A Dhaka court has granted a four-day remand for Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (Jasad) President and former minister Hasanul Haq Inu in a case related to the shooting and killing of Monir during an anti-discrimination protest in the capital's Progoti Sarani area. Metropolitan Magistrate

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today (Dec 28) expressed concerns over Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus's recent suggestion to lower the minimum voting age to 17, arguing that it could delay the election process.  Fakhrul said the proposal would require the

BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed underscored the importance of building and preserving unwavering unity among all anti-fascist individuals, no matter the cost.  He said that "Bangladesh First" should serve as the guiding principle, aiming to create a

A local BNP activist was shot and brutally slaughtered by unidentified attackers in Noakhali’s Begumganj upazila on Friday (Dec 27) afternoon. The deceased was identified as Kabir Hossain alias Chali Kabir, 35. The incident occurred around 1:40 PM in front of Sujayetpur Jame

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said swift reforms required to ensure a fair and neutral election, calling it the gateway to establishing a democratic system in the country. He made the remark on Friday (Dec 27), at a national dialogue titled “Which Way to

Former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is set to leave Dhaka for London in the first half of January for advanced medical treatment. Prof AZM Zahid Hossain, personal physician of Khaleda Zia confirmed the matter on Wednesday (Dec 25). He said that preparations are

Former South District BNP convener Abu Sufian, former senior joint convener of Patia Enamul Haque Enam, and former convener of Karnaphuli Upazila BNP SM Mamun Mia have regained their party membership. On September 1, their positions were suspended over allegations of violating party

BNP Vice Chairman and former deputy education minister Abdus Salam Pintu has been released from jail after 17 years. Pintu, who was sentenced to death in the August 21 grenade attack case, walked out of Kashimpur Central Jail Part-2 at 11:04 am today (December 24). His release came

A Dhaka court today (Dec 23) issued a travel ban on former Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayor Sayeed Khokon, along with his wife Farhana Sayeed, his mother Shahana Hanif, and his brother Javed Ahmed. Judge Md Ibrahim Mia of the Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge's Court

Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal Mohammad Tazul Islam has said that the prosecution team has no information regarding whether Interpol has issued a red notice against Sheikh Hasina. He also said that such information can only be obtained from the National Central

A local Chhatra Dal activist was shot dead by miscreants in Narsingdi’s Sadar Upazila. The incident occurred around 11:30 pm on Saturday near the Panchdona Bazar Fish Market Mosque. The victim, identified as Humayun Kabir, 35, was a member of the Meherpara Union Chhatra Dal

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) today (Dec 21) began discussion with its allied political parties to strengthen unity and discuss the upcoming general election. The discussions began with a meeting of the 12-party alliance leaders, led by BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam

BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed departed for London on Friday (Dec 20) morning to meet the party's acting chairman, Tarique Rahman. Sayrul Kabir Khan, a member of the BNP Media Cell, confirmed the matter.   Salahuddin boarded a Biman Bangladesh Airlines

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will not be able to attend the Bangladesh Nationalist Freedom Fighters' rally slated to be held on December 21 due to health issues.  Party's Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir disclosed the matter during a press briefing at the

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that there is no need to delay the elections now that the Election Commission (EC) has been formed.  According to him, people expect a clear and definitive statement from the Chief Adviser on the matter. He was speaking

Former Member of Parliament (MP) from Bogura-6 constituency, Ragibul Hasan Ripu, was arrested by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) from Netrokona district. According to RAB, a team nabbed Ripu late last night from the Mohanganj municipality area in Netrakona.  RAB, in a short

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has vowed to address enforced disappearances, killings, and injustices of the past 15–16 years under the Awami League regime through the 31-point state reform plan. Speaking virtually on Wednesday (Dec 18) during a day-long BNP workshop held at

The High Court today (Dec 18) acquitted several individuals, including former State Minister for Home Affairs Lutfozzaman Babar, in a high-profile case involving the smuggling of 10 truckloads of weapons in Chittagong. A High Court bench comprising Justice Mostafa Zaman Islam and

A Dhaka court today (Dec 18) placed former Food Minister Qamrul Islam and former Awami League (AL) lawmaker Solaiman Mohammad Salim on a four-day remand each in connection with the murder of Jubo Dal leader Shamim Mia.  The incident occurred on October 28 last year in the Paltan

BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury said that only a government elected by the people’s mandate can implement full reforms in the parliament. He made the remark on Tuesday (Dec 17) during a financial assistance program organized by the Doctors'