BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday urged people and political parties to resist the 'vested quarter' that, he alleged, is trying to create anarchy ahead of Monday's verdict in the case filed against 'fascist Sheikh Hasina for committing genocide'. "The verdict in the trial
Police have arrested 44 leaders and activists of the Awami League, a party banned from holding any activities, and its affiliates in various places in Cumilla. They were arrested between 6:00 am and 8:00 am on Sunday, Cumilla Police Superintendent Mohammad Nazir Ahmed Khan said. He said that base
A local BNP leader was shot dead in Chandraganj area of Lakshmipur on Saturday night, in what is being seen as yet another intra-party conflict over establishing dominance in the area. The victim, Abul Kalam Zahir, 50, was the general secretary of Ward No. 8 BNP under the Chandraganj Union unit.
BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said that if the BNP returns to power, it will take steps to ensure a more business-friendly environment for entrepreneurs across the country. He made the remarks on Saturday while speaking at the Faridpur Divisional Business Forum mee
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said his party will give top priority to resolving longstanding water-sharing disputes and stopping what he described as ‘Indian hegemony’ with Bangladesh. Talking to reporters after inspecting a rubber dam built on the Maha
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today (Saturday) said that the aspiration of the July Uprising is a new Bangladesh. He said, "The self-sacrifice and aspiration of the martyrs in the July Uprising is a new Bangladesh. A new Bangladesh where no fascist will ever be born again, w
The Election Commission is going to hold talks with 12 political parties, including the Jamaat-e-Islami, on Monday for its third day of dialogue with political stakeholders ahead of the parliamentary elections. On Saturday, EC’s Public Relations Assistant Director, Md Ashadul Haque said the
A delegation of the National Citizen Party (NCP) met with the visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission team on Friday at the Intercontinental Dhaka for a courtesy and policy discussion. The NCP delegation thanked the IMF for its continued support to Bangladesh during this crucial period
Eight Islamist political parties have announced a three-point list of demands, including a separate date for the July National Charter referendum and the resignations of three advisors to the interim government. Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher placed the demand on behalf
BNP National Standing Committee Member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury says if there is any unrest on the day of the verdict in the crimes against humanity case against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, it will be controlled by law-enforcing agencies. It is not the responsibility of any political
BNP senior leader Salahuddin Ahmed on Friday said no imposed law, order or forced proposal can be allowed to interfere with the sovereignty of the National Parliament. "We do not want the sovereignty of the National Parliament to be undermined in any way. That is why we will not allow any imposed
The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday began its long-awaited dialogue with registered political parties, pledging to play a completely neutral role in the forthcoming 13th national election and seeking the cooperation of all political actors to ensure a credible vote. Chief Election Commissione
The Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) has revoked the lifetime membership of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The decision was made on Wednesday night during DUCSU's second executive meeting. DUCSU Vice President Shadik Kayem confirmed the matter following the meeting. Sheikh Ha
