Blast takes place minutes after party leaders arrive for 'Desh Gorte July Jagoron' programme

National Citizen Party Chief Organiser Sarjis Alam yesterday said the party wants to see the BNP’s stated position on the trial of the Awami League implemented “in words and actions”.

Jamaat says 15-20 injured, including three with stab wounds; police say only one activist sustained minor injuries

Home minister says party has no future in Bangladesh

Leader of the Opposition and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has alleged that constituencies represented by opposition MPs are being deprived of small grants and assistance that ruling party lawmakers receive for development in their areas.

LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said a strong and independent media is essential for the success of democracy, urging journalists to remain impartial and hold politicians accountable.

Tazul Islam allegedly gave a bicycle meant for a madrasa student to his granddaughter before returning it amid criticism

LGRD minister urges journalists to remain impartial, expose corruption and hold politicians accountable

Leader of the Opposition says the government must serve every region, regardless of political affiliation

Rakibul Islam Rakib says her comments caused “hurt and anger”; Moni insists her remarks were misunderstood and circulated out of context

The opposition will bring a Private Member’s Bill to shift the fiscal year to January–December from July-June, said Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday.

Prime Minister’s Information and Broadcasting Adviser Zahed Ur Rahman said the Awami League cannot hold any programme, not even under a different name or banner, as long as the ban on its political activities remains in effect.

With most district and city committees expired, the BNP faces organisational hurdles ahead of the local government elections, as the party high-ups fear that the party’s disjointed structure could weaken campaign coordination and spark internal disputes.

Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar yesterday responded to BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir’s call for Jamaat to apologise to the nation for opposing Bangladesh’s independence in 1971 by questioning the BNP’s own record on the issue.

Jamaat secretary general asks why BNP stayed silent on 1971 while the parties were allies

At least 10 people were injured in clashes in Bauphal on June 27

Lawmaker says inflation target is unrealistic

Protesters halt traffic at three points in Sitakunda, leaving thousands stranded

Party to hold nationwide events, press three demands during observance

Adviser warns of action against media outlets airing Sheikh Hasina's speeches in breach of court orders, says govt is probing the display of flags bearing Arabic script