Sunday, 15 Jun, 2025

Politics

BNP launches nationwide tree plantation campaign

The BNP and its affiliated bodies have launched a nationwide tree plantation drive to mark World Environment Day, following a call from Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman. As part of this initiative, various BNP-affiliated student and other organizations have undertaken coordinated

Yunus-Tarique London meeting signals hope for democracy: Dudu

BNP Vice Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu today said the recent London meeting between Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus and BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has given the nation hope that democracy is back on track. Speaking at a discussion at the National Press Club, Dudu said the meeting

Fakhrul welcomes poll timeline set by interim govt

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today welcomed the interim government’s decision to hold the national election in mid-February, calling it a major political turning point. Speaking at the BNP Chairperson's Office in Gulshan, Fakhrul expressed deep gratitude

CA Yunus, Tarique Rahman begin Dorchester talk

A highly anticipated dialogue between Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus and BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has started at London’s Dorchester Hotel, seeking to untangle the political deadlock back home. The crucial dialogue started on Friday (June 13) at 9:00am

Dhaka to Dorchester: A two-hour talk that could tilt politics

A highly anticipated political meeting between Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus and BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman is set to take place on Friday (June 13) at London’s historic Dorchester Hotel. The meeting slated from 9am to 11am (London time), is being seen as a

UK freezes properties of Bangladesh's ex-minister Saifuzzaman 

The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has frozen a number of properties linked to Saifuzzaman Chowdhury, Bangladesh’s former Minister of Land, following a legal request from Bangladeshi authorities investigating him for alleged money laundering. The move,

Tulip Siddiq's letter received: Press Secretary 

Tulip Siddiq, former UK city minister and niece of ousted Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, has formally requested a meeting with Professor Muhammad Yunus, head of Bangladesh’s interim government currently visiting the UK. The request was confirmed on Tuesday by Chief

CA, Tarique Rahman London talks may open 'New Dimension': Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said the forthcoming meeting between party’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus in London on Friday (June 13) could open a “new dimension” in the politics. He came up with the remark

Yunus and Tarique to meet in London on June 13 

In a significant political development, Bangladesh’s interim government chief adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, and acting BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman are set to hold a meeting in London on June 13, party sources have confirmed. The meeting, scheduled to take place at the

Former President Abdul Hamid returns from Thailand 

Former President Abdul Hamid returned to Bangladesh in the early hours of Monday (June 9), a month after leaving the country for medical treatment, amid ongoing controversy over a murder case filed against him. Abdul Hamid, who served as president under the Awami League government,

Kader Siddique's wife passes away

Nasrin Siddiqui, a central committee member of the Krishak Sramik Janata League (KSJL) and wife of party president Bangabir Abdul Kader Siddique, has died in Dhaka. She breathed her last on Saturday night (June 7) while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in the capital, the

BNP wants national election in December, not April: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday (June 7) called for the next national election to be held in December this year instead of April 2026, saying the proposed schedule is unsuitable for the election. He said, “We firmly believe that holding the election

Khaleda Zia extends Eid greetings to nation

BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has extended Eid-ul-Azha greetings to the nation, her personal physician Dr AZM Zahid Hossain said on Friday night. He said Khaleda, the former prime minister, wishes a joyful Eid for all and would feel her own Eid is meaningful only if the people can

Fair election impossible under current advisory council: Ishraque  

BNP leader Ishraque Hossain on Friday (June 6) alleged that the current advisory council of the interim government has lost neutrality, saying no fair and acceptable election is possible under their oversight. He made the remark while visiting the National Eidgah ground around 12 noon

Tarique Rahman extends Eid-ul-Azha greetings nationwide

BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman has extended warm greetings to the people of Bangladesh and Muslims around the world on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. He conveyed the message through a post on his verified Facebook page at around 7:00pm Bangladesh time on Thursday (June 5).

Zubaida Rahman leaves for London to celebrate Eid with family

Dr. Zubaida Rahman, wife of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, left Dhaka for London this morning to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha with her husband and daughter. She departed for London on a Qatar Airways flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 11 am on Thursday (June 5). 

Govt hands over mutation papers of Gulshan residence to Khaleda Zia

The interim government has formally handed over mutation documents for BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s Gulshan residence, which was originally allotted to her by the state more than four decades ago. According to BNP sources, Housing and Public Works Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan and

AL leader Murad sent to jail in murder case

A Dhaka court on Tuesday sent Shahe Alam Murad, former general secretary of Dhaka South Awami League, to jail in connection with the murder of trader Abdul Wadud during last July's mass uprising. Metropolitan Magistrate Md Sefatullah issued the order after police produced Murad in

BNP expected budget talks with parties: Amir Khasru

BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury today said the interim government missed an opportunity to prepare the FY2025–26 budget through dialogue with political parties and civil society. Speaking at a post-budget press conference at BNP Chairperson’s

Ex-minister Kamal Mojumder shown arrested in arms case

A Dhaka court today showed former state minister Kamal Ahmed Mojumder arrested in an arms case filed with Banani Police Station. He was produced before the court, which then ordered his return to jail. Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Md Ziadur Rahman passed the order as