Tag: Tariq Rahman
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Zia Orphanage Trust case: Khaleda Zia, Tariq Rehman acquitted
After the verdict, Khaleda Zia’s lawyer Joynul Abedin said that the appeal has been accepted. The court has rejected the verdict pronounced by the trial court and the High Court, in which all the culprits have been acquitted. Earlier, on October 30, 2018, the High Court had increased Khaleda Zia’s imprisonment in the case to…
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Private doctor says Khaleda Zia will be admitted to London clinic
Zahid Hussain said, the special air ambulance of the Emir of Qatar will arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Madam will leave for London tomorrow night by this plane. He further said, four doctors and paramedics from Qatar will be on the special flight. Six members of Khaleda Zia’s medical board will travel from Dhaka…
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Appellate Division dismisses four extortion cases against Tariq
On Sunday, Additional Attorney General Anik R Haq represented the state, while senior lawyer AM Mehboob Uddin Khokon argued on behalf of Tariq Rehman. Senior lawyers Zainul Abedin, M Badruddoja, Ruhul Quddus and Qaiser Kamal were also present during the hearing. Giving information to the media, lawyer Qaiser Kamal said that the High Court has…
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Organizing programs in Ramzan by BNP leads to alienation: Obaidul Quader
Taking a dig at the key opposition, the AL general secretary said that they (BNP) can only increase the price. They protest just for the sake of protesting. He announced that along with the government, the Awami League as a party would not organize any Iftar party as it had done in the previous Ramzan.…
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BNP's Ramzan programme: Promoting leaders and workers released from jail
Speaking to BNP divisional organizing secretary Prothom Alo in Mymensingh, Imran Saleh Prince said that BNP acting president Tariq Rahman has directed to avoid grand iftar gatherings in the current context. Instead he ordered to help the helpless and poor with more food and iftar. According to many sources of BNP, the central BNP can…
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BNP urged the public to reject voting and non-cooperation with the government. Breaking News
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Wednesday called on people to reject voting in the 12th parliamentary elections to be held on January 7. In fact the opposition party has urged people to engage in “non-cooperation” with the government in all areas. These appeals were expressed by BNP senior joint general secretary Ruhul Kabir Rizvi…
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AL still hasn’t decided on expelling independent candidates: Quader
AL still hasn’t decided on expelling independent candidates: Quader
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Leaders who violate Tariq’s order will participate in elections: Kamal
He also claimed that many BNP leaders are not satisfied with the politics and leadership of the high command. They are trying to take part in the elections. “We have heard that many BNP leaders will contest the elections as independent candidates,” he said.
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It does not matter which union or country issues the statement: Obaidul Quader. Awami League General Secretary speaks on the political situation in Bangladesh
Awami League observes 7 November as ‘Killing of Freedom Fighters Soldier Day’.Road Transport and Bridges Minister Quader said at the rally, “Can’t I send the criminals and murderers of my country to jail? Can’t I send them to jail? The court is there. If he is safe, he can ask for acquittal from the court.…
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5th UK-Bangladesh Strategic Dialogue: UK supports free, fair and inclusive elections in Bangladesh
Britain is talking partnership, despite no other country saying otherwise. When asked how the government would ensure participation, the Foreign Secretary said, participation can mean a lot. One meaning of this could be that everyone will vote. It is up to all parties whether they participate in the elections or not. There can be an…
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High Court judge walks out amid chaos between pro-Awami League and pro-BNP lawyers
Two judges of the High Court’s dual bench walked out of the court amid chaos between pro-Awami League lawyers and pro-BNP lawyers. The incident took place after the acceptance of a writ petition seeking BRTC’s action to remove the address and statements of BNP’s acting vice-president Tariq Rehman, who is absconding from the eyes of…
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BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul claims that the investigation and trial of the August 21 attack is a complete sham
Noting that the August 21 incident is one of the most disgusting incidents in Bangladesh politics, the BNP general secretary said, “We condemn the August 21 incident.” He said that unnecessarily efforts are being made to take political advantage by adding the names of political leaders. None of Tariq Rahman, Abdus Salam Pintu and Lutfozzaman…
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PM Hasina calls for speedy decision on August 21 grenade attack
Chairing today’s discussion, Hasina said that some of the culprits in the grenade attack case are now in jail but the main mastermind remains outside the country. Without taking the name of Tariq Rehman, he said that he had gone abroad after signing a bond. “If he has guts then why doesn’t he come back?…
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BNP to protest Tarique Rahman’s sentence: Mirza Fakhrul
Opposing the verdict sentencing Tariq Rehman and Zubaida Rehman for amassing wealth disproportionate to known sources of income, Mirza Fakhrul said the verdict was given for political reasons. He said that the ongoing movement cannot be stopped by this decision. The BNP leader said the government is using the judiciary as a tool, using the…
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BNP stages demo at Naya Paltan protesting verdict against Tarique, Zubaida
Hundreds of BNP leaders and workers are protesting in front of its Naya Paltan central office to protest against a trial court’s verdict against the party’s acting president Tariq Rehman and his wife Zubaida Rehman in a corruption case. Amid heavy presence of law enforcers, BNP leaders and workers started gathering in the area from…