Politics

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has announced a two-day program on October 27-28, demanding justice for those killed in the violence on Dhaka’s streets on October 28, 2006. Jamaat Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar announced the program in a statement on Sunday (25 October), calling on the government to

The schedule of Dhaka’s two city corporations- Dhaka North and Dhaka South city corporation yet to be announced. But the aspirant candidates are trying utmost in different ways to ensure their candidacy in the ruling party BNP. Among those, Shafiqul Islam Khan Miltan and Tabith Awal are trying to

Speaker of the National Parliament, Hafiz Uddin Ahmad has said he believes there is no possibility of deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina returning to Bangladesh in the next 10 years. “From my political experience, I think there is no possibility for Sheikh Hasina to return even in the next 10 yea

BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has said this year’s Durga Puja was celebrated across the country in a peaceful and festive atmosphere due to the government’s vigilance, sincerity and dedication. “Durga Puja was celebrated in a peaceful and festive atmosphere across the country this

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday (20 October) said the ousted autocrat and a faction of the opposition had joined hands in hatching conspiracies to destabilise the country, urging people to remain vigilant against attempts to foment unrest. “We’ve intelligence reports that the ousted auto

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday (19 October) said that if the opposition, while opposing the government, paved the way for the return of autocracy, it would bring no good to the country and amount to a betrayal of both the martyrs of the 2024 July uprising and the 1971 Liberation War. Calli

BNP acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Sunday (18 October) said the Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman always stayed beside the countrymen whenever he lived in a foreign country. The BNP acting Secretary General said it while paying tributes at the Zia Mausoleum in Zia Udyan

The BNP government is facing challenges from two parallel opposition forces as it seeks to restore law and order and accelerate the country's development. While Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, the officially recognised opposition party, is challenging the government through parliamentary proceedings an

BNP Acting Secretary General and Prime Minister's Political Adviser Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has stressed on fresh thinking and effective management to end the long-standing anarchy, disorder, and illegal practices in the road transport sector. He made the remarks on Thursday (8 October) after pa

Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) Vice-President (VP) Sadik Kayem has accused the ruling BNP of being involved in a “mob culture” across the country. He said it seemed that the BNP wanted to “swallow the entire country at once” if possible. Sadik Kayem made the remarks in a Facebook

BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has said the cohorts of the fallen fascist are trying to push the elected government into a deep crisis and plunge the country into turmoil in different ways. He urged everyone to remain alert, saying the cohorts are involved in various acts of sabotag

Persistent shortages of gas and electricity are disrupting operations at some textile mills, industry leaders told Opposition Leader Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Tuesday (6 October), while seeking policy support to address energy, tax and other challenges confronting the sector. A delegation of the Bangla

Referring to the resignation of BNP reserved-seat MP Ferdousi Ahmed Mishti following Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s directive over the vandalism of the RADDA health centre, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman said organisational measures alone are not sufficient. Ferdousi Ahmed Mis

BNP reserve seat MP Ferdousi Ahmed Mishti resigned as a lawmaker on Thursday (1 October). She has submitted her resignation letter to the speaker of the Parliament Major (retd) Hafizuddin Ahmed at the noon. Earlier, Ferdousi Ahmed Mishti has been asked to resign from parliament as it moves to act