Stage set for new party of uprising leaders

Manik Miah Avenue at the heart of Dhaka is abuzz with anticipation as the National Citizen Party (NCP), led by the July uprising leaders, is set to be officially launched this afternoon
28 February 2025, 07:22 AM

A legacy of movements

New political parties have coincided with major landmark events. Here is a look back
28 February 2025, 04:42 AM

Shun vengeance, unite to rebuild Bangladesh

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday said the people expect the interim government to hold an acceptable election following swift implementation of minimal reforms to repair the state so that the country can return to democracy.
27 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Gonotantrik chhatra sangsad: 30 from pvt univs now in committee

Bangladesh Gonotantrik Chhatra Sangsad, the newly emerged independent student organisation, announced its full committee yesterday.
27 February 2025, 18:00 PM

From movement to mainstream politics

July uprising leaders are set to launch a new party this afternoon.
27 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Discard traitors, those inactive during uprising

Grassroots BNP leaders yesterday said there are conspiracies to harm their party’s election prospects.
27 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Grant NHRC power to probe disciplinary forces

The law pertaining to the National Human Rights Commission needs amendments to give the watchdog more investigative powers, speakers said at an event yesterday.
27 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Maj Sinha murder: Army chief promises full cooperation to ensure justice

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman has promised full cooperation to ensure swift justice for the murder of Major (retd) Sinha Mohammad Rashed Khan.
27 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Uprising leaders disclose party name

The official launch of the party will take place tomorrow afternoon at Manik Mia Avenue
27 February 2025, 11:47 AM

Tarique urges govt for neutrality ahead of polls

Tarique alleges that efforts were being made to undermine "national unity" and disrupt the electoral environment ahead of the national elections
27 February 2025, 09:39 AM

BNP's extended meeting underway; Khaleda, Tarique join virtually

The discussions will focus on key political issues, including the situation after the August 5 last year, the upcoming 13th parliamentary election
27 February 2025, 05:26 AM

Polls candidates, strategy: BNP meet today to seek info from grassroots

The BNP is holding an extended meeting today to gather opinions of its grassroots about possible election candidates and its polls strategy.
26 February 2025, 18:00 PM

New political party: Ex-Shibir leaders in Nagorik Committee to stay away

With just a day remaining before the launch of the new political party by the 2024 uprising activists, former Islami Chhatra Shibir leaders in the Jatiya Nagorik Committee have withdrawn from the initiative to form the party amid discord over leadership positions.
26 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Act responsibly to bring change, democracy

Fakhrul urges the younger generation of uprising heroes
26 February 2025, 15:07 PM

Rajshahi: Ex-leaders of student movement claim conspiracy after rescue

Law enforcement officials yesterday rescued four former leaders and activists of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement from Barind Medical College in Rajshahi
25 February 2025, 20:13 PM

Dispute in Nagorik Committee over members’ China visit

A dispute has emerged within the Jatiya Nagorik Committee over the inclusion of some members in a delegation of 22 political leaders from eight parties, including the BNP, who travelled to China on Monday at the invitation of the Communist Party of China
25 February 2025, 18:36 PM

Nahid resigns to ‘helm new party’

Nahid Islam yesterday resigned as the information adviser to almost certainly lead the upcoming new political party.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Be neutral, carry out reforms, hold polls quickly

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday urged the chief adviser to lead the country firmly, uphold neutrality, implement essential reforms, and move swiftly towards national elections.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM

New party launch: Uprising leaders want rally of 3 lakh people

Participants of the July uprising are aiming for a massive turnout of 3 lakh people on Manik Mia Avenue this Friday for the official launching of their political party.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Uphold impartiality

Tarique urges interim govt, says differences in opinion should not turn into divisions
25 February 2025, 16:32 PM