Certain groups trying to delay February polls

Two standing committee members of BNP yesterday came up with two differing views over the forthcoming national election.
29 June 2025, 18:41 PM

Khelafat Majlish to contest in all 300 seats

Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish yesterday announced that it was preparing to nominate candidates in all 300 constituencies for the upcoming national election, prioritising Islamic values and national interests.
29 June 2025, 18:19 PM

Jamaat to hold nat'l rally at Suhrawardy Udyan on July 19

The demands include trial of all mass killings and necessary fundamental reforms, Jamaat said in a release last night
29 June 2025, 18:05 PM

Consensus talks: Poor progress may delay July Charter

Political parties have failed to reach an agreement on any reform proposals for the fifth consecutive day of the consensus talks.
29 June 2025, 18:02 PM

‘Adviser from Muradnagar’ abusing power

An adviser of the interim government from the Muradnagar area is continuously abusing power to serve his own interests in that area, said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.
29 June 2025, 18:00 PM

Near consensus on appointment committee formation: Jamaat's Taher

He, however, said a few issues are still under discussion, which he believed could be resolved through minor reforms
29 June 2025, 15:10 PM

People preparing for February polls: Khosru

'There's no benefit in trying to disrupt the upcoming election,' says the BNP leader
29 June 2025, 14:38 PM

AL leader involved in Cumilla rape, BNP being framed: Rizvi

Demands exemplary punishment for those involved
29 June 2025, 10:25 AM

Tarique greets Yunus on his 85th birthday

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday extended his birthday greetings to Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on the occasion of his 85th birthday.
28 June 2025, 22:09 PM

BNP wants an election date: Rizvi

BNP expects a specific date for the national election following the meeting between Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin, said party Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi yesterday.
28 June 2025, 18:56 PM

Left warns of tougher protests over port lease

Leftist leaders threatened to launch tougher movements if the government does not cancel its anti-sovereignty moves like leasing out the Chattogram port’s New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) to a foreign operator and providing aid passage to Myanmar’s Rakhine state.
28 June 2025, 18:24 PM

Umama Fatema quits SAD

Umama Fatema, former spokesperson of the Students Against Discrimination, has officially stepped down from the platform, citing internal betrayal, political interference, and smear campaigns.
28 June 2025, 18:04 PM

BNP’s name being misused for personal gains: Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi yesterday accused “vested quarters” of using BNP’s name to serve personal interests and create unrest in various offices, including the Income Tax office.
27 June 2025, 21:07 PM

Next nat’l polls: BNP urges CA, CEC to disclose what they discussed

The BNP will feel reassured if both the chief adviser and the chief election commissioner disclose to the nation what they discussed about the upcoming national polls during Thursday’s meeting, the party’s Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed said yesterday.
27 June 2025, 18:00 PM

BNP believes govt preparing for polls before Ramadan: Farroque

The government has already delayed the election, he says
27 June 2025, 13:19 PM

EU envoy hopes for restoration of democracy

European Union (EU) Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller has conveyed to the BNP his hope that democratic order will soon be restored in Bangladesh through a free, fair and credible national election.
26 June 2025, 21:00 PM

BNP announces programmes marking anniversary of July-August uprising

The party will observe a month-long programme featuring at least 22 different events
26 June 2025, 16:05 PM

BNP agrees to 10yr PM cap, objects to NCC

Party leaders said the decision was made to improve the BNP's image ahead of the next general election, as sticking to the previous stance was drawing criticisms.
25 June 2025, 18:56 PM

Consensus talks: Commission recasts the NCC proposal, drops pluralism

The National Consensus Commission yesterday revised the structure and functions of the proposed National Constitutional Council.
25 June 2025, 18:10 PM

Mob justice a threat to humanity

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has warned that “mob justice” has become a threat to humanity and now poses a grave threat to the environment needed for developing a democratic culture.
25 June 2025, 18:05 PM