Wednesday, 24 Sep, 2025

Politics

Fakhrul Islam meets Khaleda Zia

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia was visited by the party’s Secretary General, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, on Tuesday night to inquire about her health. The meeting took place at the BNP chief’s Gulshan residence, Firoza, on August 12. Senior Standing Committee member Dr

No election in February: Patwari

Nasir Uddin Patwari, chief coordinator of the National Citizens Party (NCP), has claimed that the upcoming parliamentary election will not be held in February. He made the remarks on Tuesday (August 12) while speaking at the National Youth Conference organised by Jatiya Juboshakti at

Jamaat reports Tk29 crore income without bank account

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami reported an income of Tk 28.97 crore in its 2024 audit submitted to the Election Commission (EC), but the party has no bank account in its name.  Following the report, questions have raised about the sources and whereabouts of the funds. The report,

Laxmipur Jubodal leader expelled 

Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Jubodal leader AKM Farid Uddin from Laxmipur has been expelled from the party following his arrest. The decision was confirmed in a press release signed by central Jubodal Assistant Secretary Minhajul Islam Bhuiyan on Monday afternoon (August 11). The

Defamation case filed against Sarjis Alam

A defamation complaint has been lodged against Sarjis Alam, Chief Organizer (Northern Region) of the National Citizen Party (NCP), for allegedly associating the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) with the brutal murder of journalist Tuhin. Tanvir Siraj, president of Basan Thana BNP,

Testimony tomorrow in 3 Rajuk plot cases against Hasina, aides

The testimonies in three cases filed against 53 individuals, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, over alleged irregularities in plot allocations in the RAJUK Purbachal New Town Project, are set to begin tomorrow at Dhaka Special Judge Court-4. Witnesses in the cases, which

NCP delegation meets US Chargé d’affaires

A delegation of the National Citizen Party (NCP) met US Chargé d’Affaires Tracey Ann Jacobson at her residence in the capital today. The NCP delegation was led by Convener Nahid Islam, accompanied by Member Secretary Akhter Hossen, Senior Joint Member Secretary Tasnim

Bangladesh will be shaped as per people choice: Tarique Rahman

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said that Bangladesh will be run in the way its people want. He made the remarks on Monday (11 August) while addressing the BNP council in Naogaon as the chief guest via video link. Tarique Rahman said, “Bangladesh belongs to its people,

Ex-MP Solaiman on 3-day remand in student murder case

A Dhaka court today placed former Dhaka-7 lawmaker Solaiman Salim on a three-day remand in a case filed over the killing of college student Khalid Saifullah during the July–August mass uprising. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate GM Farhan Ishtiak passed the order after police

NCP among 16 political parties pass EC registration scrutiny

The National Citizen Party (NCP) and 15 other political parties have passed the initial scrutiny of their registration applications with the Election Commission (EC) and will now face field-level investigations before a final decision is made. Speaking to Banglanews on Sunday (August

Tarique Rahman hints return from London

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has told party leaders and activists that he will very soon meet them in person, Insha’Allah. He made the remarks on Sunday (August 10) while addressing the bi-annual council of Rajshahi Metropolitan BNP as the chief guest, joining virtually

HC acquits BNP leader in 20-year graft sentence

The High Court (HC) has acquitted BNP’s Khagrachhari district president Abdul Wadud Bhuiyan in a corruption case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) during the tenure of the former caretaker government, in which he had been sentenced to 20 years in prison. HC bench

Jatiya Party secretary general apologises to nation

Jatiya Party Secretary General Mujibul Haque Chunnu has issued an unconditional apology to the nation for the party’s decision to participate in elections and join the cabinet under what he called the “fallen fascist” Awami League government. Speaking at the

Bangladesh people demand real change: Tarique Rahman

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman said on Saturday (Aug 9) that the people of the country desire positive change. Speaking virtually from London at the central council meeting of the Doctors Association of Bangladesh (DAB), he said that every individual seeks change. 

Tarique Rahman is Bangladesh’s future PM, says Mirza Fakhrul

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said that the party acting chairman Tarique Rahman is the country’s future prime minister. Speaking at the national council of the Doctors Association of Bangladesh (DAB) on August 9, he

Six DU hall leaders removed for proven Chhatra League links

Six leaders recently appointed to the Dhaka University (DU) hall committee by the Jatiya Chatra Dal (JCD) have been dismissed from their posts after their affiliation with the ruling Awami League’s student wing, Chhatra League, was confirmed. JCD Central President Rakibul Islam

JP to hold 10th national council today

The Jatiya Party (JP) will hold its 10th national council today, aiming to end long-standing divisions and begin a new chapter of unity, Acting Chairman Anisul Islam Mahmud said yesterday. Speaking at a press conference in Gulshan, Anisul said the council would pave the way to fulfil

Tarique Rahman pledges democratic welfare state

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has pledged to build Bangladesh as a democratic welfare state if his party assumes office in the upcoming national elections. “Fascism has been defeated in the mass uprising of students, workers, and the public in

DU JCD announces new convening committees for 18 halls

The Dhaka University (DU) unit of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) has announced new convening committees for 18 residential halls of the university. DU JCD President Ganesh Chandra Roy Sahos and General Secretary Nahiduzzaman Shipon approved the committees on Friday. Among the major

Cox’s Bazar visit was silent protest against July declaration: Hasnat

Hasnat Abdullah, chief organizer of the southern of the National Citizens Party (NCP) regarding Cox’s Bazar visit on Ausgust 5 said, it was a silent protest against “July Declaration”. He also termed July declaration as incomplete.  Hasnat replied in response