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Khaleda returns home from hospital

Khaleda returns home from hospital

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia returned home on Friday night after receiving treatment at Evercare Hospital for two days. “Madam (Khaleda) was discharged from the hospital as per the advice of the medical board,” said her personal physician Prof AZM Zahid Hossain. He said the BNP chief l

Police arrest Quader's brother, AL leaders

Police arrest Quader's brother, AL leaders

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

Election 2026: AB announces candidates for 108 constituencies

Election 2026: AB announces candidates for 108 constituencies

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

No compromise on February election: Fakhrul

No compromise on February election: Fakhrul

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

Next polls significant stone in foundation of democracy

Next polls significant stone in foundation of democracy

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

Khaleda Zia hospitalised at midnight

Khaleda Zia hospitalised at midnight

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

Let's hold election to save people, says Fakhrul 

Let's hold election to save people, says Fakhrul 

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