Jamaat, 7 parties ramp up pressure for pre-polls referendum

Eight like-minded parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami and Islami Andolan Bangladesh, yesterday vowed to continue their movement to realise the alliance’s five-point demand, including holding a referendum before the national polls.
19 November 2025, 21:45 PM

We're living in a state of instability: Fakhrul

BNP secretary general recalls Barrister Moudud Ahmed’s democratic legacy
18 November 2025, 16:02 PM

Hasina verdict: One killed in JCD factional clash over distributing sweets

Deceased was vice-president of JCD's union unit in Barishal
17 November 2025, 17:00 PM

Hefazat warns against leasing Chattogram port to foreign company

Calls it a risk to national security and economic independence
17 November 2025, 14:03 PM

NCP demands Hasina’s immediate return from India, execution after ICT death verdict

Ruling covers only a fraction of her crimes, Akhter Hossen says
17 November 2025, 13:58 PM

ICT verdict against Hasina a warning against future fascism: Salahuddin

Verdict 'a burial of dictatorship,' says BNP Secretary General Fakhrul
17 November 2025, 11:01 AM

Jamaat demands Hasina’s repatriation from India after ICT verdict

Trial of the ousted PM was transparent, it says
17 November 2025, 10:21 AM

Govt ready to tackle fallout of Hasina verdict: Rizwana

The adviser says the media must act responsibly to prevent escalation of violence
17 November 2025, 09:20 AM

Rizvi criticises India for sheltering Hasina

BNP leader questions India’s role, denounces ousted PM’s directives from abroad
17 November 2025, 07:58 AM
16 November 2025, 15:58 PM

Bhasani a lasting inspiration for democracy, rights: Tarique

Recalls his role in anti-colonial movements, fight for farmers' rights
16 November 2025, 15:25 PM

8-party alliance urges voters to back ‘Yes’ in referendum

Vow to continue movement over five-point demand
16 November 2025, 09:45 AM

‘When it comes to women, all parties are same’

The rights women expected to secure after last year’s July uprising did not materialise in the July charter, while women’s participation has declined across various sectors, speakers said at a discussion in the capital yesterday.
15 November 2025, 21:53 PM

‘Teesta and Farakka will be our priorities’

The BNP, if voted to power, will lay special priority on solving the issues of Farakka Barrage, Teesta river, and border killings, said its Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.
15 November 2025, 18:10 PM

BNP shifts its focus to polls preparation

Though many senior BNP leaders remain unhappy with the July charter implementation order, the party is shifting its focus and speeding up election-related work, as several major tasks remain incomplete.
15 November 2025, 18:09 PM

NCP readies its grassroots for debut polls

The National Citizen Party is continuing full-fledged preparations to contest the upcoming national election, focusing on organising its grassroots and selecting candidates for all 300 seats.
15 November 2025, 18:08 PM

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