21 August grenade attack
Khaleda can’t evade responsibility for Aug-21 attack: Info Minister
Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud says BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia cannot evade the responsibility for the grisly August-21 grenade attack.
Hearing on death references in Aug 21 grenade attack cases likely this year
The High Court (HC) may start hearing on the death references and appeals in August 21 grenade attack cases by this year as paper books of those will be prepared in two-four months, says Law Minister Anisul Huq.
Perpetrators of Aug 21 grenade attack will be punished: PM
Accusing the past BNP-Jamaat government and Begum Khaleda Zia and her elder son Tarique Rahman of perpetrating the August 21 grenade attack on an Awami League rally in the capital, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asserts that punishment would be inflicted to those responsible for the heinous attack.
Tarique to be exposed for highest punishment: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has said the mastermind of 21st August grenade attack Tarique Rahman will be exposed for the highest punishment.
August 21 attack: 2 sent to jail on surrender
A Dhaka court sends two convicts to jail after they surrendered before it in connection with a case filed over grenade attack on an Awami League rally 15 years ago.
August 21 Grenade Attack Cases / Death references reach HC for examination
The death references on August 21 grenade attack cases yesterday reached the High Court for examination of the trial court's verdict that sentenced 19 persons including former state minister and BNP leader Lutfozzaman Babar to death, while 19 others including BNP's acting chairman Tarique Rahman got life imprisonment.
‘Govt doesn’t want to curb free speech’
The government has no intention to curb freedom of expression which lays foundation of its democratic governance, Law Minister Anisul Huq briefs diplomats.
21 August Attack: Babar-nama
It was the cabinet's oath-taking night after the 2001 parliamentary elections. The phone rang in the newsroom of The Daily Star. On the other end of the phone was the quivering voice of a man who, in his Dhaka University student days, was an infamous “armed cadre” of a political party.
Bringing Tarique back not difficult: AG
Attorney General Mahbubey Alam yesterday said it will not be difficult for the government to bring Tarique Rahman, BNP's senior vice chairman who is a convict in the August 21 grenade attack cases, back to the country.
BNP wants punishment of real culprits, says Fakhrul
BNP yesterday said the party wants exemplary punishment of the real culprits of the August 21 grenade attack, and alleged that the government is making efforts to fulfill its desire, using the case as a political tool.
Khaleda, Tarique directly involved in Aug 21 grenade attack: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina accuses the then BNP government of perpetrating the barbaric grenade attack on an Awami League rally in 2004, saying that there is no doubt that Khaleda Zia and her son Tarique Rahman were directly involved in the carnage.
August 21 grenade attack: Court ends days proceedings abruptly
A Dhaka court adjourns abruptly the proceedings of two cases filed over August 21 grenade attack as several defence counsels fail to appear before it and those who were present there were not prepared.
21st Aug grenade attack: Prosecution ends factual argument
Prosecution completes their closing arguments on facts in the cases filed over the 21st August grenade attack in 2004 that left 24 Awami League leaders and activists killed and scores injured.
Tarique assured Aug 21 attackers of admin's help
The prosecution in the August 21 attack cases yesterday told a Dhaka court that BNP Senior Vice-Chairman Tarique Rahman had assured Huji leader Mufti Abdul Hannan and his accomplices of all administrative assistance in carrying out the grenade attack on an Awami League rally in 2004.
Babar released on parole to attend mother’s janaza
Condemned convict in 10 truck arms case and former State Minister Lutfozzaman Babar is released on parole for six hours for attending the namaj-e-janaza of his mother.
Aug 21 carnage: Who did it? (video)
The gruesome killing on August 21, 2004 was one of the most shocking political crimes in the country's history. But what is more shocking is the list of the culprits behind the attack that has come into light after latest investigations.
August 21: The day that changed politics, forever
That humid August afternoon changed Bangladesh politics, perhaps forever. An Awami League rally was in progress at the Bangabandhu Avenue and it was around 5.15pm at the fag end of the rally when Sheikh Hasina, then the opposition leader, started her speech from the top of an open truck.
Hasina blames govt, asks it to quit
Leader of the Opposition Shiekh Hasina blamed the BNP-led coalition government for yesterday's bomb and gun-attacks that she had narrowly escaped and demanded its immediate resignation. "When the bombs were hurled, my leaders and workers shielded me in such a way that I could escape the attacks," Hasina, also president of the main opposition Awami League (AL), told the BBC Bangla Service last night.
