Tuesday, 22 Jul, 2025

Politics

Banned Chhatra League men torch police vehicle in Gopalganj

Leaders and activists of the banned Chhatra League allegedly vandalised and set fire to a police vehicle in Gopalganj Sadar on Wednesday morning (July 16), ahead of a planned march program by the National Citizen Party (NCP). The incident occurred in the Durgapur Union area, where a

BNP proposes national reconciliation council for unification

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has proposed National Reconciliation Council to resolve divisions within the nation and establish peace while ensuring accountability for crimes. BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed made the proposal on behalf of his party on Tuesday (July

144 political parties ineligible, EC provides 15 days for correction

A total of 144 political parties that applied for registration with the Election Commission (EC) have not qualified in the initial screening process, an official said on Tuesday (July 15).   Additional Secretary of the EC, KM Ali Newaz, informed reporters that the commission will

National elections must be held in February: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that the next national election must be held in February 2026, adding that there will be no deviation from this timeline. He said the decision regarding the election timeline was finalised during a meeting in London between

BNP to Join Chhatra Dal protest march in Dhaka in afternoon 

Chhatra Dal, the student wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP),  is set to hold a protest march in Dhaka on Monday afternoon, protesting what it calls the worsening law and order situation, efforts to destabilize public sentiment, and the erosion of a conducive learning

Plot to eliminate Tarique Rahman from politics underway: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today (July 13) claimed that a “planned conspiracy” is underway to destroy the party and eliminate its acting chairman Tarique Rahman from politics. He made the remarks on Sunday afternoon while speaking at a book launch

NCP warns EC over withholding poll symbol Shapla 

National Citizens Party (NCP) has warned that it will mount a political challenge against the Election Commission (EC) if it denies Shapla (water lily) as poll symbol. NCP Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary made the remark on Sunday (July 13) while meeting with Chief Election

NCP in meeting with CEC over election symbol

National Citizen Party (NCP) has held a meeting with Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin, seeking clarity over the party’s preferred election symbol, Shapla (water lily), which was excluded from the Election Commission’s latest schedule. A delegation led by

BNP protests crude bomb attack at Nayapaltan

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) held a protest late Sunday night (July 13) in front of its central office at Nayapaltan, condemning a crude bomb (cocktail) attack on the premises. The demonstration, which began around 12:45 a.m., was led by BNP Joint Secretary General Ruhul

JCD to march from Nayapaltan to Shahbagh tomorrow

The Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) has announced a fresh protest programme, alleging a worsening law and order situation and growing disruption of the peaceful atmosphere in educational institutions across the country. JCD President Rakibul Islam Rakib and General Secretary

Tarique Rahman slams govt over Mitford murder, warns of plot

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has strongly criticised the government for failing to arrest the prime suspect behind the brutal killing of scrap trader Sohag, near Mitford Hospital in Old Dhaka. Addressing an event marking the anniversary of the July-August uprising and

Attempts to blame BNP for Mitford incident: Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has denied any involvement of BNP in the recent Mitford stone attack and murder, accusing rival parties of falsely implicating BNP for their own political advantage. Speaking at a free medical camp program in Dhaka North on

Moyeen Khan slams AL, seeks fair election

BNP National Standing Committee member Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan has said the Awami League (AL) has become a “deviated political party” due to its prolonged misdeeds. Speaking while distributing BNP’s membership renewal forms at Bhuban Mohan Park today, Moyeen Khan

Jubo Dal chief slams propaganda, condemns Mitford murder

President of Jubo Dal Abdul Monayem Munna has alleged that a political party is spreading propaganda against Jubo Dal out of envy for its popularity among the youth. Speaking at a press conference at the party’s Nayapaltan office today, Munna expressed concern over the

Bangladesh aims to complete election preparations by Dec: Home Adviser

Home Affairs Adviser Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said that the government aims to complete all preparations for the upcoming national elections by December, though the Election Commission will determine the final date. He said, “Our goal is to complete election preparations by

Another movement against corruption will soon start, says Nahid

National Citizens’ Party (NCP) convenor Nahid Islam in a speech said the nation will soon witness a fresh movement and that will be against corruption and extortion across Bangladesh. He came up with the remark on Friday (July 11) while addressing a rally at the Eidgah grounds in

People will reject PR system of election, says Ctg BNP leader

Chattogram North District BNP Joint Convener Sarwar Alamgir has said that the people of Bangladesh will not accept the proportional representation (PR) system of election, as it does not reflect their democratic expectations. He made the remarks on Thursday while distributing leaflets

Ex-Jubo dal leader shot dead in Khulna

A former vice-president of the Jubo Dal’s Khulna Daulatpur unit was shot dead and had his tendons severed by unidentified assailants in front of his home on Friday afternoon. The incident happened around 2pm in the Maheshwarpasha West Para area of Khulna city’s Daulatpur.

BNP supports reforms: Rizvi

BNP was never against reform, instead has always spoke in favour, said party’s Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi. He said BNP has always spoken in favour of necessary changes in the political and economic system. Rizvi made the remarks on Friday (July 11)

Justice must be served for July killings, says Fakhrul

The trial of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for “July massacre” has begun and justice must be done those who worked in favour of the fascist regime, said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. He made the remarks while speaking to journalists on Wednesday