Desk report BNP has recommended the abolition of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB). The party has already made this recommendation to the government’s police reform committee. BNP Standing Committee member and head of the BNP Police Reform Committee, Major (Retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, said this at a press conference at the BNP Chairperson’s office in Gulshan, the capital, on Tuesday. He said that even though the government’s police reform committee did not ask for recommendations from BNP, we have given recommendations. Reforming this essential service of the state (police) is…
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Tarique Rahman’s 7-year sentence in money laundering case suspended
Desk report However, Tarique’s friend and prominent businessman Gias Uddin Al Mamun was sentenced to seven years in prison in the case. Later, the ACC appealed to the High Court against the verdict acquitting Tarique Rahman. After hearing the ACC’s appeal, the High Court on July 21, 2016, overturned the trial court’s verdict of acquittal and sentenced Tarique Rahman to seven years in prison. It also imposed a fine of Tk 20 crore. The Appellate Division has suspended the seven-year sentence of BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman in a case…
Read MoreMeeting of anti-discrimination student movement with chief advisor is unethical: Chhatra Dal general secretary
Desk report Bangladesh Nationalist Chhatra Dal General Secretary Nasir Uddin Nasir said, a representative has been taken from an organization to meet the chief advisor. Representatives of all student organizations can meet the chief advisor. A single organization cannot represent all students. I strongly condemn the meeting with the representative of the anti-discrimination student movement without inviting all organizations. Today, Tuesday, the General Secretary of the Central Chhatra Dal said these things at a human chain organized by Jagannath University Chhatra Dal on the occasion of International Human Rights Day.…
Read MoreEscaped ministers and MPs join Sheikh Hasina’s virtual rally in London
Desk report Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina held a virtual rally with leaders in London, UK. Several ministers, state ministers and members of parliament from the previous Awami League government were seen in the audience of that rally. The former cabinet secretary was also seen. All of them have been absconding since August 5. Accurate information about their whereabouts was not available. Finally, they were seen together at the London rally. An audio of that rally was posted on the Awami League’s verified X handle today, Monday (December 9). The…
Read MoreBnp believes elections are possible within 4 months
Desk report BNP Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan believes that three to four months are enough to complete the reforms and hold the elections. He said that it will take three to four months to complete the reforms being carried out by the government, including reforms in the administration, judiciary, and law and order forces, and to give the election a gift. He said these things at a press conference at the BNP Chairperson’s office in Gulshan on Monday. Nazrul Islam Khan further said, “The basic task of an…
Read MoreJamaat meets with British High Commissioner Sarah Cook
Bangladesh candidate High Commissioner Yogsutra Kushli has been courted by Islami on behalf of Bangladesh. Bagan Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman’s goal today held a meeting at the residence of the High Commissioner of a party party. Mahamatal Propaganda Propaganda Faizul Alam said in a message. In the message, the city, security and peace have been in a very cordial and cordial atmosphere. During the meeting, the opinion will be expressed that development, progress and bilateral relations will be further strengthened. A few days ago, it was also said that an…
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