Tuesday, 21 Oct, 2025

Politics

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

NCP urges clarity on referendum format and timing for July Charter

The National Citizen Party (NCP) has urged the authorities to spell out both the format and the date of the proposed referendum intended to provide a legal basis for the “July Charter,” calling for immediate transparency on the ballot question, methodology and timeline.

Tarique Rahman greets disappeared leader’s daughter on HSC success

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Nabila Nur, daughter of Nur Hossain Hiru, for her outstanding performance in this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination. Nabila Nur, whose father was

Khaleda Zia, Tarique Rahman invited to July Charter ceremony

BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman have been formally invited to attend the signing ceremony of the National July Charter 2025. Members of the National Consensus Commission, Dr Badiul Alam Majumdar and Chief Adviser’s Special Assistant and

ACC files corruption cases against Saber, his wife

The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed separate cases against former Dhaka-9 lawmaker Saber Hossain Chowdhury and his wife Rehena Chowdhury for allegedly amassing illegal wealth over several decades. ACC Director General Md Akhter Hossain disclosed the development during a

Khaleda Zia, Tarique Rahman to be invited to July Charter signing

Members of the National Consensus Commission are set to formally invite former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, along with BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, to the upcoming July Charter signing ceremony. According to BNP Media Cell member Shairul Kabir Khan, the

Seven witnesses testify against Hasina, 52 others

Seven new prosecution witnesses testified on Wednesday in three cases filed against 53 people, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her sister Sheikh Rehana, over alleged irregularities in the allocation of plots in the RAJUK Purbachal New Town Project. The witnesses

BNP pledges women, minority empowerment in Rajshahi

Reaffirming its pledge to promote women’s rights and inclusive participation in national life, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Wednesday (Oct 15) held a grassroots outreach and discussion meeting at Nandipara village in Shilmaria Union under Puthia upazila of Rajshahi.

NCP sets three conditions before signing July Charter

The National Citizen Party (NCP) will not sign the July Charter unless three preconditions are met, party convener Nahid Islam said on Thursday (October 16), warning that any signature without a firm legal footing and an implementing order would be “meaningless”. 

Food security needs govt–farmer partnership: Tarique Rahman

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Thursday (Oct 16) said true food security is built through the partnership between government and farmers. He said, "BNP believes that true food security is built through the partnership among government, farmers, entrepreneurs and

Obaidul Quader’s brother among nine arrested 

Dhaka’s Detective Branch (DB) has arrested nine leaders and activists linked to the proscribed Awami League and its affiliated organisations, including Shahadat—brother of the party's general secretary Obaidul Quader. Muhammad Talebur Rahman, deputy commissioner of