Envoys urge Hasina, Zia to work ‘shoulder to shoulder’

Wednesday 12th November, 2008   (IANS) Bangladesh’s former prime ministers Khaleda Zia and Sheikh Hasina must work ‘shoulder to shoulder’ for the Dec 18 polls and for the betterment of the country, the envoys of three European nations have said. The… बाँकी अंश »

Bangladesh fails to regain Commonwealth parliamentary membership

Without an elected parliament and ruled by a military-backed caretaker government, Bangladesh has failed to restore its membership in the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA).Delegates at the general assembly of the 54th CPA conference voted against Bangladesh's appeal, The Star newspaper… बाँकी अंश »

Busine  community roped in for Bangladesh political talks

The interim government in Bangladesh has involved the business community and diplomats in an effort to persuade leaders of the two principal parties to join in the political dialogue to prepare for elections this year.However, the political dialogue could be… बाँकी अंश »

Corruption trial on Hasina begins

Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed went on trial for corruption on Wednesday, facing accusations that she extorted US$ 435,000 dollars from a power company owner. Sheikh Hasina, leader of the Awami League party, stood in the dock of… बाँकी अंश »