Wednesday, 02 Apr, 2025

Politics

Preserving anti-fascist unity is essential: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir called for the consolidation of anti-fascist national unity and urged the interim government to uphold impartiality to prevent any group from gaining undue political advantages. Speaking at a press conference today in Gulshan, Fakhrul

Jubo Mohila League leader, 2 others remanded

A Dhaka court today placed three individuals, including Jubo Mohila League central leader Laboni, on a two-day remand each in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act at Mohammadpur Police Station. The other two remanded accused are Sirajul and Raju.  Dhaka Metropolitan

NCP proposes voting age of 16, candidate age of 23

The National Citizen Party (NCP) will submit its initial reform proposal to the National Consensus Commission on Sunday.  The proposal includes lowering the voting age to 16 and setting the minimum age for parliamentary candidates at 23. At a press conference today, NCP Joint

Don’t take any decision to help rehabilitate AL: Tarique

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said that fugitive acolytes of the dictatorship must not be given the opportunity for rehabilitation. He also said that the way a certain group is now portraying reforms and elections as opposing forces is undoubtedly driven by political motives.

No scope to rehabilitate dictator’s allies: Tarique Rahman

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said there should be no opportunity to rehabilitate the allies of fugitive dictators. Speaking virtually from London at an Iftar event in Dhaka’s Eskaton on Friday, he said some groups are trying to pit election and reforms against each

Fakhrul calls for responsible politics

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has urged politicians and government officials to play a responsible role as the country is passing very challenging periods. He made the call during an Iftar gathering organized by BNP in honor of prominent citizens and professionals

NCP criticizes Chief Adviser, demands ban on Awami League

The National Citizens' Party (NCP) has condemned the statement made by Interim Government Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, who claimed that there are no plans to ban the Awami League. The condemnation came on Friday (March 21) night during a press conference held at

NCP to calls urgent press conference

The National Citizens' Party (NCP) has announced an urgent press conference to address the country's ongoing political and overall situation. A press release in this regard was issued by the NCP Joint Member Secretary Zainal Abedin Shishir. The press conference will be held

BNP calls for urgent global action to end brutal Gaza killings

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has urged the international community to take immediate action to halt the ongoing violence in the Gaza Strip.  In a statement sent to the media today, Fakhrul condemned the brutal killings of Palestinian people, including

Several organizations hold protest at DU, demand AL ban

Several organizations held protests at Dhaka University on Friday, demanding an immediate ban on the Awami League for its alleged involvement in the July genocide. They also called for the withdrawal of Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus’ statement against banning the

Desire to reinstate AL is dangerous: Asif Mahmud

Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, Adviser to the Youth and Sports and Labour and Employment ministries, reffering July-August incident as genocide said that the desire to bring back the Awami League into politics is dangerous. He made the remark through a Facebook post on Friday

KM Obaidur Rahman’s 18th death anniversary today

The 18th death anniversary of former Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General K M Obaidur Rahman is being observed today.  BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir issued a message commemorating Obaidur Rahman's contributions to the Liberation War, various

Hasnat exposes conspiracy to resurrect Awami League

Hasnat Abdullah, leader of the National Citizen Party, has alleged a secret plot to resurrect the Awami League under a new name, "Refined Awami League," with India's backing.  He made this claim through a Facebook post in the midnight today (March 21). According

ACC decides to file 3 cases against Amu, daughter, sister-in-law

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has initiated three separate cases against former Jhalakathi-2 MP and ex-industries minister, Amir Hossain Amu, along with his daughter Sumaiya Hossain and sister-in-law Syeda Haque Mary.  The trio is accused of accumulating wealth

EU ambassador, Fakhrul discuss polls, reforms

European Union (EU) Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller met with BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday to discuss a range of issues, including Bangladesh's upcoming elections, political reforms, and bilateral relations. The hour-long meeting, held at the

Khaleda Zia set to return home in mid-April: UK BNP

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Khaleda Zia will return home in mid-April, said UK BNP President MA Malek. Speaking at an iftar event hosted by Noakhali Nationalist Forum UK on March 19, Malek shared that Khaleda Zia's physicians are preparing for her return, with

Tarique, seven others acquitted in bribery case

A Dhaka court on Thursday acquitted BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, former state minister for home Lutfozzaman Babar and six others in a bribery case. The six others are -- Mia Nur Uddin Apu, Qazi Saleemul Huq Kamal, Ahmed Akbar Sobhan, Shafiat Sobhan Sanvir, Sadat Sobhan and Abu

Ex-state minister Babar acquitted in illegal arms possession case

The High Court today acquitted BNP senior leader Lutfuzzaman Babar in an illegal arms possession case, declaring the trial court's guilty verdict "illegal." Justice Mostofa Zaman Islam delivered the verdict, overturning the earlier decision.  Babar, the former

BNP leader Nazrul Islam Khan’s wife passes away

Olifa Akhter Kanta Islam, wife of BNP Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan, has passed away. She breathed her last on Tuesday (March 18) afternoon at United Hospital in Dhaka, BNP Media Cell member Shairul Kabir Khan confirmed to journalists. Olifa Akhter, 70, had been

5 former UP chairmen jailed over August 4 violence

A court in Chandpur has ordered five former Union Parishad (UP) chairmen and Awami League leaders to be sent to jail in connection with a violence case filed over the August 4 incident last year. Chief Judicial Magistrate Muntasir Ahmed rejected their plea and ordered them to be sent