Monday, 28 Jul, 2025

Politics

BNP submits audit report to EC

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Sunday submitted its financial report for the 2024 calendar year to the Election Commission (EC), showing a surplus income of over Tk 10.85 crore. According to the report, the party earned a total of Tk 15,65,94,842 while spending Tk

CA likely to announce election date within days: Mustafa Haider

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus will announce the election date and roadmap within the next four to five days, according to Mustafa Jamal Haider, head of the 12-party alliance, following a meeting with political leaders. "Nothing could be more joyful than this," Haider said

New case filed over NCP rally clash in Gopalganj

Another murder case has been filed over the recent violence centering a rally of the Nationalist Citizen Party (NCP) in Gopalganj, bringing the total number of cases in the district to 12, including five for murder. Gopalganj Sadar police station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Mir Md Sajedur

CA holds meeting with political parties 

Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus held a meeting with leaders of several political parties on Saturday to exchange views on the country’s ongoing political situation. The meeting, organized at the State Guest House Jamuna, began at 5 pm and continued for about an hour,

Those pushing PR don’t even understand what it is: Mirza Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has criticised certain political groups for advocating proportional representation (PR) in elections, saying they lack a basic understanding of what the system entails.  “Some parties are now talking about PR elections, but

BNP must prove its popularity to come to power: Pinaki Bhattacharya

Seeking to weaken one’s political opponent is not a conspiracy in a democracy—it is the essence of political competition. That is how online activist Pinaki Bhattacharya has framed recent remarks and actions by rival parties, particularly the National Citizen Party (NCP),

Khelafat Majlish proposes MMPR election system for Bangladesh

Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish has proposed introducing a Mixed Member Proportional Representation (MMPR) electoral system as an alternative to the existing First Past the Post (FPTP) method and the Proportional Representation (PR) system being demanded by several political groups ahead of

Fakhrul thanks govt for ex-CJ's arrest

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has thanked the interim government for arresting former chief justice ABM Khairul Haque. Speaking at the BNP Chairperson's office in Gulshan, Fakhrul said, “He is a great enemy of the country who misused his top position to

Khaleda Zia returns home after medical check-up

BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has returned home after undergoing a medical check-up at Evercare Hospital in the capital. She arrived at her residence at 2:52 am on Thursday (July 24). Before that, she left Evercare Hospital for home at 2:26

No room for Awami League in Bangladesh: Hasnat

National Citizens’ Party (NCP) southern region chief coordinator Hasnat Abdullah on Wednesday (July 23) said there is space for everyone in Bangladesh except the Awami League.  He made the remark while addressing the party’s 44th district rally in Cumilla, part of

Hasnat demands Health Adviser’s resignation

Hasnat Abdullah, chief coordinator (southern region) of the National Citizens' Party (NCP), has demanded the resignation of Health Adviser Noorjahan Begum, alleging nepotism by Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus. Hasnat brought the allegation while speaking at a rally in

No rift in unity against fascism: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday (July 23) said that there is no lack of unity among the forces opposing fascism and that their alliance remains intact. He made the remark after a meeting with the Nationalist Ethnic Minority Party at the BNP

CA meets 13 more political parties

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus held a meeting with representatives of 13 more political parties on Wednesday (July 23) to discuss the country’s evolving political situation. The meeting began around 3:30pm at the state guest house Jamuna in Dhaka, according to

Court acquits BNP leader Anee in graft case

A Dhaka court today acquitted BNP Joint Secretary General Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee in a graft case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), citing the prosecution's failure to prove the charges. Judge Md Zakaria Hossain of Dhaka Special Judge Court-6 delivered the verdict,

Chhatra League leader bathes in milk, leaves politics

A local leader of banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) announced his resignation from politics after bathing in milk in front of villagers. The incident took place on Tuesday (July 22) afternoon in Agdia village under Narail Sadar upazila. Sajjadul Islam, president of the

Tarique Rahman calls for unity

In response to the ongoing crisis surrounding the recent jet crash, BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday called for national unity and calm. “During this mourning period in the nation, I call upon all pro-democracy stakeholders for calm and cohesion. We must form

Chief Adviser seats with four political parties

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus is holding a meeting tonight (Monday) with four political parties at the state guesthouse Jamuna in Dhaka, as part of ongoing political crisis. The meeting began at 9:00pm and includes senior representatives from the Bangladesh Nationalist

Hasina, 99 others to face indictment hearing in plot scam on July 31

Two Dhaka courts have fixed July 31 to hold charge framing hearings in six graft cases involving 100 accused, including ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, over alleged irregularities in RAJUK Purbachal plot allocations. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Zakir Hossain Galib on

Tarique Rahman mourns Uttara jet crash

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has expressed deep sorrow over the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training jet at capital’s Milestone College in Uttara, calling it a “tragic and unacceptable” incident for a place meant to be a safe environment for students.

Hasina a disgrace to humanity, nation won't forgive: Fakhrul 

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday (July 20) branded ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as a “disgrace to humanity,” citing enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and alleged mass atrocities during her tenure. He said,