Wednesday, 23 Jul, 2025

Politics

Attempts to blame BNP for Mitford incident: Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has denied any involvement of BNP in the recent Mitford stone attack and murder, accusing rival parties of falsely implicating BNP for their own political advantage. Speaking at a free medical camp program in Dhaka North on

Moyeen Khan slams AL, seeks fair election

BNP National Standing Committee member Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan has said the Awami League (AL) has become a “deviated political party” due to its prolonged misdeeds. Speaking while distributing BNP’s membership renewal forms at Bhuban Mohan Park today, Moyeen Khan

Jubo Dal chief slams propaganda, condemns Mitford murder

President of Jubo Dal Abdul Monayem Munna has alleged that a political party is spreading propaganda against Jubo Dal out of envy for its popularity among the youth. Speaking at a press conference at the party’s Nayapaltan office today, Munna expressed concern over the

Bangladesh aims to complete election preparations by Dec: Home Adviser

Home Affairs Adviser Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said that the government aims to complete all preparations for the upcoming national elections by December, though the Election Commission will determine the final date. He said, “Our goal is to complete election preparations by

Another movement against corruption will soon start, says Nahid

National Citizens’ Party (NCP) convenor Nahid Islam in a speech said the nation will soon witness a fresh movement and that will be against corruption and extortion across Bangladesh. He came up with the remark on Friday (July 11) while addressing a rally at the Eidgah grounds in

People will reject PR system of election, says Ctg BNP leader

Chattogram North District BNP Joint Convener Sarwar Alamgir has said that the people of Bangladesh will not accept the proportional representation (PR) system of election, as it does not reflect their democratic expectations. He made the remarks on Thursday while distributing leaflets

Ex-Jubo dal leader shot dead in Khulna

A former vice-president of the Jubo Dal’s Khulna Daulatpur unit was shot dead and had his tendons severed by unidentified assailants in front of his home on Friday afternoon. The incident happened around 2pm in the Maheshwarpasha West Para area of Khulna city’s Daulatpur.

BNP supports reforms: Rizvi

BNP was never against reform, instead has always spoke in favour, said party’s Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi. He said BNP has always spoken in favour of necessary changes in the political and economic system. Rizvi made the remarks on Friday (July 11)

Justice must be served for July killings, says Fakhrul

The trial of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for “July massacre” has begun and justice must be done those who worked in favour of the fascist regime, said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. He made the remarks while speaking to journalists on Wednesday

Tarique Rahman supports Ritu Porna Chakma’s ailing mother

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has extended his support to the mother of national women’s football team forward Ritu Porna Chakma, who is battling cancer. A delegation from Amra BNP Poribar (We are BNP family), led by BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi and

Jubo Dal leader dismissed for violating discipline in Narsingdi

A local Jubo Dal leader was expelled over alleged involvement in an attack, vandalism, and looting at an under-construction cement factory in Narsingdi. The leader was identified as Monir Uzzaman Monir, president of the Jubo Dal’s Danga Union unit in Palash upazila. Nazmul

Chinese envoy meets BNP secretary general, senior leaders

A delegation of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) held a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen at the BNP Chairperson’s political office in Gulshan on Tuesday morning (July 8). The BNP delegation was led by the party’s Secretary General, Mirza Fakhrul

JaPa expels Anisul, Hawlader, Chunnu for breaching discipline

Jatiya Party has removed three of its senior leaders — Barrister Anisul Islam Mahmud, ABM Ruhul Amin Hawlader, and Md Mujibul Haque Chunnu — from all party positions, including their primary membership, citing violations of party discipline. The decision was confirmed in a

EC asks all political parties except AL to submit financial statement by July 31

Election Commission (EC) has asked all registered political parties, except Awami League (AL), to submit their financial statements for the calendar year 2024 by July 31, as per the commission’s regulations. EC Secretary Akhter Ahmed confirmed the matter on Monday (July 7),

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