Mahmudur Rahman Manna

Manna appears on political scene, ends speculation on absence

Nagorik Oikya Convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna appeared in a political programme today, ending speculation about his absence from the political scene

‘Sheaf of paddy’, symbol of democracy: Manna

Mahmudur Rahman Manna, convener of Nagorik Oikya and Oikyafront contender for Bogura-2 constituency, says “sheaf of paddy” is the symbol of democracy while “boat” stands for autocracy.

'Bigger' movement if govt refuses to talk

The Jatiya Oikyafront will announce a “bigger” movement from their grand rally at Suhrawardy Udyan tomorrow if the government refuses to sit with them for a dialogue within the time, one of the alliance's leaders said yesterday.

Manna slams govt for holding talks with 14-party components

Nagarik Oikya Convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna criticises the government for holding dialogue with the components of the 14-party alliance.

Return Manna’s passport for 3 months, SC asks magistrate

The Supreme Court directs the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate of Dhaka to return the passport of Nagarik Oikya Convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna for three months so that he can go abroad for treatment.

Next Polls: Several parties discuss launch of a political platform

Leaders of several political parties last night met to discuss the launching of a political platform with eye on the next general election

Cops 'intervene informal meeting’ of civil, political leaders at Uttara house

Police allegedly intervene an “informal meeting” of a group of civil society leaders and political personalities at a house in Uttara of Dhaka. Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) President ASM Abdur Rob arranged the meeting at his residence, house no. 14 in Sector-3, around 7:30pm, reports our staff correspondent.

HC issues rule over Manna’s bail

High Court issues two separate rules asking the government to explain in three weeks as to why Mahmudur Rahman Manna, currently in jail, should not be granted bail in two cases.

Nagorik Oikya demands Manna’s treatment, release

Civil society platform Nagorik Oikya demands proper treatment and release of their imprisoned leader Mahmudur Rahman Manna.

July 14, 2017
July 14, 2017

Cops 'intervene informal meeting’ of civil, political leaders at Uttara house

Police allegedly intervene an “informal meeting” of a group of civil society leaders and political personalities at a house in Uttara of Dhaka. Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) President ASM Abdur Rob arranged the meeting at his residence, house no. 14 in Sector-3, around 7:30pm, reports our staff correspondent.

March 21, 2016
March 21, 2016

HC issues rule over Manna’s bail

High Court issues two separate rules asking the government to explain in three weeks as to why Mahmudur Rahman Manna, currently in jail, should not be granted bail in two cases.

January 18, 2016
January 18, 2016

Nagorik Oikya demands Manna’s treatment, release

Civil society platform Nagorik Oikya demands proper treatment and release of their imprisoned leader Mahmudur Rahman Manna.

December 10, 2015
December 10, 2015

HC scraps Manna’s remand order

The High Court scraps a lower court order that placed Nagorik Oikya Convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna on a seven-day remand in a sedition case.

April 16, 2015
April 16, 2015

Manna denied proper treatment: Nagorik Oikyo

Nagorik Oikyo Convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna is taken to jail before he was given sufficient treatment from the hospitals, the party alleges.

April 7, 2015
April 7, 2015

Manna denied bail again

A Dhaka court again rejects bail petition of Nagorik Oikya convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna in a case filed on charge of trying to instigate revolt by the armed forces.

March 29, 2015
March 29, 2015

Manna won’t join mayoral race

Wife of detained Nagorik Oikya convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna alleges that the jail authorities had not allowed proper treatment for her husband

March 24, 2015
March 24, 2015

4 more collect forms for mayoral race

Four mayoral aspirants collect nomination forms today for contesting the upcoming elections to the Dhaka city corporations.

March 19, 2015
March 19, 2015

Fair trial will prove Manna innocent, wife tells media

Nagorik Oikya Convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna will be proved innocent if he gets a fair trial, his wife says

March 12, 2015
March 12, 2015

Manna’s plea for remand cancellation rejected

A Dhaka court reject a petition filed by the counsel for Nagorik Oikya Convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna seeking cancellation of his 10-day remand in sedition case