said, “Normally, if the candidate standing first in a constituency is disqualified, the candidate standing second is declared elected. However, we will know after the full judgment is published whether the Appellate Division gives any specific direction beyond this.” However, Attorney General Mohammad Ruhul Quddus Kazal believes that Aslam Chaudhary will not face […]
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the Communist Party of China (CPC) at the Diaoyutai State Guest House in Beijing on Thursday. BNP Joint General Secretary (International Relations) Humayun Kobir and CPC International Department Minister Liu Haixing signed the MoU at 8.45 am local time on behalf […]
During his speech, Monirul Haq Choudhury mentioned attending an invitation in 2001. Current deputy leader of the opposition and Jamaat-e-Islami leader, Syed Abdullah Mohammad Tahir also attended the event with his wife. Speaking somewhat humorously, Monirul Haq said, “I didn’t bring my wife, and some other people didn’t either. But Taher Bhai (Syed Abdullah Mohammad […]
The BNP had promised to form a “national government” with the parties participating in the joint movement if it won the elections. However, although it formed a government after the February 12 parliamentary elections, that promise has been reflected only to a very limited extent. Only three leaders from three allies have been given posts […]
Special guests at the event included retired Dhaka University professor and economist Mahboob Ullah. Recalling the popularity and contribution of late Mahbubul Alam Tara in movements and struggles, he said that he had become a trusted leader among the youth during his student days. He had left a mark of success in his professional life […]
Others include party leaders Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, Abdus Salam, Masoom Ahmed Talukdar, Sardar Mohammad Sakhawat Hussain, Khairul Kabir Khokon, Habib-e-Rashid Habib, Aminul Haq, SM Jahangir, Rafiqul Alam Majnu, Tanveer Ahmed Robin, Shireen Sultana, Sultana Ahmed, Helen Zerin Khan, Arifa Sultana Ruma, Mir Sarafat Ali Sapoo, Rafiqul Islam, Safiqul Islam Khan and Rafiqul Islam Bachchu were […]
The miscreants opened fire targeting the BNP leader who had come to appear in the Cox’s Bazar District and Sessions Judge Court. Although the BNP leader escaped unharmed, one of his associates, Mainuddin, 37, was shot. The incident occurred today Sunday morning at around 11:00 am. According to eyewitnesses and police, rivals opened fire targeting […]