Politics
Khaleda ‘forcefully’ taken to makeshift court, alleges BNP
Dhaka, Sept 5 (UNB) - BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday alleged that their chairperson Khaleda Zia was taken to the makeshift court in Old Dhaka Central Jail ‘by force’.
BNP plans simultaneous movement with other parties in Oct
Dhaka, Sept 5 (UNB) - BNP is getting ready to launch a ‘brief but effective’ simultaneous movement with other opposition parties in October next to force the government to release Khaleda Zia and hold the next national election under a non-party administration.
Legal notice seeks cancellation of Khaleda’s trial in jail
Dhaka, Sept 5 (UNB) – A legal notice has been severed on the government to revoke the gazette notification shifting the special court to old Central Jail for the trial of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Charitable Trust graft case.
Stand against corruption, Menon urges all
Dhaka, Sept 5 (UNB) - Social Welfare Minister Rashed Khan Menon on Wednesday urged all to put a strong resistance against corruption and communalism to move the country forward.
Myanmar urged to provide basic rights to Reuters journos
Dhaka, Sept 5 (UNB) - Myanmar National Human Rights Commission has urged the Myanmar government to provide basic human rights to two Reuters journalists including the right to appeal and to consult their lawyers.
Parliamentary polls most likely on Dec 27, says Muhith
Dhaka, Sept 5 (UNB) – Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Wednesday said there is a great possibility that the next general election will be held on December 27 next.
Transport workers oppose Leguna ban decision
Dhaka, Sep 5 (UNB) - Bangladesh Auto-rickshaw Auto-tempo Transport Workers Federation (BAATWF) has protested the Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s (DMP) ban on the plying of the human hauler, locally known as Leguna, in the city’s main road.
EC committed to holding credible polls: CEC
Dhaka, Sept 5 (UNB) – Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda on Wednesday said the current Election Commission is committed to arranging a free, fair and acceptable election at the year-end.
Philippine senator defies Duterte's arrest order in standoff
Manila, Sep 5 (AP/UNB) — A Philippine senator who is President Rodrigo Duterte's fiercest critic in Congress remained holed up in the Senate on Wednesday to avoid what he considers an illegal arrest after Duterte voided his amnesty for his role as a rebel military officer.
Govt ensured voting rights of people: PM
Dhaka, Sept 5 (UNB) - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said democracy is now established on a strong base in the country as her government has ensured the voting rights of people.