Amid mounting speculation over the possible resignation of the President, Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad returned home from Thailand today, saying he was unaware of the developments as he had been outside the country. "I have heard the same thing that you have heard. I do not know what...
The BNP government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to bring an end to months of speculation by changing the country's highest constitutional office, with President Mohammed Shahabuddin likely to resign within the coming week, according to sources. Although the Constitution provides for...
Opposition MPs walked out of parliament after rejecting the treasury bench's move to form the Special Parliamentary Committee on Amending the Constitution in line with the July Charter. Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni proposed the names of 12 members for the 17-member Special Parliamentary Committee...
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday said the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) derives its entire political strength from the people and will never fear any obstacle as long as it continues to enjoy their support and goodwill. He said the government would overcome all challenges and rebuild...
A BNP lawmaker’s remarks perceived as targeting the attire of female opposition members triggered uproar and tension in parliament on Sunday, with part of his speech later expunged following objections from the opposition. The incident took place during a discussion on the supplementary budget...
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday elaborated on the vision behind his widely discussed declaration, “I Have a Plan”, saying every welfare-oriented initiative undertaken for the benefit of ordinary people formed part of that agenda. Addressing a massive public rally as chief guest in...
