Tasnim Jara, an independent candidate of Dhaka-9 seat, on Saturday unveiled her election manifesto, pledging to stop billing residents for undelivered gas and ensure local issues are tracked through a transparent digital dashboard. In a post on her verified Facebook page, the former National Citiz
After nearly 21 years, the historic Polo Ground in the port city of Chattogram is once again set to witness a defining political moment as BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman prepares to address a major election rally on Sunday. The port city is buzzing with excitement as BNP leaders, activists and suppor
At least 11 houses have been vandalised, three set on fire, and more than 500 crude bombs exploded during attacks in Shariatpur Sadar, allegedly triggered by a dispute over joining the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). The incident took place around 11:00 pm on Friday in Chargayghar village of S
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman today (Saturday) said his party would form an inclusive government involving all sections of people if it comes to power. "If we get the opportunity to govern, Insha'Allah we will form a government taking everyone along. United efforts are needed
Law and order and the control of corruption are the two priorities BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman wants to put at the centre of his political “plan”. He outlined this on Saturday afternoon while speaking with the winners of the “Amar Bhabnay Bangladesh”, a national reel-making
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has reminded voters that those campaigning with the "Weighing Scale" symbol opposed the independence of Bangladesh. Speaking during a mass outreach programme on Saturday in Thakurgaon Sadar Upazila, Fakhrul recalled how people were forced to flee t
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has rejected allegations by Jamaat-e-Islami that it has reached an agreement with India to return to power, describing the claim as “total propaganda”. Mahdi Amin, spokesperson for the BNP’s Central Election Steering Committee, clarified t
BNP leader Tarique Rahman is set to begin the next phase of his election campaign in the port city of Chattogram on Sunday after kicking off the drive in Sylhet. Tarique is due to arrive in Chattogram by air from Dhaka at 7:35 pm on Saturday and will stay overnight in the city, the party announced
Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has pledged to take initiatives to restore life to Teesta and other northern rivers if his party forms a 10-party coalition government. At an election rally organised by the alliance in Gaibandha on Saturday, he said the initiative would not only benefit peopl
Election candidates of different political parties and independent ones are passing busy time conducting campaigns to attract voters as the Election Commission (EC) has unveiled constituency-wise final voter list. Candidates of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Nation
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said a fear-free environment must be ensured to hold a free and fair national parliamentary election. He made the comment in a statement sent to the media on Friday, following the shooting of Keraniganj BNP leader Hasan Molla. In the statement, Mi
BNP Secretary General and Thakurgaon-1 constituency candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir formally started his election campaign on Friday afternoon with a road meeting and public outreach event at Sholthari Bazar in Debipur union, the constituency’s southernmost area. Addressing a large gat
BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed on Friday assured salt workers of resolving existing problems in the country’s salt industry once BNP is voted to power through the upcoming general elections. He made the assurance during his surprise visit to a salt field located in Magnama La
