Thursday, 24 Jul, 2025

Politics

Travel ban imposed on Hasina, Rehana, 5 family members

A Dhaka court today imposed a travel ban on seven people, including ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her sister Sheikha Rehana, and her family members over corruption allegations.  The ban also affects Sheikh Rehana's children, Tulip Rizwana Siddiq, Azmina Siddiq Rupanti,

JCD to form nationwide human chain against violence, injustice

The Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of the BNP, has announced plans to form a human chain in protest against rising violence, harassment, rape, online abuse of women, and the deteriorating law and order situation in the country. JCD will form human chain at

ICT extends report deadline for Atiqul, 9 others to May 12

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has extended the deadline for the submission of an investigation report on former Dhaka North City Corporation mayor Atiqul Islam and nine others, who face charges of murder and genocide in Uttara during the anti-discrimination protests last year.

Salahuddin calls for stricter action on violence against women, kids

BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed on Saturday expressed concern over the growing violence against women and children in Bangladesh, urging the government to take stronger action to tackle the problem. Speaking at an event titled "Indomitable Women, Invincible in Strength" organized

Mother, wife, daughter are important people in my life: Tarique 

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman today celebrated International Women's Day by sharing a heartfelt message about the most important women in his life—his mother, wife, and daughter.  In a post on his verified Facebook page, he emphasized his commitment to ensuring

Tarique Rahman wishes women on International Women’s Day

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman extended his warmest greetings to women around the world, including in Bangladesh, on the occasion of International Women’s Day.  In a message, he emphasized the significance of the day, highlighting the importance of women’s

BNP urges action against rising violence towards women

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Saturday expressed concern over the rising harassment and violence against women, urging the government to act swiftly to prevent extremism. BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi condemned an incident where a man stopped

Registration, expansion key focus for NCP: Nahid Islam

The National Citizen Party (NCP) is now focusing on fulfilling the requirements for official registration and to expand its organizational activities after Ramadan. Speaking at a press conference on Friday (March 7), at the party’s central office, NCP Convener Nahid Islam said

NCP demands July charter, visible trials before national election

The National Citizen Party (NCP) has demanded visible trials for those involved in the July uprising killings, the implementation of the July Charter, and the formulation of the July Declaration before the next national election. NCP Convener Nahid Islam made these remarks at a press

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