26 election observers to be appointed for Thakurgaon-1 by-polls
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Shafiqur assures BTMA of raising textile industry concerns in parliament
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Khelafat Majlis hosts diplomats, calls for ‘balanced’ foreign policy
5 October 2026
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Political Parties
No reconciliation with Awami League without justice, says deputy speaker
5 October 2026
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Politics
Govt has no right to stay if it fails to ensure safety
5 October 2026
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Politics
Porwar alleges ‘policymaking-level directives’ behind Akhtaruzzaman’s arrest
4 October 2026
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Politics
Shafiqur criticises government over lack of dengue vaccine
4 October 2026
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Politics
Institutional reform key to breaking Bangladesh’s cycle of failed democratic transitions: Ali Riaz
4 October 2026
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Politics
‘No one is above mistakes’: Jamaat chief on Akhtaruzzaman
4 October 2026
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Politics
Give details on errants, ‘no more cover-ups’, BNP tells its grassroots
4 October 2026
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Politics
Shakib meets Quader at AL Dhanmondi office
Shakib Al Hasan held a meeting with Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader tonight
23 November 2023
Retired officials, vested quarter trying to create 1/11 situation
Some retired government officials and a vested quarter are trying to create another “one-eleven situation” by trying to kill democracy, said 371 prominent citizens, teachers, and professionals
23 November 2023
BNP calls fresh 48-hour blockade from Sunday
Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, the party's senior joint secretary, made the announcement at a press briefing this afternoon
23 November 2023
Consequences won't be good if anyone tries to foil polls: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today reiterated that BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami are trying to foil the parliamentary elections scheduled for January 7
23 November 2023
PM joins AL's parliamentary nomination board meeting
Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina today attended her party's parliamentary nomination board meeting ahead of the 12th national election slated for January 7 next
23 November 2023
Attack on CJ’s Residence: Fakhrul denied bail again
A Dhaka court yesterday denied BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir bail in a case filed over the October 28 attack on the chief justice’s residence for the second time.
22 November 2023
‘King’s parties’ rounded up for polls
Little-known and recently-formed political parties have started announcing that they are taking part in the polls, as the government seeks to get as many registered parties as possible to run.
22 November 2023
AL forcing people to join its ‘King’s Party’: Rizvi
BNP yesterday accused the government of trying to influence the upcoming national polls through the Election Commission.
22 November 2023
‘Flowers have started to bloom’
Stating that there is no reason to worry about the upcoming polls, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday said the election process has started to gain momentum.
22 November 2023
First Day of 48-Hour Blockade: Dhaka sees more traffic
Traffic movement increased across the capital yesterday, on the first day of the sixth spell of the 48-hour blockade called by BNP and its allies to protest the schedule for the 12th parliamentary elections.
22 November 2023
Fire breaks out in Upaban Express at Sylhet Railway Station
A fire broke out in Dhaka-bound Upaban Express waiting for departure at Sylhet Railway Station at 9:30pm
22 November 2023
'Flowers have started to bloom'
Quader on parties joining polls
22 November 2023
AL forcing people to join its 'King's Party'
Alleges Rizvi
22 November 2023
BNP leader Salahuddin gets bail a day after being moved to ICU
BNP's Commerce Affairs Secretary Salahuddin Ahmed got bail in three violence cases one day after he was moved to the intensive care unit (ICU) of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University
22 November 2023
Kalyan Party chairman launches new alliance 'Jukto Front'; announces to join polls
Bangladesh Kalyan Party Chairman Major General (retd) Syed Muhammad Ibrahim today announced the formation of a new political three-party alliance called "Jukto Front".
22 November 2023
Miscreants explode crude bombs in front of ex-Sylhet mayor Ariful's house
Miscreants exploded several crude bombs in front of Sylhet city's former mayor and BNP chairperson's advisor Ariful Haque Choudhury's residence at the Kumarpara area in the city yesterday at around 8:30pm
21 November 2023
4 Pirojpur brothers seek AL nomination
Four brothers have sought Awami League nomination to compete in the 12th national elections, scheduled to be held on January 7 next year, from Pirojpur-1 constituency
21 November 2023
AL ‘cadres’ behind arson attacks
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi yesterday alleged that the ruling party cadres were indulging in arson attacks and various subversive activities to malign the opposition’s ongoing movement.
21 November 2023
Attacks on BNP-Jamaat men: Of masks, helmets and baffled cops
Police are clueless about mask- or helmet-wearing assailants who have killed three BNP-Jamaat supporters and injured 15 others in Rajshahi region over the last two months.
21 November 2023
JP indecision over polls: Pro-Raushan leaders voice worry to home minister
Jatiya Party leaders loyal to Raushan Ershad have expressed concern over GM Quader’s indecision over taking part in the January 7 national election.
21 November 2023