Sajjad Hossain

A series of price hikes leaves many families with no wiggle room

The BNP high command has instructed grassroots organisers to promptly inform the party’s central office if any member in their area faces allegations of criminal activity, rather than conceal the matter or shield the person involved.

The BNP leadership is expected to take a more cautious approach to restructuring its two Dhaka city units to strengthen the party’s presence in the capital, enforce organisational discipline, and bring in leaders with clean images.

BNP leaders believe reserved-seat MP Ferdousy Ahmed resigning on the instruction of the prime minister has sent a strong warning across the party.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday instructed cabinet members to become more active on social media in highlighting the government’s initiatives and responding to misinformation and negative campaigns.

The ruling BNP has decided to intensify its political and organisational activities across the country, asking its leaders and activists to remain alert, strengthen contact with the people, and take programmes based on local situations.

As political parties gear up for the upcoming local government elections, the ruling BNP is struggling to contain multiple aspirants, while Jamaat-e-Islami says it has already selected candidates in most areas and many of them are already active in the field.

The BNP is likely to decide this week on the schedule for its long-awaited national council as the party seeks to reorganise its structure and strengthen its grassroots network.