BNP's acting chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday (February 16) blamed Awami League for undermining people’s rights through “mock elections” and “fascist dictatorship.” He made the remark while speaking virtually as the chief guest in Narsingdi at

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting Chairman Tarique Rahman is set to meet with photojournalists injured during the July-August uprising tomorrow (Feb 17).  Tarique Rahman, as the chief guest at an event organized by "Amra BNP Paribar," will give financial help to

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) today showed former Awami League lawmaker ABM Fazle Karim Chowdhury arrested in a case concerning crimes against humanity linked to the July-August mass uprising.  The three-member tribunal led by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mozumder passed the

Police arrested Emran Chowdhury Akash, accused of Abu Sayed murder case, at Rangpur from Gangapara village in Islampur Upazila in the district early hours today (Feb 16). According to police, acting on a tip off a team of Islampur Police Station raided the house of Emran Chowdhury

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) is set to hear a state plea on Sunday regarding the High Court judgment in the Zia Charitable Trust graft case.  The High Court had earlier acquitted BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and two others, who were convicted and sentenced

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said that political parties will reach a 'minimal consensus' on state reforms through talks, paving the way for a swift national election. Speaking to reporters after a meeting with the National Consensus Commission on Saturday

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said that all BNP leaders involved in the anti-government movement would have been executed if Sheikh Hasina had not been ousted in last year’s mass uprising. Speaking at the biannual conference of Meghna Upazila BNP in Cumilla

BNP senior joint secretary general Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed has said that national elections must be held before local elections. He also said any delay could raise questions about the legitimacy of the interim government. Rizvi made the remarks while speaking at a

BNP General Secretary Mirza Fakhrul expressed hope that India would promptly return ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh so she could be brought to justice. Speaking at a press briefing at the BNP chairperson's office in Gulshan on Thursday (Feb 13) afternoon, he said

British Deputy High Commissioner James Goldman met with BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at the BNP chairperson’s office in Gulshan, Dhaka, on Thursday for a courtesy visit. Shama Obaid, a member of party Chairperson Khaleda Zia's foreign affairs advisory

A court in Dhaka today granted a five-day remand for former state minister Dr Enamur Rahman in connection with the murder of Comilla University student Abdul Qaium.  Dhaka Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate KM Mohiuddin passed the order as police produced the accused before

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will return home only if her doctors approve, said her personal physician and BNP Standing Committee member Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain. He was speaking to reporters after an event in London on Tuesday (February 11). According to him, Khaleda Zia has been

Former Awami League MP from the Habiganj-2 constituency, Md Abdul Majid Khan, was arrested on Monday night in Dhaka's Farmgate area.  Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Additional Commissioner (DB) Rezaul Karim Mallik confirmed the matter. Abdul Majid faces charges in

Detective Branch (DB) of police has arrested former State Minister for Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Dipankar Talukdar. He was detained from Sobhanbagh in Dhanmondi, Dhaka. Speaking to Banglanews on Monday (February 10), Additional Commissioner and DB Chief Rezaul Karim Mallik

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today (Feb 10) said the government is preparing for the upcoming national elections in December. He confirmed the development after a meeting with the Chief Adviser on Monday (February 10).  Following the meeting, he spoke to

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has announced a series of rallies across the country to press home several demands, including the announcement of election roadmap.  The rallies will take place on February 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, and 25. BNP issued a press release in

A Dhaka court on Monday acquitted Amar Desh Editor Mahmudur Rahman in a case related to the attempted abduction and murder of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina's son Sajeeb Wazed Joy in the US in 2015. Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge Tarik Ezaz delivered the verdict in

A Dhaka court today (Feb 9) directed the seizure of tax files belonging to former Health Minister Zahid Maleque and his son Rahat Maleque amid ongoing graft investigations.  Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Zakir Hossain Galib passed the order, allowing a plea from the

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has announced a series of rallies across all 64 districts, demanding government action to address rising prices of daily essentials, deteriorating law and order, and to push for an electoral roadmap. BNP Senior Joint General Secretary Ruhul Kabir

Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) arrested 20 leaders and activists of Awami League, Chattra League, and Jubo League for their involvement in attacking protestors during last year’s student-led mass uprising in July and August. The arrests were made over the past 24 hours in