Monday, 14 Jul, 2025

Politics

Bangladesh HC clears way for BNP’s Ishraque Hossain to take oath as DSCC mayor

High Court on Thursday (May 22) dismissed a writ petition challenging the validity of a government gazette that declared Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Ishraque Hossain as the mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). The court also rejected a plea that sought to block

Ishraque supporters continue protest for 8th day at Nagar Bhaban

Supporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain continued their sit-in protest for the eighth straight day on Thursday (May 22.), demanding mayorship of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). According to reports, leaders and activists of BNP and its associate bodies were seen occupying the

Ishraque’s mayoral case hearing postponed to Thursday

The High Court (HC) on Wednesday set Thursday for its order on a writ petition challenging the legality of a gazette declaring BNP leader Ishraque Hossain as Mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) and seeking a directive to halt his swearing-in. The bench of Justice Md Akram

Apex court scraps graft case against Mirza Abbas

The Appellate Division on Wednesday (May 21) scrapped the corruption case proceedings against BNP Standing Committee member and former Housing and Public Works Minister Mirza Abbas over alleged irregularities in plot allocation. The apex court passed the verdict after granting an

Ishraque calls for resignation of advisers Asif, Mahfuj 

BNP leader Ishraque Hossain has called on Local Government Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain and Information Adviser Mahfuj Alam to resign from the interim government, claiming their political affiliations compromise neutrality. In a Facebook post on Wednesday (May 21), Ishraque said:

HC order today on writ challenging Ishraque mayoral gazette

The High Court is set to deliver its order today (21 May) on a writ petition seeking suspension of the Election Commission’s gazette that declared BNP leader Ishraque Hossain as mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation. The bench of Justice Md Akram Hossain Chowdhury and Justice

Fakhrul sees ‘Black Shadow’ in democratic journey

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has expressed deep concern over the prevailing situation in the country and urged party leaders and activists to stay alert to resist any conspiracies. Mirza Fakhrul said he is seeing ‘Black Shadow’ on the way to

Ishraque's supporters threaten to paralyse Dhaka over mayor demand

Supporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain have threatened to bring Dhaka to a standstill if the government does not officially declare him as the mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). The demonstrators, under the banner of ‘Dhakabasir Pokkhe’, have issued an

HC sets May 21 for Ishraque mayor gazette plea

High Court (HC) has fixed Wednesday (May 21) for order on a writ petition seeking a stay on the gazette issued by the Election Commission declaring BNP leader Ishraque Hossain as the mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). The bench of Justice Md Akram Hossain Chowdhury and

Ex-AL lawmaker Laila Parvin arrested in Satkhira

Police arrested former lawmaker and Awami League leader Laila Parvin Sejuti early today in Satkhira under the Special Powers Act 1974. Shaminul Huq, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Satkhira Sadar Police Station confirmed the matter.  A joint team from Satkhira Sadar Police Station

Ishraque's supporters stage 6th day of sit-in at Nagar Bhaban

Supporters of opposition BNP leader Ishraque Hossain continued their sit-in protest for the sixth consecutive day on Tuesday, demanding his official declaration as the mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). The protest, led by activists from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party

BNP warns over delay in Ishraq’s oath

BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed has warned that the ongoing movement will take a different turn if engineer Ishraq Hossain is not sworn in as mayor within today or tomorrow. He issued the warning while speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration of BNP’s new

Ishraque Hossain Apologizes for photo with controversial actor

BNP leader Engineer Ishraque Hossain has apologized for appearing in a photo with a controversial actor during a private television award ceremony. Ishraque posted an apologizing statement on his verified Facebook page, explaining the incident on Monday (May 19). He said he attended

Ishraque’s supporters block Nagar Bhaban, paralyse services

Supporters of BNP leader Engineer Ishraque Hossain staged a blockade at Nagar Bhaban, the headquarters of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), on Monday (May 19), bringing all municipal services to a halt as they demanded his official declaration as mayor. The protest, announced

11 AL men arrested over protest in capital’s Gulistan

Police detained 11 Awami League activists during a sudden protest in Gulistan on Sunday (May 18), following the government's ban on all party activities. Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Talebur Rahman confirmed the matter. He said that intelligence

Ishraque’s supporters continue protests at Nagar Bhaban for day-4

Supporters of BNP leader Engineer Ishraque Hossain continued their protests in front of Dhaka South City Corporation’s Nagar Bhaban for the fourth straight day, demanding his official declaration as mayor. Under the banner of 'Dhakabasi (Dhaka Dwellers)', BNP leaders, and

Decisions on corridors, ports not for interim govt: Tarique Rahman

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said that the interim government has no authority to decide on establishing a humanitarian corridor for Myanmar’s Rakhine State or to transfer the management of Chattogram Port’s container terminal to a foreign entity. Speaking

Ivy shown arrested in two more cases

A Narayanganj court today showed former mayor of Narayanganj City Corporation, Selina Hayat Ivy, arrested in two more cases, including one for murder. Senior Judicial Magistrate Shahidul Islam Chowdhury passed the order after a hearing, during which Ivy appeared virtually from

Ex-MP Momtaz sent to jail after remand

A Dhaka court today sent former lawmaker and singer Momtaz Begum to jail after the end of her four-day remand in connection with the Sagor murder case. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Minhajul Islam passed the order today after rejcting her bail plea. Detectives arrested Momtaz from

2 arrested over arson at BNP office in Barishal

Members of police have arrested two individuals, including Barishal District Workers’ League President Shahjahan Hawlader, in connection with a case of arson at the BNP office in Barishal. The arrests were made in separate operations on Thursday (May 15). The detainees are