Nasrin Siddiqui, a central committee member of the Krishak Sramik Janata League (KSJL) and wife of party president Bangabir Abdul Kader Siddique, has died in Dhaka. She breathed her last on Saturday night (June 7) while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in the capital, the

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday (June 7) called for the next national election to be held in December this year instead of April 2026, saying the proposed schedule is unsuitable for the election. He said, “We firmly believe that holding the election

BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has extended Eid-ul-Azha greetings to the nation, her personal physician Dr AZM Zahid Hossain said on Friday night. He said Khaleda, the former prime minister, wishes a joyful Eid for all and would feel her own Eid is meaningful only if the people can

BNP leader Ishraque Hossain on Friday (June 6) alleged that the current advisory council of the interim government has lost neutrality, saying no fair and acceptable election is possible under their oversight. He made the remark while visiting the National Eidgah ground around 12 noon

BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman has extended warm greetings to the people of Bangladesh and Muslims around the world on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. He conveyed the message through a post on his verified Facebook page at around 7:00pm Bangladesh time on Thursday (June 5).

Dr. Zubaida Rahman, wife of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, left Dhaka for London this morning to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha with her husband and daughter. She departed for London on a Qatar Airways flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 11 am on Thursday (June 5). 

The interim government has formally handed over mutation documents for BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s Gulshan residence, which was originally allotted to her by the state more than four decades ago. According to BNP sources, Housing and Public Works Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan and

A Dhaka court on Tuesday sent Shahe Alam Murad, former general secretary of Dhaka South Awami League, to jail in connection with the murder of trader Abdul Wadud during last July's mass uprising. Metropolitan Magistrate Md Sefatullah issued the order after police produced Murad in

BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury today said the interim government missed an opportunity to prepare the FY2025–26 budget through dialogue with political parties and civil society. Speaking at a post-budget press conference at BNP Chairperson’s

A Dhaka court today showed former state minister Kamal Ahmed Mojumder arrested in an arms case filed with Banani Police Station. He was produced before the court, which then ordered his return to jail. Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Md Ziadur Rahman passed the order as

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) does not want to engage in direct conflict with the government over the upcoming national election issue, but growing concerns have emerged within the party due to the government's delay in announcing a clear election roadmap. Following the

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed said on Tuesday (June 3) that his party does not want local government elections to be held under a caretaker government.  He said that the caretaker government’s tenure should not exceed three months and local elections should

BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed has filed a complaint with the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), accusing Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and six others of involvement in his alleged abduction. He submitted the complaint at the office of the Chief Prosecutor of the

The National Consensus Commission has launched a significant round of multi-party dialogue, bringing together representatives from 30 political parties — including the BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and the Nationalist Consensus Party (NCP). The meeting began Tuesday (June 3) morning at

BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khashru Mahmud Chowdhury has said there is no qualitative change in the proposed national budget for FY 2025–26. Speaking at a press conference at BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s Gulshan office, he said, “The main structure of the

A Dhaka court today placed former minister Rashed Khan Menon on a five-day remand in connection with the killing of jhut trader Monir during the July-August Mass Uprising. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate MA Azharul Islam passed the order after police sought a 10-day remand. Menon was

Supporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain once again blockaded Nagar Bhaban, the headquarters of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), on Sunday (June 1), demanding his immediate swearing-in as mayor.  The protest has brought all civic services to a halt. From early morning, BNP

Bangladesh has opened the trial of fugitive former prime minister Sheikh Hasina as prosecutors at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) formally submitted charges against her over alleged crimes against humanity committed during last year’s student-led mass uprising. Besides.

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court today overturned a previous High Court verdict that had declared Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s registration illegal, clearing the way for the party's return to electoral politics. A four-member bench led by Chief Justice Syed Refaat

Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), Tazul Islam, said that formal charges against ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be filed on Sunday. Speaking at a discussion at the National Press Club on Saturday, he said, “We are determined to push the