Cabinet expansion a ploy to remain in power for long

The BNP believes that the cabinet expansion is an attempt of this interim government to prolong its stay in power. Considering this, the party plans to beef up its street programmes to put pressure on the government to call for elections, said party leaders.
13 November 2024

Free election most urgent need now

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said the country’s most urgent need is now a free, fair, and acceptable election, as various conspiracies and campaigns are being orchestrated against the nation.
13 November 2024

Wounded protesters withdraw after 4 advisers meet them

Late night meeting assures the wounded of support, funds
13 November 2024

Media should play due role in fighting misinfo

Information Adviser Nahid Islam yesterday urged the media to play a key role in fighting misinformation and stated that there is no government pressure on the media.
12 November 2024

Govt should be given reasonable time for reforms: Fakhrul

He also urges patience with the interim government
12 November 2024

Rizvi regrets comment on Bangabandhu's portrait removal

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today said he regretted his comment criticising the removal of Bangabandhu's photo from Bangabhaban within hours of suggesting that the portrait should not have been removed from the presidential palace..“I thought that Sheikh Mujib's po
12 November 2024

Rizvi criticises removal of Bangabandhu's photo from Bangabhaban

President Khandaker Mushtaq Ahmed had removed the photo of Mujib but Ziaur Rahman reinstalled it following the November 7 Sipahi-Janata Biplob
12 November 2024

Nagorik Committee concerned over govt action

Says accountability, participatory leadership not being reflected
11 November 2024

AL MP Dhirendra Shambhu arrested in Uttara

Former Awami League MP of Barguna-1 Dhirendra Debnath Shambhu was arrested by the Detective Branch (DB) of police in the capital's Uttara tonight
11 November 2024

BNP decides not to hold events celebrating Tarique's birthday

The directive was given to all BNP units and associated organisations across the country, said Ruhul Kabir Rizvi
11 November 2024

'Govt's intention doubtful amid slow reform'

BNP senior leader Major (retired) Hafizuddin Ahmed today voiced concern that the interim government may intend to extend its hold on power, citing a lack of visible progress in its reform initiatives.
11 November 2024

'No need to change electoral system': ex-CEC Abu Hena

Abu Hena was of the opinion that the proportional representation system has not worked well in different countries
11 November 2024

Judge me by my work: Farooki

A day after being sworn in as the cultural affairs adviser, filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki today urged everyone to judge him by his work, not by his role as an anti-fascist
11 November 2024

Students protest new adviser appointments

Around 100 students gathered at the Raju Memorial Sculpture at 4:00pm, voicing strong opposition and demanding transparency from the administration.
11 November 2024

Students to protest advisory council appointments today

The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and Dhaka University students will stage a joint protest today at 4:00pm against the recent appointments made by the interim government.
11 November 2024

Hindu rally of Jamaat-e-Islami held in Khulna

Dumuria Upazila Hindu Committee of Jamaat with 11 members announced
10 November 2024

AL activists barred from joining event at Zero Point

Awami League leaders and activists could not hold an event at Zero Point in the capital’s Gulistan yesterday amid strong resistance by students, and activists of different political parties, including the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami.
10 November 2024

BNP slams AL for ‘using image of Trump’

BNP senior leaders Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury and Hafiz Udidn Ahmed yesterday slammed Awami League for trying to stage a political comeback through various covert means, including the use of the photos of US President-elect Donald Trump.
10 November 2024

Hasina won't be able to regroup AL from India: Farroque

Sheikh Hasina will not be able to reorganise Awami League leaders and workers through her "empty statements" from India, said BNP Chairperson's Advisory Council member Zainul Abedin Farroque today
10 November 2024

Firing at fishermen: Dhaka raises concerns to Myanmar

Dhaka today conveyed its deep concern to Myanmar over recent gunfire incidents targeting Bangladeshi fishermen and urged it to take measures to prevent such occurrences.
10 November 2024