Saturday, 06 Sep, 2025

Politics

Tarique Rahman gifts house to homeless widow

Shukuri Begum, a 70-year-old widow and destitute from Shibganj in Durgapur Upazila, has been gifted a house on behalf of BNP’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman. The handover ceremony took place on Friday (September 5). The construction of the house was overseen by Barrister

Ex-AL lawmaker Saddam Hossain arrested

Detective Branch (DB) of police has arrested former Awami League lawmaker from Nilphamari-3 constituency, Saddam Hossain Pavel, from Dhaka’s Mohammadpur area. Confirming the matter, Deputy Commissioner of DB (Media) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police Muhammad Talebur Rahman said Pavel

Hasina’s allies plot to foil next polls: Rizvi

Senior Joint Secretary General of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, today said that cohorts of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina are working within the administration to undermine the upcoming national election. “Sheikh Hasina has fled, but her

Court rejects bail plea of ex-minister Abdul Latif 

A Dhaka court today rejected the bail pleas of former minister Abdul Latif Siddique and journalist Monjurul Alam Panna in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Hasib Ullah Pias passed the order after defence counsels submitted the pleas. Earlier, on

Five more testify in Purbachal plot cases against Hasina, others

Five more prosecution witnesses today gave their depositions in three cases filed against 53 people, including ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her sister Sheikh Rehana, over alleged irregularities in the allocation of plots in RAJUK’s Purbachal New Town Project. The

Anisul Huq placed on 4-day remand over murder case

A Dhaka court today placed former law minister Anisul Huq on a four-day remand in connection with the killing of vegetable vendor Md Shahabul Islam Shaon during the July Mass Uprising. Dhaka Senior Judicial Magistrate Md Tajul Islam Sohagh passed the order after police produced the

GM Quader, wife face travel ban 

A Dhaka court has issued a travel ban on Jatiya Party chairman Golam Mohammad (GM) Quader and his wife, Sherifa Quader, in connection with a corruption inquiry. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) confirmed the order on Thursday (September 4). Its public relations officer, Akterul

JCD will win if DUCSU polls are free and fair: Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today (September 3) said the Jatiyatabadi Chatra Dal (JCD) panel will win in the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) if the upcoming election is held free and fair. Speaking as the chief guest at a rally and

Anisul, Qamrul, 20 others attend court virtually from jail

Twenty-two accused, including former law minister Anisul Huq and former food minister Qamrul Islam, appeared virtually from jail today before a Dhaka court in connection with various cases related to heinous crimes committed during the July Mass Uprising.  The accused joined the

Rajuk plot scam: Six more testify against Hasina, others

Six more witnesses on Tuesday testified in three corruption cases filed against 47 people, including ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy and daughter Saima Wazed Putul, over alleged irregularities in the allocation of plots in RAJUK’s Purbachal New Town

Mirza Fakhrul visits Nur at hospital

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today visited Gono Odhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), where he is receiving treatment following an attack. Mirza arrived at DMCH around 12:15 pm, inquired

Fakhrul condemns attack on JAGPA president

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on Jatiya Ganotantrik Party (JAGPA) President Khandaker Lutfor Rahman. In a statement shared on BNP’s Media Cell Facebook page, Fakhrul said the assault as

NCP greets BNP on anniversary

The National Citizen Party (NCP) on Monday (Sep 1) extended greetings to BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on the occasion of the party’s 47th founding anniversary. A delegation of NCP, led by Chief Coordinator (Northern Region) Sarjis Alam and

BNP vows political reform, economic revival: Fakhrul 

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will prioritise the restoration of democracy and economic advancement if entrusted with state power through popular mandate, said party Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday (Sept 1). Speaking to reporters at the tomb of the

Nur to be shifted to cabin as condition improves

The medical board overseeing the treatment of Gono Odhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur has decided to move him from the intensive care unit (ICU) to a cabin as his condition continues to improve. Brigadier General Mohammad Asaduzzaman, director of Dhaka Medical College Hospital,

Tarique Rahman reaffirms BNP’s democratic pledge on 47th anniversary

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has extended greetings to party members, supporters and citizens on the occasion of the party’s 47th founding anniversary, vowing to uphold national sovereignty, restore multi-party democracy and alleviate public

Talks fruitful, polls in first half of Feb: Mirza Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said that discussions between the BNP delegation and the Chief Adviser were fruitful. Speaking to reporters today (August 31) after leaving the state guest house Jamuna, Fakhrul said that no discussion was held with the BNP regarding

Timely polls only way to save the country: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said that holding the national election on time is the only way to save the country amid the current situation. “The only way to save this country is holding the elections in due time. For this, everyone must remain united

Tarique Rahman warns of 'invisible forces' ahead of polls

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said that an “invisible force” is at work ahead of the 13th national elections and a “web of conspiracies” has already begun to take shape. He urged party leaders and activists to remain vigilant while emphasizing the need

CA Yunus meets Jamaat leaders

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus held a meeting with leaders of the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami at the state guest house Jamuna on Sunday afternoon to discuss the prevailing political situation and the upcoming national elections. Led by Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher, the