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Rashed Prodhan's PS detained

Rashed Prodhan's PS detained

Police have detained Jatiya Gonotantrik Party (JAGPA) spokesperson Rashed Prodhan's PS Jony Nandi. According to concerned police station, Jonny Nandi was taken from in front of Rashed Prodhan's residence in the capital's Mohammadpur area on Friday afternoon. Dhaka Metropolitan Police Additional D


Enemies of sovereignty cannot be trusted: Tarique

Enemies of sovereignty cannot be trusted: Tarique

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has hit out at certain political elements, accusing them of using the pretext of “state reform” to mislead the public. In a pointed reference to the Jamaat-e-Islami on Monday, he said attempts to “confuse the people about the July Charter” have

Tarique accuses ‘some parties’ of misleading people

Tarique accuses ‘some parties’ of misleading people

BNP chief and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has accused “some political parties” of deliberately misleading the public over the July Charter, while reaffirming his party’s commitment to fully implementing its provisions. Standing before thousands at a public rally at Altafunnesa

Political parties call for review of fuel price hike

Political parties call for review of fuel price hike

Several political parties have expressed deep concern over the government’s decision to raise fuel prices, urging an immediate review of the move. In separate statements sent to the media on Sunday, party leaders called on the government to reconsider the decision, with some also suggesting

No harassment for political ideology: Speaker Hafiz

No harassment for political ideology: Speaker Hafiz

Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad has emphasised the need for a system to ensure that people are not harassed because of their political ideology. After a meeting at Bhola Circuit House on Saturday afternoon, he said: "The main task of a political party is to develop the economy.  “

NCP forms 53-member women’s wing committee

NCP forms 53-member women’s wing committee

The National Citizens Party (NCP) has announced a 53-member central convening committee of its associate body, Jatiya Nari Shakti. The committee was announced on Saturday through a press release, approved under the directives of NCP Convener Nahid Islam and Member Secretary Akhter Hossen. Monira

Jamaat to support just causes, oppose injustice: Ameer

Jamaat to support just causes, oppose injustice: Ameer

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Friday said his party would support the government on all just causes in consideration of public interest. He also said on the other hand, injustice and any actions that undermine people's rights would be opposed by them vehemently. "We will

AK Party proposes MoU with BNP leadership

AK Party proposes MoU with BNP leadership

Türkiye’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) on Friday proposed signing a party-to-party Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to deepen ties, marking a new dimension in political engagement between the two parties. The proposal was made

Police detain Rashed Prodhan’s aide

Police detain Rashed Prodhan’s aide

Police have taken Jony Nandi, the personal assistant to Jatiya Ganatantrik Party (JAGPA) spokesperson Rashed Prodhan, into custody following a physical altercation during a protest in Dhaka's Mohammadpur on Friday. The incident occurred when a group of BNP leaders and activists gathered in front o

Shafiqur: BNP govt on “wrong track”

Shafiqur: BNP govt on “wrong track”

Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has said the BNP-led government is “moving in the wrong direction”, warning that delays in turning key ordinances into law and alleged moves to amend the Constitution risk undermining democratic governance. Speaking at a party event in Moghbazar on