Monday, 07 Jul, 2025

Politics

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

Former MP Durjoy arrested in Dhaka

Police have arrested former lawmaker from the Manikganj-1 constituency and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Naimur Rahman Durjoy from his residence in the capital’s Lalmatia area on Wednesday night. Additional Superintendent of Manikganj Police Imtiaj Mahbub confirmed the

BNP delegation meets Charles Whiteley in Brussels

A BNP delegation held a meeting with Charles Whiteley, Head of the South Asia Division at the European External Action Service (EEAS) and former EU Ambassador to Bangladesh, in Brussels on Wednesday (July 2). Two other EEAS officials, Len Villadsen and Roshan Lyman from the South Asia

Khaleda calls for unity to restore democracy

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Tuesday urged the people to remain united to restore democracy and protect Bangladesh’s independence and sovereignty. She made the call while addressing a discussion titled ‘National Unity and Democratic Journey’ marking the anniversary

Tarique Rahman moved to tears at July Uprising event

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman visibly broke down in tears as Ridhi, the daughter of JCD leader Parvez who was a victim of enforced disappearance, spoke of her family’s pain at a programme in Dhaka on Tuesday marking the July Uprising anniversary. Joining virtually from

Discussion on PR system election possible: Dr Moyeen Khan

BNP Standing Committee Member Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan has said that discussions can be held on the proportional representation (PR) system, but those using the issue to divide the democratic aspirations of the people do not believe in Bangladesh’s founding ideals. He made the

China keen to work with Bangladesh’s elected govt: Mirza Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that China has expressed its willingness to work more closely with Bangladesh’s next elected government. He shared the experience of a recent visit to China during a press briefing held at the BNP Chairperson’s