The date of the verdict in the case of crimes against humanity against Sheikh Hasina has been announced. This Thursday morning, the three-member International Crimes Tribunal-1 led by Justice Md. Golam Mortuza Majumder announced the date for the verdict on November 17. Meanwhile, strict security measures have been imposed at the International Crimes Tribunal to avoid any untoward incident surrounding the announcement of the verdict date. As part of this, the army, RAB and police are in charge of security at the main gate of the tribunal. More than fifty…
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Let’s face the people without threats: Tarique Rahman
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has called on anti-fascist political parties to move forward on the path of the national parliament elections in February without threatening the interim government. He said, ‘As a political activist, I would like to once again draw the attention of the allies of the anti-fascist movement on behalf of my party and say – let’s face the people in February without threatening the current weak interim government.’ He made this call while virtually joining a discussion meeting at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center in the…
Read MoreWith the amount of extortion that happens in a day, a referendum can be held every day: Taher
Desk Report: Jamaat-e-Islami Nayebe Ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher has said that a referendum can be held every day with the amount of extortion that is done in the country in a day. He said these things at Paltan intersection in the capital today, Thursday, before going to submit a memorandum on behalf of eight parties to Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus with five-point demands. Abdullah Mohammad Taher also said, “A referendum must be held. There will be time for a referendum even after the election schedule is announced. A…
Read MoreNCP preparing for elections alone: Nahid
Desk Report: The National Citizens Party (NCP) is preparing to participate in the national elections alone. Their goal is to field candidates in all 300 seats. NCP convener Nahid Islam told reporters after meeting the family of July Shaheed Salahuddin in Siddhirganj’s Godnail area on Wednesday. In response to journalists’ questions about the elections, Nahid Islam said, “We have clearly said that we are preparing for the elections alone and our goal is 300 seats. However, in honor of Khaleda Zia for her pioneering role in the fight to protect…
Read MoreWill Shakib have a chance to return to the country if BNP comes to power?
Desk Report : Shakib Al Hasan is playing regularly in T20 and T10 franchise tournaments abroad. But he has been away from international cricket for 13 months. He is not getting the opportunity to play in the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) and Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) at home. Will this situation continue? Former footballer Aminul Haque believes that the state will decide about Shakib. Everyone knows that the reason for Shakib’s inability to return to the country is political. His identity as a parliamentarian in the Awami League government that…
Read MoreBNP suspends nomination of one candidate
Desk Report: BNP suspends nomination of one candidate A day after the announcement of probable candidates, the BNP has suspended the party nomination of a candidate for the 237 seats for the 13th National Parliament election. This information was given in a press release signed by senior joint general secretary of the party Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Tuesday. BNP suspends nomination of one candidate Party general secretary Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir announced the names of the candidates at a press conference at the political office of the BNP president in…
Read More5 more people testify in three cases against Hasina, Rehana, Tulip
Desk Report: Five more witnesses testified today (November 2) in three corruption cases registered against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her sister Sheikh Rehana and Rehana’s daughter Tulip Siddiqui, among others. The cases include alleged irregular allotment of three 10-katta plots in RAJUK’s Purvanchal New Town project. The testimony was recorded in Dhaka Special Judge’s Court-4, which was presided over by Judge Rabiul Islam. Each of the five witnesses testified in all three cases. After hearing him, the court fixed November 9 as the next date for further testimony, according…
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