Monday, 16 Jun, 2025

Politics

CA Yunus to meet 8 political parties today

Top leaders from eight political parties and organisations are set to hold a crucial meeting with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday (May 25) evening amid rising political tensions and ongoing discussions over his possible resignation. The meeting will take place at the

BNP urges election roadmap by December

The BNP has urged Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus to announce an election roadmap by December, citing the current political situation. BNP Standing Committee Member Dr Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain revealed the demand after a meeting held at the State Guest House Jamuna on

BNP delegation in meeting with CA Yunus at Jamuna 

A delegation from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) started meeting with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Saturday night (May 24) to discuss the ongoing political situation in Bangladesh. The delegation led by senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain reached the State Guest

Announce July declaration, judicial reforms, election roadmap together: NCP

The National Citizens Party (NCP) Convener Md Nahid Islam on Saturday (May 24) called on the interim government to simultaneously announce the upcoming July Declaration, a roadmap for judicial reforms, and plans for the next general election. He said the country is facing an

Chief Adviser to meet BNP and Jamaat this evening

Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus is scheduled to hold separate meetings with the opposition parties BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami on Saturday (May 24) evening. According to sources, Dr Yunus will meet with BNP representatives at 7:30 p.m. at the Jamuna residence, followed by a meeting with

Delhi plotting to divide Bangladesh, says Nahid Islam

Nahid Islam, Convener of the Nationalist Citizens’ Party (NCP), on Friday claimed that a fresh plan is being made from Delhi to destabilize Bangladesh and divide the nation. He made the remarks in a post on his verified Facebook page in the evening. “Our goal is to free

CA’s resignation his personal matter, not BNP’s demand: Salahuddin

BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed said the resignation of Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus is not a demand of his party, but a personal matter of the CA. Salahuddin made the remark in a private TV channel talk show he participated on Friday (May 23). He said if Chief

Hefazat holds protest in Dhaka with four demands

Leaders and activists of Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh staged a protest rally after Juma prayers on Friday (May 23) at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka, pressing four specific demands. The protest was organised by the Dhaka city unit of Hefazat-e-Islam. After the rally, they also

Ishraque calls himself ‘people’s mayor’, vows Eid clean-up

BNP leader Ishraque Hossain has declared himself the “people’s mayor” and pledged swift action for waste management ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. He made the statement today, a day after the High Court dismissed a writ seeking to block his oath as mayor of Dhaka South City

CA Yunus 'considering resignation': Nahid

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus is reportedly considering stepping down amid escalating political unrest and internal tensions within Bangladesh’s interim government. Nahid Islam, convenor of the National Citizen Party (NCP), disclosed the development after meeting Yunus at Jamuna

BNP may pull support without election roadmap

The BNP on Thursday warned the interim government that it may reconsider its cooperation if a clear roadmap for holding general elections by December 2025 is not announced immediately. At a press conference held at the BNP chairperson’s Gulshan office, BNP Standing Committee

Ishraque halts protest, issues 48-hour ultimatum

BNP leader Ishraque Hossain has announced a temporary suspension of the ongoing sit-in protest at Kakrail intersection, demanding the resignation of Local Government Adviser Asif Mahmud and Information Adviser Mahfuj Alam.  He issued a 48-hour ultimatum for the government to meet

Momtaz on 6-day remand in two cases

A Manikganj court today placed former Member of Parliament and renowned singer Momtaz Begum on a six-day remand in two separate cases. Senior Judicial Magistrate Ivy Akter granted a two-day remand in a murder case filed with Singair Police Station, while Senior Judicial Magistrate

No bar to Ishraque taking oath: Mahbub Uddin 

Senior Advocate AM Mahbub Uddin Khokon today (May 22) said that there is now no legal bar to administering the oath to BNP leader Ishraque Hossain as Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayor. He made the statement after the High Court on Wednesday rejected a writ petition challenging

Don't leave street, Ishraque urges protesters after HC verdict

BNP leader Ishraque Hossain has called on protesters not to vacate the streets, urging them instead to escalate their movement following the dismissal of his writ petition by the High Court. In a Facebook post made shortly after the verdict on Thursday, Ishraque addressed his

Shammo murder: JCD blocks Shahbagh again for justice 

Activists of the BNP-backed student wing, Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), once again blocked the key Shahbagh intersection in Dhaka on Thursday (May 22), demanding justice for the murder of Dhaka University student Shahriar Alam Shammo. The protest, part of a pre-announced programme,

Bangladesh HC clears way for BNP’s Ishraque Hossain to take oath as DSCC mayor

High Court on Thursday (May 22) dismissed a writ petition challenging the validity of a government gazette that declared Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Ishraque Hossain as the mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). The court also rejected a plea that sought to block

Ishraque supporters continue protest for 8th day at Nagar Bhaban

Supporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain continued their sit-in protest for the eighth straight day on Thursday (May 22.), demanding mayorship of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). According to reports, leaders and activists of BNP and its associate bodies were seen occupying the

Ishraque’s mayoral case hearing postponed to Thursday

The High Court (HC) on Wednesday set Thursday for its order on a writ petition challenging the legality of a gazette declaring BNP leader Ishraque Hossain as Mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) and seeking a directive to halt his swearing-in. The bench of Justice Md Akram

Apex court scraps graft case against Mirza Abbas

The Appellate Division on Wednesday (May 21) scrapped the corruption case proceedings against BNP Standing Committee member and former Housing and Public Works Minister Mirza Abbas over alleged irregularities in plot allocation. The apex court passed the verdict after granting an