Politics

Nationwide lockdown under consideration: Quader

Shawdesh desk: Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said Bangladesh will be put in lockdown if necessary to prevent the further spread of coronavirus in the country.

Violation of quarantine rules to invite action: Minister

Shawdesh Desk: Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Wednesday urged overseas returnee to follow the quarantine rules for the sake of the country, warning that stern action will be taken if

Ex-whip Shahidul Haque Jamal dies

Shawdesh Desk: Former BNP whip Shahidul Haque Jamal passed away at a hospital in Singapore early Wednesday. He was 76. He breathed his last at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore

Will shut educational institutions if necessary: Quader on COVID-19 preparation

Shawdesh desk: Terming the coronavirus situation in Bangladesh “normal”, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday said the government will take initiatives, including closure of educational institutions, considering the

HC grants permanent bail to Khaleda in Narail defamation case

Shawdesh Desk: The High Court has granted permanent bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in a defamation case filed for making ‘derogatory remarks’ on freedom fighters. The HC bench of

Don’t do politics over coronavirus, Quader urges BNP

Shawdesh Desk: Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday urged BNP to refrain from doing politics over any sensitive and human issue like coronavirus. He made the call while

SC lawyer appeals to PM, President for Khaleda’s release

Shawdesh Desk: A Supreme Court lawyer appealed to the President and Prime Minister on Tuesday seeking the release of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia. Advocate Yunus Ali Akhand sent letters to

CCC elections: JP candidate quits mayoral race

Shawdesh Desk: Jatiya Party contestant Solaiman Alam Sheth on Sunday withdrew from the mayoral race of the Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) elections scheduled for March 29. Solaiman informed journalists about