Tuesday, 17 Jun, 2025

Politics

BNP launches 2-day tree plantation programme on Zubaida's birthday

A two-day tree plantation programme will begin today in Dhaka to mark the birthday of Dr. Zubaida Rahman, wife of BNP Acting Chairman and chief patron of 'Amra BNP Paribar'. BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi will lead the event, starting this afternoon at

Brazilian envoy meets Fakhrul

Brazilian Ambassador Paulo Fernando Dias Feres met BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today at the party chairperson's Gulshan office in the capital. "Brazilian envoy Paulo Fernando Dias Feres met BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at BNP

Jamaat boycotts Consensus Commission's dialogue 

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has boycotted the ongoing political dialogue convened by the National Consensus Commission, citing grievances over its exclusion from recent political developments. Despite invitations, no Jamaat delegation attended the second phase of the commission’s

ICT orders Hasina, Kamal to surrender within 7 days

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has issued a public notice ordering former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal to surrender within seven days in connection with a case over alleged crimes against humanity during last year’s July

BNP standing committee praises Tarique-Yunus meeting

The BNP National Standing Committee held a meeting Monday night at the party chairperson’s Gulshan office, presided over virtually by acting Chairman Tarique Rahman from London. The committee discussed the recent June 13 meeting between Tarique Rahman and Prof Muhammad Yunus in

BNP calls for early elections to restore democracy: Amir Khasru

BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has said that the party seeks early elections to restore democratic and constitutional rights in Bangladesh as the people have long been deprived of their voting rights. He said, “The BNP will continue on the path of

UK envoy meets BNP leaders in Dhaka 

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke held a meeting with senior leaders of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Sunday (June 16) morning. The hour-long meeting took place at the BNP chairperson's political office in the capital’s Gulshan area,

Gono Forum president Mostafa Mohsin Montu passes away

Veteran politician, freedom fighter, and Gono Forum president Mostafa Mohsin Montu passed away this afternoon while undergoing treatment at Square Hospital in Dhaka. He was 80. Montu breathed his last at 5:10 pm, confirmed party leader Mahmud Ullah Madhu.  His namaz-e-janaza

Two witnesses testify in drug case against Samrat, Arman

Two prosecution witnesses today testified in a narcotics case against former Jubo League leader Ismail Hossain Chowdhury Samrat and his associate Enamul Haque Arman at a Dhaka court. Police Sub-Inspector (SI) Musa Miah and businessman Shahadat Alam testified as PW-2 and 3, at the court

Nagar Bhaban under our supervision, public services to continue: Ishraque

BNP leader Ishraque Hossain on Sunday said that Nagar Bhaban will operate under his supervision, with non-essential officials barred from attending office, though key public services like birth certificate issuance will continue. Speaking during a sit-in demanding he be sworn in as

BNP launches nationwide tree plantation campaign

The BNP and its affiliated bodies have launched a nationwide tree plantation drive to mark World Environment Day, following a call from Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman. As part of this initiative, various BNP-affiliated student and other organizations have undertaken coordinated

Yunus-Tarique London meeting signals hope for democracy: Dudu

BNP Vice Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu today said the recent London meeting between Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus and BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has given the nation hope that democracy is back on track. Speaking at a discussion at the National Press Club, Dudu said the meeting

Fakhrul welcomes poll timeline set by interim govt

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today welcomed the interim government’s decision to hold the national election in mid-February, calling it a major political turning point. Speaking at the BNP Chairperson's Office in Gulshan, Fakhrul expressed deep gratitude

CA Yunus, Tarique Rahman begin Dorchester talk

A highly anticipated dialogue between Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus and BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has started at London’s Dorchester Hotel, seeking to untangle the political deadlock back home. The crucial dialogue started on Friday (June 13) at 9:00am

Dhaka to Dorchester: A two-hour talk that could tilt politics

A highly anticipated political meeting between Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus and BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman is set to take place on Friday (June 13) at London’s historic Dorchester Hotel. The meeting slated from 9am to 11am (London time), is being seen as a

UK freezes properties of Bangladesh's ex-minister Saifuzzaman 

The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has frozen a number of properties linked to Saifuzzaman Chowdhury, Bangladesh’s former Minister of Land, following a legal request from Bangladeshi authorities investigating him for alleged money laundering. The move,

Tulip Siddiq's letter received: Press Secretary 

Tulip Siddiq, former UK city minister and niece of ousted Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, has formally requested a meeting with Professor Muhammad Yunus, head of Bangladesh’s interim government currently visiting the UK. The request was confirmed on Tuesday by Chief

CA, Tarique Rahman London talks may open 'New Dimension': Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said the forthcoming meeting between party’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus in London on Friday (June 13) could open a “new dimension” in the politics. He came up with the remark

Yunus and Tarique to meet in London on June 13 

In a significant political development, Bangladesh’s interim government chief adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, and acting BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman are set to hold a meeting in London on June 13, party sources have confirmed. The meeting, scheduled to take place at the

Former President Abdul Hamid returns from Thailand 

Former President Abdul Hamid returned to Bangladesh in the early hours of Monday (June 9), a month after leaving the country for medical treatment, amid ongoing controversy over a murder case filed against him. Abdul Hamid, who served as president under the Awami League government,