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Jamaat team meets Bhutan PM

Jamaat team meets Bhutan PM

A Jamaat-e-Islami delegation, led by its chief Shafiqur Rahman, has met with Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay in Dhaka. The meeting took place on Sunday at the InterContinental Dhaka. In a media statement, Jamaat said the discussion was held in a cordial and friendly atmosphere. The dele

Khaleda admitted to Evercare Hospital for medical tests

Khaleda admitted to Evercare Hospital for medical tests

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has been admitted to Evercare Hospital for medical examinations. Her personal physician AZM Zahid Hossain confirmed the matter on Sunday. Following the advice of her medical board, she is staying in a private cabin for a series of tests, he said.  “The boar

NCP voices concern over lack of level playing field

NCP voices concern over lack of level playing field

National Citizens’ Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Sunday expressed deep concern over what he described as the absence of a proper level playing field ahead of the upcoming national election. Speaking at a press conference organised by the party in Shahbagh, Nahid said the NCP expects a

BNP leader Zainul Abedin urges India to return Hasina

BNP leader Zainul Abedin urges India to return Hasina

BNP Chairperson’s Advisory Council member Zainul Abedin Farroque on Sunday urged India to immediately return deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh under the existing extradition treaty to uphold the agreement and maintain friendly bilateral relations. “The International Cr

Jamaat Ameer expects next polls to create new history

Jamaat Ameer expects next polls to create new history

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman today (Saturday said the upcoming national election is expected to create a new history in Bangladesh, but warned any attempt to tamper the polls would face a “resolute response”. “Any attempt to manipulate votes or occupy polling centres

Tarique mourns quake deaths, slams lack of precautions

Tarique mourns quake deaths, slams lack of precautions

Expressing profound sorrow over the loss of lives in Friday’s earthquake, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman said the casualties and damage could have been reduced had proper precautionary measures been taken in advance. “A devastating earthquake today caused extensive damage to severa

Rizvi sees caretaker govt system as lifeblood of democracy

Rizvi sees caretaker govt system as lifeblood of democracy

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today (Thursday) said the caretaker government system is the lifeblood of democracy. He said, "Today, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the caretaker government. This caretaker government system was the lifeblood for the practice and exercise

Journalists to enjoy greater freedom after election: Khosru

Journalists to enjoy greater freedom after election: Khosru

BNP standing committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said that journalists will be able to practice freer and more independent journalism if BNP forms the next government, reaffirming that the party has always stood for media freedom. “Ziaur Rahman broke the idea of Baksal’s

Caretaker government key to fair elections: Amir Khosru

Caretaker government key to fair elections: Amir Khosru

BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday said that only a caretaker government can ensure a free and fair national election, welcoming the restoration of the system as a positive development. Speaking to reporters after an event at Dhaka University on Thursday morning