Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has strongly condemned Israel’s recent plans to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank, calling the move “heartbreaking” and a step that makes a future Palestinian state “virtually

Tanvir Bari Hamim, the General Secretary (GS) candidate from the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD)-backed panel in the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) election, has apologised to a teacher over his behaviour during the polls. Hamim, who finished second in the

BNP Media Cell member Mahmuda Habiba, expressing concerns over the adequacy of police deployment for the upcoming national elections, said that 1.5 lakh trained police personnel may fall short of ensuring 2.5 lakh polling booths across the country. She said: “No matter how

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed has warned that the interim government’s achievements will count for nothing if it fails to deliver a free and fair general election. Speaking on Thursday (Sept 11) at a roundtable titled “Expectations and Challenges of a Fair

BNP standing committee member Salahuddin Ahmed today congratulated the winners of the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (Ducsu) elections, describing the polls as a positive reflection of democratic practice. “I personally congratulate those who have won the Ducsu

The Central Intelligence Cell (CIC) has confiscated a hidden bank locker belonging to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at a Pubali Bank branch in the capital’s Motijheel area. CIC sources said one key to the locker is held by Hasina, while the other remains with the bank

BNP’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has issued a statement condemning the recent Israeli attack in the Qatari capital last Tuesday. Expressing solidarity, Tarique Rahman said that, “We express our unwavering solidarity with the people of Qatar and its Emir Sheikh Tamim Al

Swatantra Shikkharthi Oikya (Independent Students’ Unity) panel vice-president candidate Umama Fatema has announced a boycott of the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) election, describing the polls as “utterly shamelessly manipulated.” She made

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir left Dhaka for Singapore on Wednesday morning (September 10), accompanied by his wife. The couple departed at 8:10 am on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight bound for Singapore. According to party sources, Mrs Rahat Ara Begum is

A Dhaka court today placed former Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leader Md Mukib Miah on a two-day remand in a case filed over the attempted murder of Dhaka College student Majedul Islam during last year’s July uprising. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Sarah Farzana Haque passed

The health condition of Nurul Haque Nur, president of Gana Adhikar Parishad and former vice president of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU), has shown further improvement following treatment under a 10-member specialist medical board at Dhaka Medical College Hospital

The government has directed law enforcement agencies to take action against a recent rally staged by the Awami League, whose political activities have been banned. The instruction was announced on Sunday (September 7) at a briefing held at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka, where

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman today (September 7) expressed deep sorrow over the death of eminent writer, researcher, and leftist intellectual Badruddin Umar. Umar, 94, passed away this morning while being taken to Bangladesh Specialized Hospital in Shyamoli after falling ill.

The body of eminent writer, researcher, and leftist intellectual Badruddin Umar will be taken to the Central Shaheed Minar at 10:00 am tomorrow (Monday) to allow people from all walks of life to pay their last respects. Confirming the matter, Jatiya Mukti Council General Secretary

Candidates from the panel supported by the Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) will take their oath today (September 7) ahead of the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) and Hall Parliament elections. According to a press release issued on Saturday, the

BNP Standing Committee Member Mirza Abbas today visited Gono Odhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), where Nur is undergoing treatment following a recent attack. After the visit, Abbas said Nur’s condition required advanced care.

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today condemned acts such as breaking graves and burning bodies, saying they go against the teachings of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), and called for unity and reflection on the Prophet’s message of peace and harmony.

Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider met with Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at the BNP Chairperson’s office in the capital’s Gulshan this morning. BNP Standing Committee members Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan and

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has strongly condemned the attack on the Jatiya Party’s central office in Kakrail, terming it contradictory to democracy and the spirit of the July Uprising. In a statement, signed by BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi last

Shukuri Begum, a 70-year-old widow and destitute from Shibganj in Durgapur Upazila, has been gifted a house on behalf of BNP’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman. The handover ceremony took place on Friday (September 5). The construction of the house was overseen by Barrister