Friday, 24 Oct, 2025

Politics

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

Jubo League’s Swapan held in July uprising murder case

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) early Thursday arrested a ward-level Jubo League leader in connection with the fatal shooting of student Nadimul Haque Elem during the July 2024 anti-discrimination student movement. The arrestee, Sarwar Hossain Swapan, president of Ward No.

Doa Mahfil marks 41st death anniversary of Tarique’s father-in-law

A milad and doa mahfil commemorating the 41st death anniversary of former Navy chief Rear Admiral Mahbub Ali Khan was held on Wednesday night at Mahbub Bhaban in Dhanmondi. Rear Admiral Mahbub Ali Khan was the father-in-law of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, who, along with his

US envoy meets Tarique Rahman in London

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman held a meeting with Tracy Ann Jacobson, the Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy in Dhaka, during the second week of July in London.  The development was confirmed by Humayun Kabir, Foreign Affairs Adviser to Tarique

Fascism won’t return if democratic rights ensured: Tarique Rahman

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said that guaranteeing democratic rights is essential to preventing the resurgence of fascism in Bangladesh. Speaking as the chief guest at a pre-rally gathering on Wednesday (August 6) marking the first anniversary of the fall of the Awami League

Tarique Rahman thanks CA Yunus

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has expressed heartfelt thanks to Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus, members of the Advisory Council, and all concerned of the interim government for taking necessary steps and initiatives to smoothen the path of democracy despite various

5 NCP leaders served show-cause notice

The high command of National Citizen’s Party (NCP) has issued show cause letter to its five member of central convening committee. Tasneem Zara, Khaled Saifullah, Hasnat Abdullah, Sarjis Alam and Nasiruddin Patwari, were hit with the notification on Wednesday (August 6). The

BNP welcomes 'July Declaration' and election timeline 

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that the historic July Declaration marks a turning point in Bangladesh’s political landscape and will pave the way for the restoration of democracy. Speaking at a press conference held at

Patwari denies meeting Ex-US envoy Haas in Cox’s

National Citizens’ Party (NCP) Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari has dismissed as “rumours” recent media and social media reports claiming that several party leaders travelled to Cox’s Bazar to meet with former United States Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas.

Jamaat leaders to join 'July Declaration' event 

A four-member delegation from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami will participate in the official ceremony of the July Declaration to be held Tuesday afternoon (Aug 5) at the South Plaza of the National Parliament complex. The event, scheduled for 5:00 pm, will feature the formal presentation

BNP delegation to join July Declaration event in Dhaka

A five-member delegation from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, is set to attend the July Declaration event taking place today at Manik Mia Avenue in Dhaka. The delegation also includes senior BNP leaders and Standing

BNP yet to receive invite to July Charter event

BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed said his party not yet invited to the upcoming July Charter reading ceremony. He made the remarks while talking to journalists at his residence in Gulshan, Dhaka on Monday (August 4). At this time, Salahuddin addressed various issues,

Menon, Inu, Palak shown arrested in murder case

A Dhaka court on Monday ordered that former minister Rashed Khan Menon, Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) President Hasanul Haq Inu, and former state minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak be shown arrested in the murder case of Mahadi Hasan Pantho, who was killed during the July uprising. Dhaka

11 more AL men held in Dhaka

The Detective Branch (DB) of police has arrested 11 more leaders and activists of the fallen Awami League (AL) and its affiliated organizations, including former ward councillor Sultana Ahmed Lipi, from various parts of Dhaka in the past 24 hours. Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Deputy

Chance has come to rebuild Bangladesh: Mirza Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that the opportunity has come to rebuild a new Bangladesh. He made the remark on Sunday (August 3) while speaking at a student rally organised in Shahbagh of the capital. The rally was arranged by Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal as

NCP announces manifesto for ‘New Bangladesh’

The Nationalist Citizen Party (NCP) has announced its manifesto for building a ‘New Bangladesh.’ NCP convenor Nahid Islam declared the 24-point manifesto at the party’s rally held at the Central Shaheed Minar on Sunday (August 3). Titled ‘Manifesto for a New

Bangladesh's people want no political division: Tarique Rahman

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said that Bangladesh, now in its 54th year of independence, has evolved into a mature state where people no longer want to see political division. He made the remarks on Sunday (August 3) while addressing a rally virtually as the chief

BNP leaders visit Jamaat chief on behalf of Tarique Rahman

A delegation from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) visited Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr Shafiqur Rahman at United Hospital in Dhaka today (August 3) to enquire about his health on behalf of BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman. The BNP team comprised Joint Secretary General