Saturday, 06 Sep, 2025

Politics

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

Chhatra Dal begins rally at Shahbagh 

The rally to mark anniversary of the July-August mass uprising organized by the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), student wing of BNP has started. However, leaders and activists have gathered in the capital's Shahbagh to attend their student rally. The JCD leaders and supporters

BNP forms committee to review EC's constituency delimitation

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has formed a five-member committee to review and coordinate issues related to the Election Commission’s ongoing constituency delimitation activities for the upcoming parliamentary elections. According to a press release issued by the party on

JCD, NCP to hold separate rallies in Dhaka today

The Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) , the student wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), and the National Citizen Party (NCP) are set to organise pivotal rallies in the capital today, marking the anniversary of last year’s anti-fascist uprising. Chhatra Dal will hold

Expelled student leader Jane Alam on 4-day remand

A Dhaka court today placed Jane Alam Apu, an expelled joint convener of Bangladesh Gonotantrik Chhatra Sangsad, on a four-day remand in connection with an extortion case involving the Gulshan residence of former Awami League MP Shammi Ahmed. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Nazmin Akter

JCD regrets inconvenience to Dhaka residents over tomorrow’s rally

Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) will hold a student rally at Shahbagh in the capital on Sunday (August 3) as part of its 36-day programme commemorating the July Uprising. In a statement issued today, JCD expressed regret for any inconvenience the rally may cause to city residents. The

No constitutional change outside parliament: Amir Khosru 

BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury today reaffirmed that any amendment to the Constitution must occur within the framework of the Parliament and with the people's mandate. “There is no scope for constitutional amendments outside parliament,” he

Jamaat chief undergoes successful bypass surgery 

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has undergone successful heart bypass surgery at a private hospital in Dhaka. The operation began at 8:30 am on Saturday (August 2) at United Hospital in the capital. Renowned cardiac specialist Dr Jahangir Kabir led the procedure.

Jamaat-e-Islami chief hospitalised for bypass surgery

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has been admitted to a hospital for bypass surgery after five blockages were detected in his heart. He was taken to a private hospital in Dhaka on Saturday morning (August 2), according to party sources.  Senior Jamaat

Tati dal leader expelled for sheltering AL leader

Mohammad Saikat, president of the Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Tati Dal’s Burirchar Union unit in Noakhali’s Hatiya upazila, has been expelled for allegedly providing shelter to fugitive Awami League leader Alaudddin Bedan at his home. District Tati Dal member secretary Advocate

BNP reaffirms commitment to implement July charter

BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed has reiterated the party’s commitment to fully implement the July Charter, expressing hope that the document will be formally signed soon. “We have pledged to implement the July Charter. We expect the signing to take place in

Tarique Rahman rejected national government proposal, claims Nahid

Nationalist Citizen Party (NCP) Convenor Nahid Islam has claimed that BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman rejected a proposal to form a national government. He made the statement in a Facebook post on Wednesday (July 31), where he also said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam

Ex-MP Solaiman placed on two-day remand over student killing

A Dhaka court today granted a two-day police remand for former Dhaka-7 MP Solaiman Selim in connection with the killing of student Nadimul Hassan Elem during last year’s July student movement in Sutrapur. Solaiman Selim, son of former MP Haji Md Selim, was produced before the

JCD moves Aug 3 rally to Shahbagh following NCP’s request

Jatiyotabadi Chatrodol (JCD) has decided to relocate its upcoming student rally to Shahbagh on Sunday (August 3), moving it from the Central Shaheed Minar following a request by the Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP). The announcement was made by JCD President Rakibul Islam Rakib at a press

NCP, Jamaat reject July Charter draft

Nationalist Citizen Party (NCP) and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, have rejected draft of the July Charter prepared by the National Consensus Committee calling lack of consensus in the decision-making process. The reactions came during the 21st day of the second phase of the ongoing