Politics
BNP smells ‘AL involvement’ in Aug 21 attack
Dhaka, Aug 21 (UNB) – BNP senior leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Wednesday said there is a question in public mind whether Awami League had ‘involvement’ with the blueprint of the August-21 grenade attack.
BNP takes a jibe at govt, calls it ‘Bargis’
Dhaka, Aug 20 (UNB) – Branding the current government as a ‘fraud’ one, BNP on Tuesday alleged it is ‘plundering’ public money from every sector like Bargis, a group of Maratha soldiers who had indulged in large scale plundering of people’s wealth during the 18th century.
People look for real democratic political force: GM Quader
Dhaka, Aug 19 (UNB) – Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader on Monday said people are searching for a political force that will work in favour of them, as a serious political vacuum has been prevailing in the country.
BNP against providing land to India for Agartala airport
Dhaka, Aug 19 (UNB) – BNP on Monday said there is no reason for Bangladesh to provide its land to India in Brahmanbaria to expand Agartala airport.
BNP chalks out programmes to mark 41st founding anniv
Dhaka, Aug 19 (UNB) - BNP on Monday chalked out a two-day programme to celebrate its 41st founding anniversary on September 1.
Dr Kamal to hold discussion marking National Mourning Day
Dhaka, Aug 18 (UNB) – Jatiya Oikyafront convener Dr Kamal Hossain’s Gonoforum will hold a discussion in the city marking the National Mourning Day and the 44th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
108 eye JCD president, secretary posts
Dhaka, Aug 18 (UNB) – A total of 108 leaders of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal have bought nomination papers to vie for its president and general secretary posts in the council slated for September 14 next.
PM against protocol that obstructs her contact with people
Dhaka, Aug 18 (UNB) - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said she does not want the protocol that creates an obstacle to her way to get close to people.
BNP to draw global attention to push for Khaleda’s release
Dhaka, Aug 17 (UNB) – BNP has decided to draw the attention of the international community to the issue of its Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s release and proper treatment.
Stand by Mirpur slum fire victims: Dr Kamal
Dhaka, Aug 17 (UNB) – Gonoforum President Dr Kamal Hossain on Saturday urged the government and social organisations to come forward in aid of the victims of Friday’s fire at a slum in the city’s Mirpur-7 area.