BNP stands its ground over JS polls
Main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party sticks to its demand for release of its imprisoned chairperson Khaleda Zia and resignation of the government before announcement of the 11th parliament poll schedule as it pledges justice-based welfare state if voted to power.
Sunane Giti becomes first female Maj Gen in Bangladesh
Bangladesh Army on Sunday got the first woman major general as Brigadier General Sunane Giti was promoted to the rank.
Editors’ worry to be discussed in cabinet
Three ministers on Sunday said that concerns expressed by journalists, including editors, over the Digital Security Bill would be taken into consideration and placed before a cabinet meeting for discussion.
US urges govt to consider changes to Digital Security Act: Bernicat
The United States has encouraged the Bangladesh government to consider changes to the recently passed Digital Security Act.
Padma Bridge to be renamed after Hasina: Obaidul
Road transport and bridges minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday said the Padma Multipurpose Bridge would be renamed after prime minister Sheikh Hasina as per public opinion.
BNP places action plan in today’s rally
Bangladesh Nationalist Party is finally set to hold its public meeting today at Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital where it will announce its action plan keeping in view the 11th parliamentary polls likely to be held in December.
BNP gets permission for Suhrawardy Udyan rally Sunday
Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Saturday got permission of Dhaka Metropolitan Police to hold a rally at Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka on Sunday.
Refrain from creating sufferings to people: Quader
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday called on the political parties to refrain from creating sufferings to the by blocking roads to hold rallies.
China says Rohingya issue should not be ‘internationalised’
The Rohingya issue should not be complicated, expanded or ‘internationalised’, China's top diplomat said, as the United Nations prepares to set up a body to prepare evidence of human rights abuses in Myanmar.
Editors’ Council warns protests to continue if talks fail
Editors’ Council has postponed its human chain, scheduled for Saturday protesting against the passage of the Digital Security Bill, accepting information minister Hasanul Haq Inu’s request for talks on Sunday.
