Race for Thakurgaon-1 begins as BNP, Jamaat hit campaign trail
8 October 2026
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Election
BNP leader held for ‘forcing RMU VC to resign’
8 October 2026
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Politics
NCP expels 2 Moulvibazar leaders over disciplinary breaches
7 October 2026
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Politics
Constitutional Reform Committee: BNP focusing on its polls promises
7 October 2026
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Politics
26 election observers to be appointed for Thakurgaon-1 by-polls
6 October 2026
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Election
Shafiqur assures BTMA of raising textile industry concerns in parliament
6 October 2026
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Politics
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
JP lawmakers urge PM to hold dialogue to resolve crisis
Several Jatiya Party MPs today told parliament that the country's economic situation may worsen if a one-sided election is held in the country
31 October 2023
BNP accuses PM of spreading false narrative
BNP today accused Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of spreading lies at her press conference to cover up what happened during BNP's Nayapaltan rally on Saturday
31 October 2023
BNP leaders Abbas, Alal arrested
They were arrested in connection with a case filed with Paltan Police Station over the death of a police constable during a clash on the day of BNP's grand rally on October 28
31 October 2023
An ill-timed arrest?
Conversely, the media speeches of numerous other party leaders exhibit a more aggressive stance than this kind of nonviolent agitation. Removing Fakhrul from the scene in this scenario raises the likelihood of a conflict
31 October 2023
Sylhet Jubo Dal leader dies in bike crash while fleeing police
A Jubo Dal leader died after suffering injuries in a motorcycle accident that took place when he was fleeing from police on the Dhaka-Sylhet highway in Sylhet's Dakkhin Surma upazila this morning
31 October 2023
3-day blockade: 2 BGB platoons deployed in Barishal
Two platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) were deployed in Barishal city today amid the three-day countrywide blockade enforced by BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami
31 October 2023
Dialogue with opposition only if Biden sits with Trump: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said she will hold talks with the opposition only if the US President Joe Biden sits for a dialogue with former US president Donald Trump
31 October 2023
3 ‘Jubo Dal activists' held for vandalising buses in Dhamrai
Police detained three Jubo Dal activists who were caught vandalising two buses, one of which belongs to a school, in Dhaka's Dhamrai upazila this morning.
31 October 2023
Bus torched near Jatiya Press Club
A bus was set on fire near National Press Club in Dhaka this afternoon amid the three-day countrywide blockade enforced by BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami.
31 October 2023
Bad situation gets worse for the poor
Babul Matbar managed to sell only half a kilogramme of apples during the hartal enforced by BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami on Sunday -- a significant drop from his usual daily sales of 15 to 25 kg.
31 October 2023
BNP men clash with police, AL in Bogura; vehicles vandalised, torched
Several people were injured when BNP activists clashed with police and ruling Awami League men in separate areas of Bogura this morning
31 October 2023
Few buses leaving or entering capital for lack of passengers
Dhaka's bus connectivity with other parts of the country was badly disrupted on the first day of the three-day nationwide blockade as almost no bus left Gabtoli, Sayedabad and Mohakhali bus stands due to scarcity of passengers
31 October 2023
3 policemen injured in clash with BNP men in Narayanganj
At least three police personnel were injured during a clash between law enforcers and BNP men in Araihazar upazila of Narayanganj this morning.
31 October 2023
Two killed in BNP-police clash in Kishoreganj
Two BNP men were killed and over 40 people, including 15 police personnel, were injured in a clash between party men and police in Chhoysuti Bus Stand area in Kishoreganj’s Kuliarchar upazila this morning.
31 October 2023
Haas calls for dialogue without preconditions to deescalate violence
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas today said he hoped that all sides can engage in dialogue without preconditions in order to deescalate prevailing tensions and find a pathway to free, fair and peaceful elections.
31 October 2023
Three held as BNP men and police clash in Manikganj
Three BNP activists were detained after a clash broke out between party men and police in Manikganj today, the first day of the three-day nationwide blockade called by BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami
31 October 2023
Commuters suffer due to scarcity of public transport
Dhaka city dwellers have been suffering due to transport crisis as BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami and a host of other opposition political parties enforced a nationwide three-day rail, road, and waterways blockade from today
31 October 2023
US condemns 'political violence' of October 28
The US encouraged Bangladeshi authorities to thoroughly investigate the incidents surrounding the October 28 BNP rally and hold to account those responsible for the violence.
31 October 2023
Two buses torched in Chattogram
Arsonists torched two buses in port city's Baizid and Epz areas today, the first day of the nationwide three-day rail, road, and waterways blockade enforced by BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami
31 October 2023
Blockade begins amid fear of confrontation
As BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami and a host of other opposition political parties enforce a nationwide three-day rail, road, and waterways blockade from today, the ruling Awami League, police and pro-government transport leaders have devised their own plans to counter it.
30 October 2023