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Attack on Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader's house in Rangpur

Attack on Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader's house in Rangpur

A group of attackers vandalised the home of Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader in Rangpur’s Senpara area on Thursday night. The incident occurred around 8:45 PM when the assailants shattered windows and set fire to a motorcycle at the residence, according to local media. Former mayor and Jatiy


Democracy still obstructed at every step, says Khaleda Zia

Democracy still obstructed at every step, says Khaleda Zia

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has said that democracy in Bangladesh “is still being obstructed at every step,” and called for its restoration. Speaking virtually at an event marking the death anniversary of former President Ziaur Rahman on Thursday, she described him as “the unique

Ishraque vows to intensify movement for mayoral office

Ishraque vows to intensify movement for mayoral office

BNP leader Ishraque Hossain said on Thursday his supporters will intensify their ongoing movement if the authorities further delay his oath-taking as mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). "If the swearing-in ceremony is not arranged immediately and the mayoral responsibilities are not hand

Election must be held by December

Election must be held by December

BNP acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Wednesday said that the next national election must be held by next December and urged his party members to gear up accordingly. He warned that his party will not accept any pretext or excuse to delay the people's right to vote. He came up with the remark

Azhar demands trial for 'judicial killings'

Azhar demands trial for 'judicial killings'

Jamaat-e-Islami Assistant Secretary General ATM Azharul Islam demanded trial for what he termed 'judicial killings' of political figures. He made the demand while addressing a gathering at Shahbagh in the capital on Wednesday shortly after his release from jail. Azhar, who was sentenced to death

Interim govt ‘rotten from head to toe’: Mirza Abbas

Interim govt ‘rotten from head to toe’: Mirza Abbas

BNP Standing Committee Member Mirza Abbas has launched a blistering attack on the interim government, declaring it “rotten from head to toe”. Speaking at a youth rally organised by the party’s affiliated organisations — Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal, Swechchhasebak Dal, and Chhatra