Tuesday, 02 Sep, 2025

Politics

Fakhrul urges swift elections, warns of instability

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today (July 19) urged the interim government to act swiftly to initiate the electoral process, warning that delays are making the political situation increasingly volatile. Speaking at a discussion titled “Expectations of the Mass

Ishraque Hossain demands neutral trial for 1971 atrocities

BNP leader Ishraque Hossain has called for a neutral and effective trial of the 1971 Liberation War atrocities under the same legal framework that has recently been used to suspend the ruling Awami League's activities and initiate genocide proceedings. In a Facebook post published

Jamaat rally begins at Suhrawardy Udyan with 7-point demand

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s much-anticipated national rally commenced at Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital on Saturday afternoon (July 19), with the party reiterating its seven-point demand. The rally, presided over by Jamaat Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, officially began at 2:00 pm

First phase of Jamaat rally kicks off at Suhrawardy Udyan

The first phase of the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s rally commenced at Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital on Saturday morning, marking the party's unprecedented solo gathering at the historic venue. The programme formally began at 9:40 am with a recitation from the Holy Quran,

Jamaat leader killed in road crash en route to Dhaka rally

A local leader of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami was killed and two others injured in a road accident in Faridpur early Saturday, while travelling to the party’s national rally at Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka. Maulana Abu Sayeed, 52, the Ameer of Dakop Upazila unit in Khulna, died on

Jamaat leaders, activists gather at Suhrawardy Udyan 

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami started a mass rally at Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital on Saturday to press home a seven-point demand. Although the rally was scheduled to begin at 2:00 pm, party supporters began gathering at the historic venue from Friday evening, with crowds swelling

Ex-BNP MP Abdul Mannan Talukder no more

Abdul Mannan Talukder, a former four-time Member of Parliament from Sirajganj-3 and adviser to the BNP chairperson, passed away on Friday morning (July 18) at his residence in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, due to old age complications.  He was 89. The matter was confirmed by BNP central

BNP slams govt for Gopalganj violence

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has strongly condemned the attack on a National Citizens’ Party (NCP) rally in Gopalganj. BNP also alleged it was carried out by supporters of the ruling Awami League to undermine the democratic process. A statement issued by BNP on Thursday

NCP will now campaign in every village of Gopalganj, vows Nahid

Nahid Islam, Convener of the National Citizens' Party (NCP), has expressed his party’s commitment to visit Gopalganj again and hold political activities in every village and upazila. He also condemned all forms of political discrimination against Gopalganj residents. Nahid

NCP set to hold march, rally in Faridpur today 

The National Citizen Party (NCP) will stage a rally and protest march in Faridpur on Thursday, marking the 17th day of its ongoing “July March to Rebuild the Nation” campaign.  The event unfolded under heavy security following violent clashes in Gopalganj a day earlier

BNP slams attack on NCP rally, calls for immediate arrests

The opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has strongly condemned a violent attack on the Nationalist Citizen’s (NCP) rally in Gopalganj. He also accused supporters of the Awami League and banned Chhatra Leagueof orchestrating the assault in an effort to destabilize the

"Mujibabad Murdabad” says Hasnat at Gopalganj rally

A senior leader of the National Citizen Party (NCP) on Wednesday chanted anti-Mujibism slogans during a political rally in Gopalganj, the ancestral district of Bangladesh’s founding leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Hasnat Abdullah, the chief organiser of the NCP’s southern

Banned Chhatra League, AL men attack NCP rally stage in Gopalganj

Supporters of the banned Chhatra League, along with activists from the Awami League and affiliated organisations, allegedly attacked the rally stage of the National Citizen Party (NCP) in Gopalganj on Wednesday (July 16). The attacked was launched just before the party’s

EC removes 'Boat' symbol from website 

Bangladesh’s Election Commission (EC) has removed the 'boat' symbol—long associated with the ruling Awami League—from its official website, following a recent court order that led to the party’s registration being suspended. EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed

Banned Chhatra League men torch police vehicle in Gopalganj

Leaders and activists of the banned Chhatra League allegedly vandalised and set fire to a police vehicle in Gopalganj Sadar on Wednesday morning (July 16), ahead of a planned march program by the National Citizen Party (NCP). The incident occurred in the Durgapur Union area, where a

BNP proposes national reconciliation council for unification

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has proposed National Reconciliation Council to resolve divisions within the nation and establish peace while ensuring accountability for crimes. BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed made the proposal on behalf of his party on Tuesday (July

144 political parties ineligible, EC provides 15 days for correction

A total of 144 political parties that applied for registration with the Election Commission (EC) have not qualified in the initial screening process, an official said on Tuesday (July 15).   Additional Secretary of the EC, KM Ali Newaz, informed reporters that the commission will

National elections must be held in February: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that the next national election must be held in February 2026, adding that there will be no deviation from this timeline. He said the decision regarding the election timeline was finalised during a meeting in London between

BNP to Join Chhatra Dal protest march in Dhaka in afternoon 

Chhatra Dal, the student wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP),  is set to hold a protest march in Dhaka on Monday afternoon, protesting what it calls the worsening law and order situation, efforts to destabilize public sentiment, and the erosion of a conducive learning

Plot to eliminate Tarique Rahman from politics underway: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today (July 13) claimed that a “planned conspiracy” is underway to destroy the party and eliminate its acting chairman Tarique Rahman from politics. He made the remarks on Sunday afternoon while speaking at a book launch