Wednesday, 29 Oct, 2025

Politics

NCP denies reports of Nasiruddin Patwary’s resignation

Speculation arose over the possible resignation of Nasiruddin Patwary, chief coordinator of the National Citizen Party (NCP), after several media outlets and social media posts claimed he had submitted a resignation letter citing party sources. In response, the NCP issued a press

Mahamuda Habiba urges communal unity for a better Bangladesh

BNP Media Cell member Mahamuda Habiba has called for unity and mutual respect among all communities to build a peaceful and inclusive Bangladesh. "We must build the dream Bangladesh by upholding religious harmony. A beautiful Bangladesh cannot be built by suppressing or leaving

NIMD delegation meets BNP leaders

A delegation from the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD), currently visiting Bangladesh, met with senior BNP leaders at the party chairperson’s office in Gulshan this afternoon (October 23). BNP Media Cell member Shayrul Kabir Khan confirmed the meeting, which

BNP asks EC to bar Islami Bank staff, tables 36 poll demands

BNP has asked the Election Commission (EC) not to appoint employees of Islami Bank and allied institutions as polling officials for the 13th parliamentary elections.  A written submission to CEC AMM Nasir Uddin cites Islami Bank, Al-Arafah Islami Bank, Islami Bank Hospital and Ibn

Former AL lawmaker Fazle Karim shown arrested in ACC case

Former Awami League (AL) lawmaker ABM Fazle Karim Chowdhury of Chattogram-6 (Raozan) has been shown arrested in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) over suspicious transactions and illegal asset accumulation. Chattogram Metropolitan Sessions Judge Hasanul Islam issued

Voters won’t support ‘delays’ in election: Mirza Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has accused “some political parties” of trying to delay the national election through “various pretexts”, saying voters “will not fall into that old trap again.” Speaking as chief guest at a book

Jamaat chief seeks unconditional pardon for past ‘mistakes’

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has issued an unconditional apology for the party’s past mistakes. Speaking at an exchange of views with journalists in New York on Wednesday (October 22), he said the party sought forgiveness for “all

CEC in meeting with BNP delegation on poll issues 

Bangladesh’s Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin met a Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) delegation on Thursday (October 23) at the Election Commission Bhaban in Dhaka.  The talks began around 11:00am and were expected to cover issues including the

Humayun Kabir appointed BNP joint secretary general 

Humayun Kabir, a member of the Advisory Council of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, has been appointed as the party’s Joint Secretary General (International Affairs). The appointment was announced in a press release signed by BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir

BNP holds meeting with IRI delegation

A delegation from the US-based International Republican Institute (IRI) held a meeting with BNP today (Oct 21).  The meeting began at 12:00pm at the BNP Chairperson's office in the city's Gulshan area.   BNP Media Cell Member Shairul Kabir Khan confirmed the matter

BNP to finalise single nominees, warns against unrest

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has told nomination hopefuls from Sylhet Division that the party will shortly settle on a single candidate for each of the region’s 19 constituencies—warning that any disorder or internal feuding

BNP expresses solidarity with MPO teachers at Shaheed Minar

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leaders are set to visit the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka to express solidarity with non-government teachers who are demonstrating for improved benefits under the Monthly Pay Order (MPO) scheme, movement organisers said on Monday (October 20). 

Nation concerned over recurring fire incidents: Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today expressed deep concern over the recent series of fire incidents across Bangladesh, describing them as a growing national anxiety. “The nation is anxious over such repeated fires across the country,” Rizvi told

Nahid slams Jamaat’s PR movement as political manipulation

National Citizens Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Sunday criticized the so-called “Proportional Representation (PR) Movement” launched by Jamaat-e-Islami, calling it a deliberate political maneuver designed to derail the Consensus Commission’s reform process. In a

Statement on ‘July Fighters’ aired selectively: Salahuddin

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed today clarified that his remarks on the ‘July Fighters’, linked to a clash during the signing of the July National Charter, were partly and selectively published, creating confusion. Speaking at a press conference at the BNP

Gono Forum signs July National Charter

Gono Forum today signed the July National Charter, 2025 at the LD Hall of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, officially joining the growing list of political parties endorsing the document. The party’s Acting President Subrata Chowdhury and General Secretary Dr Mizanur Rahman signed the

NCP faces final day to choose symbol as EC rules out ‘Shapla’

Bangladesh’s Election Commission has set today (October 19) as the final deadline for the National Citizen Party (NCP) to pick an electoral symbol from the commission’s approved list, with officials saying the EC will assign one if the party fails to choose.  Senior

Tarique Rahman calls for universal, top-tier healthcare access

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday (October 19) called for universal access to the highest standard of healthcare.  He said that if elected, the party would ensure patients are treated in hospital beds rather than corridors and that no one is denied care, in remarks

BNP supports teachers, warns against disrupting polls

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday expressed full support for the justified and logical demands of teachers across the country but cautioned against any attempt to exploit their movement to create unrest ahead of the national election. “As a

July Charter will strengthen Bangladesh’s democracy: Salahuddin

BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed today said that the implementation of the July National Charter will pave the way for establishing a strong democratic society, government, and state in Bangladesh. “Through the full implementation of the July Charter, a strong