The High Court (HC) has accepted the appeal against the three-year jail sentence of Dr. Zubaida Rahman, wife of BNP’s acting Chairman Tarique Rahman.  At the same time, Tarique Rahman was acquitted from his six-year and three-year jail sentences as the court found the

Thousands of leaders and activists of three youth affiliates of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) gathered in Dhaka's Nayapaltan area on Wednesday for a rally demanding the establishment of youth rights. The rally, jointly organized by Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal,

Shortly after walking free from prison after nearly 14 years, Jamaat-e-Islami leader ATM Azharul Islam on Wednesday said, "This sacrifice will guide the future of Bangladesh.”  Azhar made the statement during a brief gathering at the capital’s Shahbagh

Three associate bodies of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) — Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, Jubo Dal, and Swechchhasebak Dal — are set to hold a large-scale rally today (May 28) titled “Establishing the Political Rights of the Youth” in front of the party’s

Jamaat-e-Islami leader ATM Azharul Islam was released from Dhaka Central Jail this morning following his acquittal by the Appellate Division in a 1971 war crimes case. Azharul had been undergoing treatment at BSMMU Hospital and walked free at 9:05 am.  The Supreme Court on

Nasiruddin Patwari, Chief Coordinator of the National Citizens' Party (NCP), on Tuesday criticised the recent comment made by the Chief of Army Staff regarding elections, saying the military has no authority to speak about political matters. Speaking at a discussion titled

BNP has urged the interim government to immediately announce a clear roadmap for holding a free, fair and inclusive general election by December this year. Speaking at a press conference at the BNP Chairperson’s office in Gulshan on Tuesday (May 27), the party’s Standing

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman held a closed-door meeting with members of Dhaka University’s White Panel — a group of teachers aligned with Bangladeshi nationalist ideology — as political tensions continue to simmer across Bangladesh. The meeting, which lasted

The National Standing Committee of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has reviewed the ongoing political and administrative developments in the country during a meeting held in Dhaka on Monday night. BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman presided over the meeting virtually from

The Local Government Division is currently awaiting a court verdict before proceeding with the oath-taking of Ishraque Hossain as mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), as the matter remains pending in the Supreme Court. In a statement issued on Tuesday (May 27), Md Salahuddin,

The Appellate Division on Tuesday acquitted Jamaat-e-Islami leader ATM Azharul Islam of his death sentence in a crimes against humanity case, overturning the earlier verdict by the International Crimes Tribunal. A seven-member bench led by Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed delivered

BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday said that the country is heading towards a major change as autocracy is on the way out. Speaking at a discussion marking the 126th birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, held at the National Press Club

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said that the culture of enforced disappearances must end in order to uphold human rights in Bangladesh. In a statement issued on the occasion of the International Week of the Disappeared, he expressed solidarity with the families of victims who

Supporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain have threatened to escalate their protests if he is not sworn in as mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) within the next 24 hours. The warning came during a sit-in demonstration inside Nagar Bhaban—the DSCC headquarters—on

Hasnat Abdullah, chief organiser of the National Citizens’ Party (NCP) for the southern region, warned that any obstruction to government reform efforts will be strongly resisted.  He also urged everyone to support the government and its reform programmes. Hasnat Abdullah

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said that the next national election must be held within December this year. He made the remarks in a video message played during a discussion marking the 18th founding anniversary of the National People's Party (NPP) on Sunday (May 25). 

A Dhaka court on Sunday (May 25) sentenced expelled Jubo Mohila League leader Shamima Nur Papia to four years in jail in a money laundering case. Judge Md Monjurul Hossain of Dhaka Special Judge Court-8 passed the verdict in her absence, also fining her Tk 5 lakh, with an additional

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

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

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