Sunday, 12 Oct, 2025

Politics

AL must face trial for atrocities, vote rigging: Zahid Hossain

BNP National Standing Committee member Professor Dr AZM Zahid Hossain has said that the Awami League must be brought to justice for committing repression, enforced disappearances, killings, and vote rigging. Speaking as the chief guest at a program organized by the Azhar-Shafique

Hill Tracts unrest linked to national, international conspiracy: Rizvi

BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has alleged that recent unrest in the Chittagong Hill Tracts during the Durga Puja festival is part of a wider “national and international conspiracy.” Speaking to reporters in Dhaka’s Paltan area on Wednesday after

People to thwart conspiracies ahead of election: Salahuddin Ahmed

BNP standing committee member Salahuddin Ahmad has warned that any domestic or foreign forces attempting to conspire against the country will be resisted by the people. He made the remarks on Tuesday (Sept 30) while paying tribute with flowers at the grave of BNP founder and martyr

Two former AL MPs arrested

Police have arrested two former members of parliament from the now-banned Awami League. The detainees are Fayzur Rahman, former MP of Brahmanbaria-5, and Tamanna Nusrat Bubly, who held a reserved women’s seat. Deputy Commissioner Talebur Rahman confirmed the matter to the

Tarique Rahman extends Durga Puja greetings

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has greeted the Hindu community in Bangladesh and across the world on the occasion of Sharadiya Durga Puja, one of the largest religious festivals of Hindus. In a message posted on his verified Facebook page on Monday, he said, “Sharadiya Durga

Ex-Industries Minister Nurul Majid dies

Former Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun passed away on Monday morning while undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. He was 73. His son, Manjurul Majid Mahmud Sadi, confirmed the news. Humayun had been in prison after his arrest in connection with cases

Kamal Majumder’s son Shahed placed on 5-day remand

A court in Dhaka today granted a five-day police remand for Md Shahed Ahmmed Majumder, son of former state minister for industries Kamal Ahmed Majumder. Shahed was arrested Saturday night by the Counter Terrorism Unit from a house in Niketon, Gulshan, over allegations of financing

Spain’s Ambassador holds talks with Jamaat leader

Spanish Ambassador to Bangladesh Gabriel Sistiaga Ochoa de Chinchetru met Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman at his office in Bashundhara, Dhaka, today. During the meeting, the two discussed the prevailing situation in Bangladesh, bilateral relations, potential

BNP delegation meets Swiss Ambassador in Dhaka

A delegation of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, met with Swiss Ambassador to Dhaka Reto Renggli at his residence in the capital’s Gulshan today. The meeting, which began around 1:30 pm, included an exchange of

Religion for individuals, security for all: Tarique Rahman

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has urged people to foster harmony and goodwill among the country’s diverse communities as the Hindu festival of Durga Puja begins. In a video message posted on Facebook on Sunday to mark the occasion, he extended greetings to Bangladesh’s

AL’s history rooted in looting, terrorism: Salahuddin

BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed has said the history of the Awami League (AL) is a history of looting and terrorism. "The history of the Awami League is a history of looting and terrorism, looting, money laundering and killing of democracy," he said while

Tarique Rahman calls for unity to rebuild Bangladesh

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman today called upon all to remain united to build a Bangladesh free from fascism following a struggle spanning over 16 years. "Today, the autocrat has fallen; the autocrat has been driven out of the country. Now we must build the nation, we must

Rizvi visits injured JCD leader in Narayanganj

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General and Chief Adviser of Amra BNP Poribar Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, along with a delegation, today visited an injured leader of Jatiyatabadi Chatra Dal (JCD) in Narayanganj district. Md Dolon Bhuiyan, former president of JCD Ward No. 1 unit of Bhulta Union

CA's UN speech on Feb elections strong enough: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday endorsed Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus’ speech at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), describing it as “strong enough” and affirming his party’s belief that national elections will

Khaleda Zia included in Fulgazi upazila BNP committe

Former prime minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has been included as a member of the Fulgazi upazila BNP committee in Feni, her ancestral home. Khaleda, who has repeatedly been elected as a lawmaker from the Feni-1 (Fulgazi) constituency, has been made the No. 1 member of the

Ex-MP Mukti, AL leader Mozammel on 6-day remand

A Dhaka court today placed former Narail-1 lawmaker Kabirul Haque Mukti and Awami League central committee member Md Mozammel Haque on a six-day remand each in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act. The two leaders were produced before the court of Chief Metropolitan Magistrate

Those who are popular among people will get nomination: Zahid

BNP Standing Committee Member Dr AZM Zahid Hossain today said the party will nominate candidates for the upcoming national parliamentary election based on popularity and the findings of internal surveys. “Those who are popular among the people and who are ahead in the results of

PR system to aid emergence of fascist govt: Salahuddin

BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed on Thursday warned that holding elections under the Proportional Representation (PR) system could lead to the formation of another weak or fascist government similar to the current one led by Sheikh Hasina, resulting in permanent instability

ICT-2 accepts charges against Inu 

The International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) has formally accepted charges of crimes against humanity against Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JASAD) President Hasanul Haq Inu in connection with the July–August 2024 student-led Mass Uprising. The tribunal also issued a production warrant

Rizvi denies secret alliance with AL, urges BNP unity

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today dismissed speculations of a secret alliance between his party and the “fallen fascist” Awami League, urging leaders and activists to remain vigilant. “We must remain alert to ensure that those who have