Saturday, 06 Sep, 2025

Politics

CA meets 13 more political parties

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus held a meeting with representatives of 13 more political parties on Wednesday (July 23) to discuss the country’s evolving political situation. The meeting began around 3:30pm at the state guest house Jamuna in Dhaka, according to

Court acquits BNP leader Anee in graft case

A Dhaka court today acquitted BNP Joint Secretary General Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee in a graft case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), citing the prosecution's failure to prove the charges. Judge Md Zakaria Hossain of Dhaka Special Judge Court-6 delivered the verdict,

Chhatra League leader bathes in milk, leaves politics

A local leader of banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) announced his resignation from politics after bathing in milk in front of villagers. The incident took place on Tuesday (July 22) afternoon in Agdia village under Narail Sadar upazila. Sajjadul Islam, president of the

Tarique Rahman calls for unity

In response to the ongoing crisis surrounding the recent jet crash, BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday called for national unity and calm. “During this mourning period in the nation, I call upon all pro-democracy stakeholders for calm and cohesion. We must form

Chief Adviser seats with four political parties

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus is holding a meeting tonight (Monday) with four political parties at the state guesthouse Jamuna in Dhaka, as part of ongoing political crisis. The meeting began at 9:00pm and includes senior representatives from the Bangladesh Nationalist

Hasina, 99 others to face indictment hearing in plot scam on July 31

Two Dhaka courts have fixed July 31 to hold charge framing hearings in six graft cases involving 100 accused, including ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, over alleged irregularities in RAJUK Purbachal plot allocations. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Zakir Hossain Galib on

Tarique Rahman mourns Uttara jet crash

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has expressed deep sorrow over the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training jet at capital’s Milestone College in Uttara, calling it a “tragic and unacceptable” incident for a place meant to be a safe environment for students.

Hasina a disgrace to humanity, nation won't forgive: Fakhrul 

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday (July 20) branded ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as a “disgrace to humanity,” citing enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and alleged mass atrocities during her tenure. He said,

Fakhrul visits Jamaat Ameer at hospital 

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir visited Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman at Ibne Sina Hospital in Dhanmondi this evening. Fakhrul arrived at the hospital around 8:15pm.  BNP media cell member Shairul Kabir Khan confirmed the matter to the

NCP rally disrupted amid BNP protests over Nasiruddin’s remarks

Cox’s Bazar turned tense after Nasiruddin Patwari, chief coordinator of the National Citizen Party (NCP), indirectly referred to BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed as a ‘new godfather.’ In response, an angry group of BNP leaders and activists attacked and

Old system can no longer run Bangladesh: Jamaat chief

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday (July 19) said the country can no longer function under its outdated governance structure, calling for a new system to root out corruption and restore justice. He said, “Bangladesh cannot move forward with the old

Jamaat Ameer falls ill during speech at Suhrawardy Udyan Rally

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman fell ill twice while delivering his speech at the party’s national rally at Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka on Saturday afternoon (July 19). The incident occurred shortly after Dr. Rahman began addressing thousands of party members

Fakhrul urges swift elections, warns of instability

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today (July 19) urged the interim government to act swiftly to initiate the electoral process, warning that delays are making the political situation increasingly volatile. Speaking at a discussion titled “Expectations of the Mass

Ishraque Hossain demands neutral trial for 1971 atrocities

BNP leader Ishraque Hossain has called for a neutral and effective trial of the 1971 Liberation War atrocities under the same legal framework that has recently been used to suspend the ruling Awami League's activities and initiate genocide proceedings. In a Facebook post published

Jamaat rally begins at Suhrawardy Udyan with 7-point demand

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s much-anticipated national rally commenced at Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital on Saturday afternoon (July 19), with the party reiterating its seven-point demand. The rally, presided over by Jamaat Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, officially began at 2:00 pm

First phase of Jamaat rally kicks off at Suhrawardy Udyan

The first phase of the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s rally commenced at Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital on Saturday morning, marking the party's unprecedented solo gathering at the historic venue. The programme formally began at 9:40 am with a recitation from the Holy Quran,

Jamaat leader killed in road crash en route to Dhaka rally

A local leader of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami was killed and two others injured in a road accident in Faridpur early Saturday, while travelling to the party’s national rally at Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka. Maulana Abu Sayeed, 52, the Ameer of Dakop Upazila unit in Khulna, died on

Jamaat leaders, activists gather at Suhrawardy Udyan 

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami started a mass rally at Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital on Saturday to press home a seven-point demand. Although the rally was scheduled to begin at 2:00 pm, party supporters began gathering at the historic venue from Friday evening, with crowds swelling

Ex-BNP MP Abdul Mannan Talukder no more

Abdul Mannan Talukder, a former four-time Member of Parliament from Sirajganj-3 and adviser to the BNP chairperson, passed away on Friday morning (July 18) at his residence in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, due to old age complications.  He was 89. The matter was confirmed by BNP central

BNP slams govt for Gopalganj violence

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has strongly condemned the attack on a National Citizens’ Party (NCP) rally in Gopalganj. BNP also alleged it was carried out by supporters of the ruling Awami League to undermine the democratic process. A statement issued by BNP on Thursday