Saturday, 05 Jul, 2025

Politics

SC verdict on Jamaat’s appeal over EC registration on June 1

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has fixed June 1 as the date for its verdict on Jamaat-e-Islami’s appeal against a High Court ruling that canceled the party’s registration with the Election Commission (EC). A four-member bench, headed by Chief Justice Syed

Samya: A voice for justice and Incredibly Polite: Adviser Asif

Youth and Sports adviser Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan has paid tribute to Shahriar Alam Samya, describing him as a "rebellious yet incredibly polite young man" in the wake of his tragic murder near Suhrawardy Udyan. In a heartfelt message on Facebook, the adviser recalled

Zubaida Rahman granted bail in corruption case

The High Court today (May 14) granted bail to Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman, in a corruption case where she had been sentenced to three years in prison. The court also accepted her appeal for a hearing, paving the way for a legal review of her

DU Chhatra Dal leader stabbed to death in Suhrawardy Udyan

A leader of the Dhaka University (DU) unit of Chhatra Dal, the student wing of the BNP, was fatally stabbed in Suhrawardy Udyan on early Wednesday (May 14), police and hospital sources said. The victim, Shahriar Samya, 25, served as the literature and publication secretary of the Sir

AL leader Zeenat Sohana arrested in Chattogram

The Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) early today arrested Advocate Zeenat Sohana Chowdhury, a leader of Chattogram North District Mahila Awami League, from the Aturar Depot area under Bayezid Bostami Thana. Zeenat, also the Chattogram Divisional Coordinator of Suchinta Foundation,

NCP to launch youth wing ‘Jatiya Jubo Shakti’ on May 16

The National Citizen Party (NCP) will officially launch its youth wing, ‘Jatiya Jubo Shakti’, on May 16 in Dhaka, aiming to provide an alternative to traditional political youth wings often linked with violence and extortion. At a press conference held at Rupayan Tower, NCP

Momtaz on 4-day remand in uprising killing case

A Dhaka court today placed former MP and singer Momtaz Begum on a four-day remand in connection with the murder of Md Sagor during the July-August mass uprising. Metropolitan Magistrate Jewel Rana passed the order after police sought a seven-day remand.  Momtaz was arrested by

Appeal hearing on Jamaat registration adjourned till Wednesday 

The Appellate Division has adjourned the hearing on the Jamaat-e-Islami's appeal to regain its cancelled registration as a political party until May 14. Today ( May 13), the appeal was presented before a bench led by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed, marking the third day of

Mirza Fakhrul travels to Bangkok for urgent eye surgery

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has traveled to Bangkok, Thailand for retinal surgery, accompanied by his wife Rahat Ara Begum. He departed from Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 2:45 am on Tuesday (May 13) on a Thai Airways flight, BNP media cell

Former MP Momtaz Begum arrested in Dhaka

Former lawmaker and popular singer Momtaz Begum was arrested by the Detective Branch (DB) of police in Dhaka's Dhanmondi area late on Monday, officials said. The arrest took place around 11:30pm from a house behind Star Kabab, according to DB Joint Commissioner Nasirul Islam.

Election Commission suspends Awami League’s registration

Bangladesh's Election Commission has suspended the registration of the ruling Awami League as a political party, hours after the government imposed a ban on its political activities. EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed made the announcement at a press briefing in Dhaka at 9:00 pm on

NCP outlines position amid political debates 

The National Citizens Party (NCP) has clarified its stance amid the ongoing political discussions and movements in Bangladesh, asserting its role in shaping national debates. In a statement issued on Monday (May 12), NCP Joint Member Secretary (Office) Saleh Uddin Sifat emphasized the

Tarique Rahman's tribute to Khaleda Zia on Mother’s Day

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has extended heartfelt wishes to all mothers around the world on the occasion of the Mother's Day. In a Facebook post around 1:00am, he wrote, “On this day, I pay my deepest respect to the beacon of women's education, the 'Mother of

Govt bans AL’s all activities including cyberspace

The government has officially banned all activities of the Awami League, including its presence in cyberspace.  The decision was made following the approval of amendments to the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Act, which opened the door for banning the party and its affiliated

NCP demands immediate cancellation of AL registration

The National Citizen Party (NCP) has called for the immediate cancellation of the Awami League’s registration, following the recent ban on the ruling party’s activities. NCP convener Nahid Islam issued the demand in a statement posted on the party’s official Facebook

Khaleda Zia attends family function

BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia attended a family function at her younger brother Shamim Iskandar's residence in the capital on Saturday night. Khaleda Zia left her Gulshan residence, Feroza, at around 9:20 pm, confirmed BNP media cell member Shyrul Kabir

Interim govt bans Awami League under anti-terrorism law

The interim government on Saturday officially banned all activities of the Awami League under the Anti-Terrorism Act, pending the completion of its trial at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT). Announcing the decision, Law Adviser Prof Asif Nazrul said, “This aims to protect

18 crore people of the country do not want to see AL: Fakhrul Islam

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said today (10 May) that the majority of Bangladesh’s population does not want to see the Awami League return to power.  Speaking at a Youth Rally in Chattogram, he said, "18 crore people across the country oppose the

Former MP Shamima, Hasina's ex-APS Bitu arrested

The Detective Branch (DB) of police today arrested former lawmaker Advocate Shamima Akhter Khanam and ex-assistant press secretary Ashraf Siddiqui Bitu from the city’s Jigatola area. DB Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Talebur Rahman confirmed the matter. They were detained in

BNP calls emergency Standing Committee meeting tonight

BNP has called an emergency meeting of its National Standing Committee at 9 PM today at the party chairperson's Gulshan office in the capital. BNP Media Cell member Shyrul Kabir Khan confirmed the matter.  Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman will join the meeting virtually and