Hasnat Abdullah, a leader of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, has said that divisive politics has been maintained in Bangladesh for a long time, but his party aims to promote unity. He made the remarks on Friday (February 28) at the launch event of ‘Jatiya Nagorik

Several political leaders gathered at Manik Mia Avenue in Dhaka on Friday for the official launch of the new political party, Jatiya Nagorik Party.  The event saw the presence of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar, Nagorik Oikya President Mahmudur Rahman

The National Citizens Party (NCP), formed by student leaders of the July Uprising, will be officially launched today at Manik Mia Avenue, Dhaka. Nahid Islam is set to be the convenor of this new party and Akhtar Hossain its member secretary. The party aims to build a democratic

A new political party named ‘Jatiya Nagorik Party’ is set to be launched on Friday under the initiative of Jatiya Nagorik Committee and the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement. Nahid Islam has been finalized as the party’s convener, while Akhter Hossain will serve as

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman today (Feb 27) urged party people to prepare for the upcoming national elections, emphasizing the party's commitment to democracy. "Democracy and BNP are synonymous. If democracy is endangered, BNP's

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia today (Feb 27) warned that forces opposed to democracy continue to conspire, urging everyone to unite in the struggle to restore democratic governance in Bangladesh. Speaking virtually from London at BNP's daylong meeting today, Khaleda emphasized the

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has started its extended meeting today (February 27) at the field next to Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban's LD Hall.  The meeting began at 11 am. Approximately 3,500 leaders and activists from various parts of the country have gathered for the

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is convening an extended meeting today, marking its first such gathering in seven years.  The meeting, set to begin at 10:00 am on Thursday (February 27), will be held in two sessions, running until late into the night. The event is taking

A new student organization, Ganatantrik Chhatra Sangsad, led by key figures of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement (SAD), officially launched on Wednesday. During a press conference at Madhur Canteen on the Dhaka University campus, prominent leaders of the Anti-Discrimination

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has pledged to protect the country’s independence, sovereignty, stability, and democratic system at any cost. He made the commitment on Tuesday (Feb 25) while addressing a discussion at the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh

A Dhaka court today (Feb 25) imposed a travel ban on former Narayanganj-4 lawmaker Shamim Osman, his wife Salma Osman, son Imtinan Osman, and daughter Labiba Zoha over corruption allegations. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Zakir Hossain Galib passed the order following a

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said that the 2009 Pilkhana massacre, which claimed the lives of 57 military officers, took place under the leadership of deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Speaking at the Banani military cemetery after placing wreaths on the graves

BNP Vice-Chairman and former minister Abdullah Al Noman passed away while undergoing treatment in Dhaka early today. He was 82. His personal assistant Nurul Azim Hiru confirmed the matter.   He breathed his last around 6 am at Square Hospitals in Dhaka, he added.   He

A new national political party, led by young activists from the July mass uprising, is set to be launched on February 28 at 3:00 PM. The announcement was made during a press conference on Monday (February 24) at the central office of the Citizens’ Committee. Sarjis Alam, chief

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to file a case against former State Minister for Youth and Sports, Md. Zahid Ahsan Russel, citing charges of acquiring assets beyond known sources of income. ACC Director General (Prevention), Md. Akhter Hossain, revealed today that an

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has set March 2 to hear appeals by the state and ACC against the High Court verdict acquitting BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case. The four-member bench, led by Justice Md Ashfaqul Islam, fixed the date

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has fixed a hearing for Tuesday (February 25) to review the death sentence of Jamaat-e-Islami leader ATM Azharul Islam in a crimes against humanity case. The hearing was set by the Appellate Division led by Justice Md. Ashfaqul Islam on

BNP's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman said that the party does not participate in any activity that lacks public support.  He said it today while addressing the biennial conference of BNP's Jashore district unit, being held at the central Eidgah ground. He said that if

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today (February 22) called on democratic forces to work sincerely in creating a sustainable and livable Bangladesh for future generations. Speaking at a discussion at the National Press Club, marking the posthumous Ekushey Padak award

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has announced a public demonstration demanding the immediate and unconditional release of its Assistant Secretary General, ATM Azharul Islam.  The protest will be held in front of the Chief Advisor’s office on February 25 from 2 PM to 4 PM.