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Politics

Salman F Rahman shown arrested in graft cases

A Dhaka court today showed Salman F Rahman, former private industry and investment affairs adviser to ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, arrested in four separate cases filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) over alleged embezzlement through banking irregularities. The ACC

Latif Siddique, others handed to police after DRU siege

Former Awami League minister Latif Siddique and several others were handed over to police by an agitated crowd after being confined inside the Dhaka Reporters’ Unity (DRU) on Thursday (August 28) around 11am. They were reportedly confined on allegations that a secret Awami League

Fakhrul alleges conspiracy to derail upcoming national polls

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has alleged that a section of vested interests is conspiring to sabotage the forthcoming national election by raising what he termed as "irrelevant and distracting demands." Speaking at a memorial discussion held at the

BNP rules out alliance with Jamaat before election

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed has said there is no possibility of an alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami. He made the remarks while speaking to journalists at his residence in Gulshan on Tuesday. Asked about possible electoral alliances in the upcoming polls, Salahuddin

Only elected govt can amend constitution: Rizvi

BNP's Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Sunday (Aug 24) said that any changes to the constitution must be carried out by an elected government. He said, “Recommendations will come regarding the July Charter. If laws or the constitution need to be amended,

Jubo Dal leader hacked to death in Khulna residence 

A local leader of BNP's youth wing, Jubo Dal, was hacked to death by unidentified assailants in his residence in Khulna’s Dumuria upazila, police confirmed on Saturday (August 23). The victim, Md Shamim, was attacked late Friday night (August 22) inside his rented house near

Mirza Fakhrul discharged from hospital

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been released from hospital and returned home after undergoing treatment in Dhaka. He was discharged from United Hospital on Wednesday (August 20) afternoon, BNP sources confirmed. He was taken to

JCD announces DUCSU panel: Abid for VP, Tanvir Bari for GS

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s student wing, Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), has announced its full panel of candidates for the upcoming Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) elections. JCD named Abidul Islam Khan as its candidate for Vice President (VP),

Mirza Fakhrul hospitalised after returning home 

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was admitted to hospital in Dhaka shortly after returning from medical treatment abroad, party officials confirmed. He was taken to United Hospital in the capital at around 1 am on Wednesday (August 20), according to the BNP media cell.

BNP has no doubts about upcoming election: Salahuddin

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed has said his party holds no doubts regarding the upcoming national election, expressing confidence that it will take place in February next year. He said, “The Chief Adviser has already sent a letter to the Election Commission. Its

BNP holds talks with CEC on election preparations

A Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) delegation has held talks with Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin to discuss preparations for the upcoming 13th parliamentary elections. The meeting began at 4 pm on Sunday (August 17), at the Election Commission building in

Final draft of 'July Charter' sent to political parties

The National Consensus Commission has sent the final draft of the July National Charter to political parties, asking them to submit their opinions by 4 pm on August 20, commission sources said on Saturday night. An earlier draft, released on July 28, had called on parties to complete

BNP to give opinion on 'July Charter' draft by August 20

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will submit its opinion by 20 August after reviewing the final draft of the “July National Charter 2025” prepared by the National Consensus Commission. BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed told the media on Sunday (August

JCD to hold emergency meeting with four units

Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) will hold an emergency meeting with four of its units on Sunday, a press release said today. The notice, signed by JCD central president Rakibul Islam Rakib and General Secretary Nasir Uddin Nasir, said the meeting will take place at the JCD

Jamaat plotting to establish one-party state: Rizvi

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami is conspiring to establish a one-party state, BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi alleged today (Aug 16). “One idealist has departed, and another has emerged. Stop labelling people as ‘munafiq’ (hypocrite) or

Those fearing polls are not democratic forces: Salahuddin

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed today (Aug 16) said those expressing concerns or making statements casting doubt on the upcoming elections are not part of the country’s democratic forces. “Those spreading fear about the election through statements against

Khaleda Zia’s birthday observed nationwide with prayers

Begum Khaleda Zia, chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and former prime minister, stepped into her 81st year today, with party units and supporters across the country marking the day with prayers and charitable activities. To observe the anniversary, special doa and

CA Yunus sends birthday greetings to Khaleda Zia

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today sent a bouquet of flowers to BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia on her birthday. BNP Standing Committee member and Khaleda Zia’s personal physician, Professor Dr AZM Zahid Hossain, confirmed the matter.

Khandaker Mosharraf off to London for treatment

BNP Standing Committee Member Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain left Dhaka for London Friday morning for medical treatment. The senior BNP leader departed Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) around 7am on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight, accompanied by his wife Bilkis Akhter

Mirza Abbas calls for justice over Khaleda Zia's jail treatment

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) standing committee member Mirza Abbas has called for justice for those responsible for the alleged mistreatment of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia during her imprisonment. Speaking at a special prayer ceremony organized by