Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal
Lu’s visit: Old message, only louder
Secretary Lu’s visit, against these backgrounds, reiterated the message of the past year that the US would like to see a fair and inclusive election in Bangladesh and that it is concerned about the shrinking civic space.
Dec 10 Dhaka rally: Govt nod for Suhrawardy Udyan a ploy
While the government insists the BNP would be given permission to hold its December 10 rally at no other place but the capital’s Suhrawardy Udyan, BNP leaders think it’s a ploy to prevent their activists from joining the rally.
US human rights report on law enforcers misrepresents facts: Home Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has said the US State Department's recent human report on the abuse of power by the country's law enforcement agencies is contradictory.
Those who received threats will get special protection: Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal says all Bangladeshi citizens who were threatened by militant or terror outfits will be given special protection.
Illegal Migration: 495 foreigners in country’s jail
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan yesterday said 495 people have so far been arrested for illegal migration from neighbouring countries.
BNP to meet home minister tomorrow
A BNP delegation will meet Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal tomorrow over medical treatment of its imprisoned Chairperson Khaleda Zia.
Not more than one rider on bike on Pahela Baishakh: Kamal
The government places a bar on more than one person riding on a motorbike on Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year. The motorcyclist also cannot carry any bag on shoulder or hand for security concern on the day, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal tells journalists.
Home minister smells ‘big fish’ in Atia Mahal
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan voices suspicion that top militant leader might be inside Atia Mahal, where the army is carrying out “Operation Twilight”.
More suspects to be arrested soon
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal yesterday said more suspects in the killing of police superintendent Babul Akter's wife would be arrested soon.
Kamal pledges tough actions against extortion
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal says the government will deal with an iron hand, if anyone tries to extort the businessmen ahead of the holy month of Ramadan.
Leaders of other parties involved in anti-govt plot
Apart from BNP leader Aslam Chowdhury, several leaders of other political parties are also involved in a conspiracy against the
Buddhist monk murder is an isolated incident: Minister
Hours into the Buddhist monk murder in Bandarban, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal terms the killing as an isolated incident and points finger at the relatives of the victim.
Democracy pays heavily for Article 70
The HC's observations have upheld what Awami League MP, Asaduzzaman Khan, had forecasted over four decades ago. Asaduzzaman, who was a member of the Constitution Drafting Committee in 1972, strongly opposed the inclusion of Article 70 to impose restrictions on MPs.
Claim of IS baseless: minister
Reiterating that there is no presence of Islamic State in the country, Bangladesh home minister terms IS claim of today’s murder of a Hindu tailor in Tangail as baseless.
Homegrown militants under control: Kamal
Admitting that there is existence of homegrown militants in the country, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal claims that they are under control.
No IS existence in Bangladesh
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal yesterday reiterated that there is no base or organisational existence of global militant outfit Islamic State (IS) in Bangladesh.
Govt to scrutinise slain Nazim's writings: Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal says that the write-ups of the slain secular activist Nazimuddin Samad are needed to be scrutinised to see whether he wrote anything objectionable about religion.
Vuvuzela banned at Bangla new year celebration
Vuvuzela, matches and lighters have been banned at Mongol Shovajatra brought out from the Institute of Fine Arts in Dhaka every year to celebrate the Bangla new year, the home minister says.
Bill with death penalty provision for mutiny in Coast Guard placed
A bill, titled 'Bangladesh Coast Guard Bill, 2016', is placed in parliament having a provision of maximum punishment of death sentence for involvement in mutiny in the force.
