BNP will prioritise Teesta, Farakka issues if voted to power: Fakhrul

Issues like deprivation of water and killings along the border must be addressed with importance, he says
15 November 2025, 13:08 PM

BNP to reinstate ‘faith in Allah’ in constitution if it returns to power: Salahuddin

Says will address demands for declaring Ahmadiyyas as non-Muslims in parliament
15 November 2025, 12:02 PM

July charter, referendum: LDA terms order ‘unconstitutional’

The Left Democratic Alliance (LDA) yesterday condemned the implementation order for July charter “unconstitutional and one-sided”.
14 November 2025, 18:59 PM

Referendum question: ‘Too complicated for voters’

Despite deep disagreements over the timing of the referendum and other issues, major political parties agreed on one point yesterday -- the proposed four-part referendum question is too difficult for voters to understand.
14 November 2025, 18:41 PM

July charter, referendum: BNP softens stance, Jamaat still rigid

Although the BNP is not fully satisfied with the government’s decisions on key issues regarding the July charter’s implementation, it has chosen a softer stance over the matter, ruling out any stern move for now. 
14 November 2025, 18:36 PM

AL cannot take part in national polls

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said the Awami League would not be able to take part in the upcoming national election as its activities have been suspended under the country’s anti-terrorism laws.
14 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Hasina ruined ‘dignity and spirit’ of Liberation War: Kader Siddique

Ready to be arrested for saying ‘Joy Bangla’, he says
14 November 2025, 16:58 PM

Woman assaulted in Dhanmondi 32 sent to jail in July attempted murder case

Viral video showed Salma Islam being hit with a plastic pipe
14 November 2025, 15:27 PM

NCP to sign July Charter only after clarity on implementation: Patwary

Akhter Hossen says referendum questions left vague, open to political manipulation
14 November 2025, 14:34 PM

Referendum must be before polls to make charter effective: Jamaat

Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher yesterday said Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has created confusion by announcing that the national election and referendum would be held on the same day.
13 November 2025, 19:46 PM

Some parties slam EC over RPO changes

Several political parties have criticised the Election Commission for amending the Representation of the People Order (RPO) and drafting the electoral code of conduct without prior consultation.
13 November 2025, 18:40 PM

BNP thanks Yunus for decision to hold referendum, polls on same day

The BNP yesterday thanked Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus for confirming the February 2026 election plan and announcing that the July charter referendum will be held on the same day.
13 November 2025, 18:32 PM

Charter’s legal basis in doubt as order signed by ‘fascist’: NCP

The National Citizen Party, founded by student leaders who spearheaded last year’s July mass uprising, has criticised President Mohammad Shahabuddin issuing the July National Charter (Constitution Reform) Implementation Order, 2025.
13 November 2025, 18:31 PM

Five parties say same-day election and referendum could deepen division

Leaders question July Charter Implementation Order issued by the president
13 November 2025, 16:43 PM
13 November 2025, 11:29 AM

Decision to hold polls, referendum on same day may trigger political crisis: Jamaat

Porwar says chief adviser’s announcement ‘ignored people’s demand’
13 November 2025, 11:02 AM

Upper House to be formed through proportional representation: Yunus

Chief adviser outlines referendum-linked roadmap
13 November 2025, 10:09 AM

27 AL activists held in Narayanganj

Police have set up 26 checkpoints across major roads and highways
13 November 2025, 08:59 AM

Graft, law and order top concerns of young voters

Tackling corruption and restoring law and order are top priorities of young voters ahead of the polls, according to a survey by the Bangladesh Youth Leadership Centre (BYLC).
12 November 2025, 18:13 PM

Jamaat, allies threaten an indefinite sit-in at Jamuna

Jamaat-e-Islami, Islami Andolan Bangladesh and six other like-minded parties yesterday warned that they may launch an indefinite sit-in programme until their five-point demand is met.
12 November 2025, 18:12 PM