Bangladesh Parliament Opposition BNP chief Khaleda reminds of ‘final’ programme

Sylhet, Oct 20, 2011 (bdnews24)—Opposition BNP chief Khaleda Zia has reminded the government of a ‘final’ anti-government movement, to be announced after the road marches. “We will announce the final movement programme soon. You must all prepare for that programme. We will remove this government and put a patriotic one in place,” she said, addressing [...]

‘Khaleda may be released any day’

Detained former prime minister Khaleda Zia may be released any day, said communications adviser Ghulam Quader on Sunday. Asked if the BNP chairperson would be released from special jail this week, Quader told reporters he was not in a position to specify the exact date and time. “It’s certain that Khaleda Zia will be freed, [...]

Tarique’s hope for release gets a blow

Tarique’s hope for release gets a blow Govt, ACC appeal against his bail orders; NBR sues Moudud, Pintu Source: The Daily Star The possibility of Tarique Rahman’s release hit a fresh snag yesterday after the government and the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) appealed against the High Court (HC) bail orders in seven of the 13 cases [...]

AL mulls agitation to force govt to drop all charges against Hasina

The Awami League (AL) may go for tougher programmes, including street agitations, in a couple of weeks to force the government to withdraw all charges against Sheikh Hasina and lift the state of emergency. The party will also speak out against holding upazila elections ahead of the general elections at its meetings with the Election [...]

Remand for Tarique rejected

Court Correspondent Two different courts of Dhaka yesterday, rejected two petitions to put BNP’s Senior Joint Secretary General and former Premier Khaleda Zia’s elder son Tarique Rahman on remand for 7 days each. However, if necessary, I0 was permitted to quiz Tarique at the jail gate.In one case Tarique was accused of extortioning Taka one [...]