Friday, 11 Jul, 2025

Politics

Justice must be served for July killings, says Fakhrul

The trial of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for “July massacre” has begun and justice must be done those who worked in favour of the fascist regime, said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. He made the remarks while speaking to journalists on Wednesday

Tarique Rahman supports Ritu Porna Chakma’s ailing mother

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has extended his support to the mother of national women’s football team forward Ritu Porna Chakma, who is battling cancer. A delegation from Amra BNP Poribar (We are BNP family), led by BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi and

Jubo Dal leader dismissed for violating discipline in Narsingdi

A local Jubo Dal leader was expelled over alleged involvement in an attack, vandalism, and looting at an under-construction cement factory in Narsingdi. The leader was identified as Monir Uzzaman Monir, president of the Jubo Dal’s Danga Union unit in Palash upazila. Nazmul

Chinese envoy meets BNP secretary general, senior leaders

A delegation of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) held a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen at the BNP Chairperson’s political office in Gulshan on Tuesday morning (July 8). The BNP delegation was led by the party’s Secretary General, Mirza Fakhrul

JaPa expels Anisul, Hawlader, Chunnu for breaching discipline

Jatiya Party has removed three of its senior leaders — Barrister Anisul Islam Mahmud, ABM Ruhul Amin Hawlader, and Md Mujibul Haque Chunnu — from all party positions, including their primary membership, citing violations of party discipline. The decision was confirmed in a

EC asks all political parties except AL to submit financial statement by July 31

Election Commission (EC) has asked all registered political parties, except Awami League (AL), to submit their financial statements for the calendar year 2024 by July 31, as per the commission’s regulations. EC Secretary Akhter Ahmed confirmed the matter on Monday (July 7),

Delay in election will push country backward: Mirza Fakhrul

The longer the national election is delayed, the more the country will fall behind," said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at an event held in Sylhet. He also warned that if the national polls are stretched or delayed, the country would face risks such as

GM Quader appoints Shameem Haider Patwary JP Secretary General

Jatiya Party (JP) Chairman GM Quader has appointed Barrister Shameem Haider Patwary, also MP from Gaibandha-1 constituency, as the new Secretary General of the party, replacing Md. Mujibul Haque Chunnu. The appointment was confirmed on Monday (July 7) by the party chairman’s

Interim govt to hold national polls in February, hopes Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday (July 7) expressed optimism that a national election will be held under an interim government in February. He said, “We hope the interim government will organise national elections in February. Only through fair

BNP denies issuing press release circulated online

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has denied issuing a press release that recently went viral on social media, allegedly bearing the name of its Senior Joint Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi. The statement, which circulated widely on Facebook and was picked up by some

Some quarters spread misinformation on BNP’s reform stance

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has alleged that some vested quarters are deliberately spreading misinformation suggesting that the BNP is doubtful about the ongoing reform initiatives.  He also claimed that misleading information is being circulated about the

Tarique Rahman likens AL repression to Yazid's tyranny

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has compared the oppression carried out by Awami League leaders to the tyranny of Yazid’s forces, drawing parallels as the nation prepares to observe the holy Ashura. In a message issued on the eve of Ashura, Tarique Rahman said the 10th of

BNP forms committee to mark pvt varsity contributions 

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has formed a preparatory committee to organize a discussion and tribute program on July 19 to mark the contributions of students and teachers of private universities during July uprising. In a press release, issued on Friday (July 4) from

Justice and electoral reforms must before national polls: Hasnat

Justice and electoral reforms are the main goal ahead of any election, said Hasnat Abdullah, Chief Coordinator of the South Zone of the National Consensus Party (NCP). He made the remark on Friday (July 4) while speaking to journalists in Thakurgaon after concluding the party’s

Reforms must before national polls, says Jamaat Ameer

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman on Friday said that a fair election is only possible if necessary reforms are implemented first. He made the remarks while speaking to reporters at Saidpur Airport in Nilphamari around noon before heading to Rangpur to attend a

Jubo League leader held in Meherpur

A local Jubo League leader has been arrested early Friday (July 4) from his residence in Uttarpara area of the upazila in Meherpur. The arrestee Shafi Kamal Palash is the general secretary of the’s Gangni upazila unit. He was also a lecturer at Gangni Pilot School and College.

This is not Sheikh Hasina’s Bangladesh: Nahid Islam

National Citizens’ Party (NCP) Convenor Nahid Islam on Friday said this is not Sheikh Hasina’s Bangladesh. This is the country of students and the people. He made the remark while addressing a rally at the Old Bus Stand intersection in Thakurgaon during the inauguration of

Salahuddin seeks fascist-free courts for judicial independence

BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed on Thursday (July 3) said that both the higher and lower courts must be made free from fascist influence for the judiciary to function independently and fairly. He was talking to journlaists after the second phase, ninth day of dialogue

EC publishes gazette restoring Jamaat’s registration, symbol

Election Commission (EC) has published the official gazette confirming the restoration of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s registration as a political party, including its traditional election symbol—the scale. EC officials confirmed the development on Thursday (July 3).

BNP calls emergency press conference this afternoon

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will hold an emergency press conference this afternoon to address the country’s ongoing political situation. The briefing will take place at 1 pm at the BNP Chairperson’s political office in Gulshan of the capital, BNP Assistant Office