Justice and electoral reforms are the main goal ahead of any election, said Hasnat Abdullah, Chief Coordinator of the South Zone of the National Consensus Party (NCP). He made the remark on Friday (July 4) while speaking to journalists in Thakurgaon after concluding the party’s

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman on Friday said that a fair election is only possible if necessary reforms are implemented first. He made the remarks while speaking to reporters at Saidpur Airport in Nilphamari around noon before heading to Rangpur to attend a

A local Jubo League leader has been arrested early Friday (July 4) from his residence in Uttarpara area of the upazila in Meherpur. The arrestee Shafi Kamal Palash is the general secretary of the’s Gangni upazila unit. He was also a lecturer at Gangni Pilot School and College.

National Citizens’ Party (NCP) Convenor Nahid Islam on Friday said this is not Sheikh Hasina’s Bangladesh. This is the country of students and the people. He made the remark while addressing a rally at the Old Bus Stand intersection in Thakurgaon during the inauguration of

BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed on Thursday (July 3) said that both the higher and lower courts must be made free from fascist influence for the judiciary to function independently and fairly. He was talking to journlaists after the second phase, ninth day of dialogue

Election Commission (EC) has published the official gazette confirming the restoration of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s registration as a political party, including its traditional election symbol—the scale. EC officials confirmed the development on Thursday (July 3).

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will hold an emergency press conference this afternoon to address the country’s ongoing political situation. The briefing will take place at 1 pm at the BNP Chairperson’s political office in Gulshan of the capital, BNP Assistant Office

Police have arrested former lawmaker from the Manikganj-1 constituency and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Naimur Rahman Durjoy from his residence in the capital’s Lalmatia area on Wednesday night. Additional Superintendent of Manikganj Police Imtiaj Mahbub confirmed the

A BNP delegation held a meeting with Charles Whiteley, Head of the South Asia Division at the European External Action Service (EEAS) and former EU Ambassador to Bangladesh, in Brussels on Wednesday (July 2). Two other EEAS officials, Len Villadsen and Roshan Lyman from the South Asia

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Tuesday urged the people to remain united to restore democracy and protect Bangladesh’s independence and sovereignty. She made the call while addressing a discussion titled ‘National Unity and Democratic Journey’ marking the anniversary

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman visibly broke down in tears as Ridhi, the daughter of JCD leader Parvez who was a victim of enforced disappearance, spoke of her family’s pain at a programme in Dhaka on Tuesday marking the July Uprising anniversary. Joining virtually from

BNP Standing Committee Member Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan has said that discussions can be held on the proportional representation (PR) system, but those using the issue to divide the democratic aspirations of the people do not believe in Bangladesh’s founding ideals. He made the

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that China has expressed its willingness to work more closely with Bangladesh’s next elected government. He shared the experience of a recent visit to China during a press briefing held at the BNP Chairperson’s

A Dhaka court today showed five people including former Member of Parliament (MP) from Manikganj-2 constituency and singer Momtaz Begum, arrested in cases lodged over killings that took place during the July-August Mass Uprising. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Partha Bhattacharjee

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has called a press conference on Monday in light of the country’s evolving political situation and recent meetings between the National Consensus Commission and various political parties. The press conference will be held at 3:00pm at the

Members of Benapole Immigration Police on Sunday (June 29) detained Anwaruzzaman Joseph, former union parishad chairman and a member of the Khaliyajuri upazila unit of the Awami League in Netrokona, while he was attempting to travel to India. He was arrested this afternoon from the

BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed today said that those advocating for a proportional representation (PR) system or prioritising local government polls first may be trying to delay or block the upcoming national election. “Those talking about a proportional system

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has wished Chief Adviser Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus on his 85th birthday by sending flowers and a cake. According to a press release from the BNP media wing, BNP Chairperson’s Private Secretary ABM Abdus Sattar handed over the bouquet and cake to

BNP Vice Chairman and chief of the party’s Barishal Divisional Organising Team Abdul Awal Mintoo today (June 28) said the party must bring in new members to stay strong, as many people have not been able to vote for the last 20 years. Addressing a membership distribution and

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today (June 28) said the party expects a clear election timeframe following a meeting between Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin. Speaking to reporters after visiting the