People believe govt delaying polls on purpose

There is a public perception that the interim government is intentionally delaying the election process, said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.
28 December 2024, 18:00 PM

Islamist parties to field single candidate in every constituency

Islami Andolon Bangladesh (IAB) Ameer Syed Md Rezaul Karim yesterday said Islamist parties will present unified candidates in all constituencies during the upcoming national elections.
28 December 2024, 18:00 PM

Jatiya Nagorik Committee to shape future leadership

The Jatiya Nagorik Committee is not a registered political party but a political force dedicated to shaping future leadership in Bangladesh, said Sarjis Alam, general secretary of the July Shaheed Smrity Foundation, yesterday.
28 December 2024, 16:16 PM

BNP leader Kaikobad returns home after 13 years

BNP Vice Chairman Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaikobad returned to Bangladesh today after spending 13 years in Saudi Arabia
28 December 2024, 13:06 PM

No bar for Khaleda to participate in next election

There is no legal bar for BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to participate in the next general election, said Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman yesterday.
27 December 2024, 21:04 PM

Govt to consult with all parties before reforms

The interim government will not make unilateral decisions on the reform commissions’ reports but will finalise decisions through consultations with all political parties, said Adviser Mahfuj Alam yesterday.
27 December 2024, 20:45 PM

Jubo Dal leader killed in BNP’s factional clash in Kurigram

A local Jubo Dal leader was killed during a clash between two factions of BNP in Ulipur upazila of Kurigram last night
27 December 2024, 20:27 PM

Our aim’s not power, it’s to establish good governance

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday said his party’s aim is not to come to power, but to establish good governance in the country.
27 December 2024, 20:05 PM

Those prioritising reforms over polls have evil intentions: Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi yesterday alleged that those who prioritise reforms over elections and democracy have evil intentions
27 December 2024, 19:28 PM

Consensus key to reforms, election

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus yesterday said reforms without consensus and elections without reforms would not be able to take Bangladesh forward.
27 December 2024, 19:23 PM

Failure to meet expectations will lead to political instability: Rizwana

Emphasising the importance of building a national consensus on reforms, Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said that public participation is crucial to achieving this goal
27 December 2024, 19:22 PM

Talks with parties necessary before placing reports

The reform commissions’ works would have been more effective had they held discussions with political parties before submitting their reports, BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said.
27 December 2024, 18:26 PM

BNP activist murdered in broad daylight

A BNP activist was shot and hacked to death in broad daylight by a group of masked assailants in Noakhali’s Begumganj upazila yesterday.
27 December 2024, 18:00 PM

BNP sincere about reforms, not solely focused on polls

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir also says ‘we should never forget 1971’
27 December 2024, 13:45 PM

Fakhrul urges reform commissions to engage public in process

He also said that reform commissions would have been more effective if they had discussed with political parties before submitting reports
27 December 2024, 09:05 AM

AL destroyed national unity, economic stability

The fallen Awami League government had prioritised self-interest over the nation’s progress during its 15 years in power, said Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman yesterday. 
26 December 2024, 18:32 PM

‘State intelligence agency helping certain quarters form king’s party’

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has accused a state intelligence agency of attempting to create a "king's party" ahead of the next general election
26 December 2024, 18:26 PM

India should stop border killings

Border killings should never be accepted under any circumstances, said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday.
26 December 2024, 06:20 AM

JCD leader beaten to death ‘by BNP men’

A Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) leader was beaten to death allegedly by some BNP men during a clash in Narayanganj’s Rupganj upazila on Tuesday night.
25 December 2024, 19:39 PM

Take lead in building a humane nation

Calling upon the medical community to play their due role in societal development, Jamaat-e-Islami’s Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman said doctors have the power to create a more humane nation.
25 December 2024, 18:51 PM