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Politics

Chhatra Dal questions funding source of Shibir’s iftar

Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) General Secretary Nasir Uddin Nasir has questioned the funding source behind Islami Chhatra Shibir’s daily iftar distribution. Speaking at a press conference at the party’s central office in Nayapaltan on Friday (March 7), he referred to a

Ex-MP MA Maleque remanded for 4 days in Ashulia killing case

A Dhaka court today placed former Member of Parliament (MP) from Dhaka-20 constituency, MA Maleque, on a four-day remand in connection with the murder of Riajul Islam during the anti-discrimination student movement. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Tajul Islam Sohagh passed the order

Mirza Fakhrul returns home from hospital

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has returned home after receiving treatment at a hospital in the capital. BNP Media Wing member Shairul Kabir Khan confirmed the matter on Thursday (March 6).  He said Mirza Fakhrul returned home from the hospital in the

Ex-AL MP Aftab Uddin arrested in Rangpur

Former Awami League lawmaker and freedom fighter Md Aftab Uddin Sarkar was arrested early today at a relative's house in Rangpur's New Senpara area.  Aftab, who previously represented the Nilphamari-1 (Domar-Dimla) constituency, was arrested during a raid by the Rangpur

SC acquits Tarique Rahman, Gias Uddin in money laundering case

The Supreme Court’s Appellate Division has acquitted BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and businessman Gias Uddin Al Mamun in a money laundering case.  A four-member Appellate Division bench, led by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed, delivered the verdict after Gias

Anisul, Shajahan, 5 others arrested in uprising cases

A Dhaka court has ordered the arrest of seven individuals, including former Law Minister Anisul Huq and ex-Shipping Minister Shajahan Khan, over killings during last year’s student protests. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md Monirul Islam passed the order after police produced

NCP eyes grassroots expansion, registration soon

Nahid Islam, National Citizen Party (NCP) convener said his party’s main focus at this time is to expand the organizational activities across grassroots. He said, “We will soon fulfill the conditions to get registration and we will begin with drafting the party’s

NCP begins journey with tribute to war martyrs at National Memorial

The newly formed National Citizens Party (NCP) has officially launched its political journey by paying tribute to the martyrs of the Liberation War at the National Memorial in Savar.  This marks the party’s first official program since its establishment. Party leaders and

Zia Charitable Trust case: HC acquittal of Khaleda Zia upheld 

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court today (March 3) upheld the High Court's decision to acquit BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, effectively annulling her seven-year sentence in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case. The ruling was issued by a three-judge panel, headed by

Graft allegations: Court freezes 44 bank accounts of Amu, family 

A court in Dhaka today ordered the freezing of 44 bank accounts belonging to former industries minister and senior Awami League leader Amir Hossain Amu, his wife Saida Haque, and daughter Sumaia Hossain, in connection with graft allegations.  Dhaka Senior Special Judge Md Zakir

BNP advisory council member Shahida Rafique passes away

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson's Advisory Council member Professor Dr. Shahida Rafique died at Ibne Sina Hospital in Dhanmondi in the capital on Sunday (March 2) morning. She was 77. BNP Media Cell member Shairul Kabir Khan confirmed the news. She is

Tarique Rahman greets nation on the eve of Ramadan

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has extended his heartfelt wishes for the holy month of Ramadan, hoping it will bring peace, happiness, and blessings to the lives of all Muslims. In a message on the eve of Ramadan, he said that it is the duty of every devout Muslim to maintain peace

No place for pro-India-Pakistan politics in Bangladesh: Nahid

National Citizen Party (NCP) Convenor Md Nahid Islam has said that the conspiracy to weaken Bangladesh has been broken and that the country can no longer be divided.  He said that there will be no place for pro-India or pro-Pakistan politics in Bangladesh. Nahid Islam made

‘National Citizen Party’ launched

A new political party, ‘National Citizen Party (NCP),’ has been launched by a group of young leaders who were at the forefront of movements against Sheikh Hasina’s government, including the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and the National Citizen Committee. The

Hasnat Abdullah vows unity in Bangladesh’s politics

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

‘Jatiya Nagorik Party’ launches with grand Dhaka rally

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

Nahid, Akhter to lead National Citizens Party

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

‘Jatiya Nagorik Party’ to launch on Friday

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

Tarique Rahman urges party men to prepare for national polls

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

Khaleda Zia calls for unity to combat anti-democratic forces

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