Police have arrested nine leaders and activists of banned Awami League (AL), including brother of former minister Obaidul Quader, from different areas in the capital. Muhammad Talebur Rahman, deputy commissioner (Media and Public Relations) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), disclosed the develop
The Amar Bangladesh Party (AB Party) on Thursday announced the names of its candidates for 108 constituencies as part of its first phase list for the upcoming 12th parliamentary election. AB Party Chairman Mojibur Rahman Monju announced the names at a press conference held at the Far East Tower au
Accusing a quarter of trying to create unrest by raising unnecessary issues like the proportional representation (PR) system, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday said there will be no compromise on holding the next national election in February 2026. "A certain quarter is
National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam has said that signing the July Charter through an order without a legal basis would be "meaningless." He added that the party would not participate in any related events until the matter is clarified. Speaking at a press conference at the party&rsq
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Thursday reaffirmed his party's commitment to ensuring food security and protecting the dignity of farmers. In a post on his Facebook page on the occasion of World Food Day, he said Bangladesh's farmers are the backbone of the nation and deserve to be equal pa
The top officials of the Election Commission (EC) have met with the members of an Australian delegation. They discussed tackling misinformation and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) on social media ahead of the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad election. Both the sides exchanged views on the pro
Young politicians and diplomats from Sweden and Norway describe Bangladesh's upcoming national elections as a "significant stone in the foundation of democracy" and hopes for a peaceful and inclusive transition of power. Their remarks came at a reception jointly organised by the Swedish and Norweg
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has been admitted to Evercare Hospital in Dhaka for health examinations. She left her Gulshan residence “Feroza” at 12:40 am on Thursday and reached the hospital at 12:25 am. Her personal physician Prof AZM Zahid Hossain told bdnews24.com said that up
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Wednesday warned that any disruption in the democratic process could lead to the ‘entry of a dark horse’, creating more uncertainty in the country’s political situation. Talking to reporters at the party’s Nayapaltan c
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday called upon all not to create further divisions raising the demands for referendum and PR, rather to help holding the upcoming election to save the countrymen. "Let's hold the election quickly to sa
A delegation of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) led by Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed visited the site of the devastating fire at a RMG factory and chemical warehouse at Sialbari in Mirpur. The BNP delegation visited the place on Tuesday night, hours after the fire erupt
The National Consensus Commission (NCC) has sent the final version of the July National Charter to political parties ahead of its signing, scheduled for October 17, Commission Vice-Chair Prof Ali Riaz confirmed to The Financial Express on Tuesday. The commission has also made a copy of the charter
In a sharp reaction to the Election Commission’s latest letter, the National Citizen Party (NCP) on Tuesday insisted that the ‘Water Lily’ must be allocated as its electoral symbol, saying the matter “does not depend on the Commission’s whim.” “Even today,
