Shahadat Hossain, chairman of the Bangladesh Liberal Democratic Party (BLDP), joined BNP on Monday dissolving his own party. He formally joined the party around 4:20 pm at the BNP chairperson’s Gulshan office, presenting a bouquet to BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury
BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia is responding to treatment at Evercare Hospital in the capital as she did in the past, according to her personal physician and BNP leader Dr AZM Zahid Hossain. Addressing the media outside the hospital on Wednesday night, the BNP standing committee member said the
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Wednesday called on party members to intensify their efforts to win public support in the upcoming election, saying that ensuring the victory of the ‘Sheaf of Paddy’ is essential to protect the country and promote its progress through the party&rsqu
National Citizen Party (NCP) on Wednesday announced the names of its first batch of 125 preliminary nominees for the upcoming national parliamentary elections. The list was disclosed by Member Secretary Akhter Hossen at a press conference held at the party’s makeshift office in the city&rsqu
National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Wednesday said the party is participating in the election to ensure a ‘Yes’ victory in the referendum, not to come to power, following the announcement of its candidates for 125 constituencies. “Let us not forget, this election
BNP senior leader Mirza Abbas on Wednesday said those who talk about ‘reforms’, except BNP, do not actually know what reforms the country needs, as they are only focused on gaining power. “Those who still speak about reforms don’t even understand what to reform. They surely
The National Citizen Party (NCP) has announced the first phase of its preliminary list of nominated candidates in 125 constituencies for the upcoming national election. However, the name of rickshaw-puller Sujan, who rose to fame for his iconic salute during last year's July uprising, is not inclu
BNP’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday announced that all women across the country will be brought under a universal 'Family Card' scheme if the party forms the next government, aiming to make four crore families economically self-reliant. Speaking at a views-exchange event with ret
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday pledged that his party will fully ensure the independence of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to effectively control corruption in the country if its returns to power. “Today is International Anti-Corruption Day. We must pull the reins on cor
At least 10 activists of the Jamaat-e-Islami have been injured in an attack on the motorcade of the party’s leader Shahinur Alam, who has been nominated to contest in the parliamentary polls from the Sirajganj-1 constituency. Kazipur Police chief Shah Enayetur Rahman confirmed the incident o
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami will collect public opinion through an online platform to prepare its manifesto for the upcoming 13th national election. Party Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman announced the initiative in a post from his verified Facebook page on Tuesday morning. “One meaningful suggesti
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday urged political leaders and people to remain united in safeguarding the gains of last year’s July mass uprising, saying the sacrifices of the young people who lost their lives must not go in vain. “Let us work together to con
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday said his party is ready to lead a fresh strong and comprehensive drive against corruption if voted to power as graft has become deeply rooted in Bangladesh and continues to disrupt the daily lives of millions of people. “Fighting corruption
