Saturday, 29 Mar, 2025

Politics

Establishing democratic order is people's key expectation: Khasru

BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury today said that the people of Bangladesh would not accept any obstacle to restoring a ‘democratic order,’ which he called their fundamental expectation. Speaking at a pre-Iftar Mahfil at Chattogram Club, Khasru said

Rizvi accuses Hasina of turning country into 'Karbala' for power

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed has accused ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of turning the country into "Karbala" to cling to power, citing alleged election irregularities. Speaking at an event in Naya Paltan today, while distributing Eid gifts

Tarique extends Eid greetings to CA Yunus

Tarique Rahman, the acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has extended warm Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser of Bangladesh's interim government.  On Thursday morning, BNP Joint Secretary General and former MP Shahid Uddin

1971 and 2024 are interlinked: Nahid Islam

Nahid Islam, convener of the Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) said since the mass uprising of 2024 is a continuation of the spirit of 1971, the two are not separate struggles but part of the same fight for democracy and justice.  He said, “On this Independence Day, we remember

BNP wants elections to protect nation, not to go to power: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir reiterated that BNP’s call for elections was not driven by a desire for power but by the need to protect the nation’s independence, sovereignty, and democracy. Fakhrul was speaking to reporters after paying respects at the

Court freezes 31 bank accounts of ex-MP Azam, wife

A Dhaka court today (March 25) ordered the freezing of 31 bank accounts belonging to former Jamalpur-3 lawmaker Mirza Azam and his wife, Dewan Aleya, over graft allegations. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Zakir Hossain Galib passed the order, allowing two separate pleas of

Plots afoot to pit army against people: Tarique Rahman

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has warned that attempts are on to turn the army against the people. He said such efforts are being made so that a volatile situation can be created in the country. Tarique Rahman made these statements while speaking at an Iftar gathering organized

Army will stay apolitical, hopes Sarjis

Sarjis Alam, Chief Organizer of the Northern Region of National Citizens Party (NCP) hoped Bangladesh Army will hold up their professional duties from responsibility towards the nation and not intervene in the political matters. He made these remarks while responding to journalists

Palak remanded in Jatrabari killing case

Former State Minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak has been placed on a four-day remand in connection with the murder of Obaidul Islam during the July-August mass uprising.  A Dhaka court issued the order today (March 24) after police presented Palak before the court, requesting a

Preserving anti-fascist unity is essential: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir called for the consolidation of anti-fascist national unity and urged the interim government to uphold impartiality to prevent any group from gaining undue political advantages. Speaking at a press conference today in Gulshan, Fakhrul

Jubo Mohila League leader, 2 others remanded

A Dhaka court today placed three individuals, including Jubo Mohila League central leader Laboni, on a two-day remand each in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act at Mohammadpur Police Station. The other two remanded accused are Sirajul and Raju.  Dhaka Metropolitan

NCP proposes voting age of 16, candidate age of 23

The National Citizen Party (NCP) will submit its initial reform proposal to the National Consensus Commission on Sunday.  The proposal includes lowering the voting age to 16 and setting the minimum age for parliamentary candidates at 23. At a press conference today, NCP Joint

Don’t take any decision to help rehabilitate AL: Tarique

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said that fugitive acolytes of the dictatorship must not be given the opportunity for rehabilitation. He also said that the way a certain group is now portraying reforms and elections as opposing forces is undoubtedly driven by political motives.

No scope to rehabilitate dictator’s allies: Tarique Rahman

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said there should be no opportunity to rehabilitate the allies of fugitive dictators. Speaking virtually from London at an Iftar event in Dhaka’s Eskaton on Friday, he said some groups are trying to pit election and reforms against each

Fakhrul calls for responsible politics

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has urged politicians and government officials to play a responsible role as the country is passing very challenging periods. He made the call during an Iftar gathering organized by BNP in honor of prominent citizens and professionals

NCP criticizes Chief Adviser, demands ban on Awami League

The National Citizens' Party (NCP) has condemned the statement made by Interim Government Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, who claimed that there are no plans to ban the Awami League. The condemnation came on Friday (March 21) night during a press conference held at

NCP to calls urgent press conference

The National Citizens' Party (NCP) has announced an urgent press conference to address the country's ongoing political and overall situation. A press release in this regard was issued by the NCP Joint Member Secretary Zainal Abedin Shishir. The press conference will be held

BNP calls for urgent global action to end brutal Gaza killings

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has urged the international community to take immediate action to halt the ongoing violence in the Gaza Strip.  In a statement sent to the media today, Fakhrul condemned the brutal killings of Palestinian people, including

Several organizations hold protest at DU, demand AL ban

Several organizations held protests at Dhaka University on Friday, demanding an immediate ban on the Awami League for its alleged involvement in the July genocide. They also called for the withdrawal of Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus’ statement against banning the

Desire to reinstate AL is dangerous: Asif Mahmud

Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, Adviser to the Youth and Sports and Labour and Employment ministries, reffering July-August incident as genocide said that the desire to bring back the Awami League into politics is dangerous. He made the remark through a Facebook post on Friday