Arson attack, clash mark countrywide blockade
The first day of indefinite road, rail and waterways blockade enforced by Bangladesh Nationalist Party-led alliance across the country began with arson attack and clash on Tuesday.
DB arrest ETV chairman Abdus Salam
The Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police arrested Ekushey Television chairman Abdus Salam in front of the office early Tuesday.
Khaleda’s confinement continues
The police laid siege to Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia’s Gulshan office for the third day on Monday, locking up the office, where she was confined by the law enforcers since Saturday night. As soon as the police heard the news that Khaleda would leave the office to join the rally the party planned for Monday, they locked the main gate from outside at around noon.
JP ministers to quit cabinet soon: Raushon
Opposition leader Raushon Ershad on Monday said Jatiya Party ministers will quit the cabinet soon so that the party can play effective roles as an opposition.
Syrians entering Lebanon face new restrictions
New restrictions on Syrians entering Lebanon come into force on Monday, further tightening the flow of asylum seekers trying to escape the war.
24 trucks parked as Khaleda’s confinement continues
At least 24 trucks laden with sand and bricks were parked in front of Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia’s Gulshan office in the capital and its adjacent roads in a bid to block the roads to her office.
BNP vows to hold rally
Tension gripped people as the Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Sunday vowed to hold the rally it planned for today defying a ban, while the law enforcers laid siege to BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia’s Gulshan office for the second day.
Alleged al Qaeda operative Abu Anas al Libi dies in U.S. hospital, family say
Abu Anas al Libi, an alleged al Qaeda operative accused of involvement in the bombings of U.S. embassies in Africa who was captured by U.S. special forces in Libya, has died in a U.S. hospital
Krishak League leader bombed to death in city
A local leader of Bangladesh Krishak League was allegedly killed in a bomb attack at Islambagh in the capital on Sunday afternoon.
Nasir, Soumya picked for World Cup
Bangladesh on Sunday recalled batsman Nasir Hossain and picked all-rounder Soumya Sarkar in their 15-man squad for the World Cup 2015 in Australia and New Zealand. Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hasan announced the squad at a packed press conference more than two hours after the schedule.
