Police yesterday detained Khairul Islam Sajib, senior joint convener of Narayanganj district Jubo Dal and son of BNP’s Narayanganj-3 (Sonargaon-Siddhirganj) MP Azharul Islam Mannan, over allegations of extortion.

Police confirm the organisation held the procession, but no arrests have been made

Alleging widespread irregularities in the February 12 national election, Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday said the party had accepted the results despite deep grievances to avert a civil war.

Violence against women in politics, along with financial, social and institutional barriers, continues to discourage them from taking part in Bangladesh’s political process, according to findings of a new qualitative study released yesterday.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed yesterday said he did not consider the Awami League a political party, describing it instead as a “mafia group”, and said its activities remained banned.

Home minister says police alert ahead of the party’s June 23 anniversary

Azad Party march targets Indian ‘push‑ins’

Jamaat-e-Islami is stepping up the activities of its youth unit across the country to strengthen its organisational base among young people and increase their involvement in political and social initiatives.

Emphasising that “investment in children’s education and health is the most important investment in nation-building,” Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has issued a message on the occasion of the “Primary School Gold Cup Football Tournament (Boys and Girls) 2026,” which begins today.

Leader of the Opposition and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday alleged that the BNP is attempting to establish one-party rule in the country.

Jamaat ameer says syndicates remain entrenched across the market

Shafiqur Rahman accuses the government of politicising key institutions, tolerating extortion and disregarding the sacrifices of the 2024 movement

A section of BNP lawmakers has expressed disappointment over the controversy surrounding State Minister for LGRD Mir Shahe Alam, saying it has created discomfort within the ruling party and risks damaging the government’s image.

Alleges regional favouritism and says too little has been earmarked for military capability development

When public projects, family ties and political power converge, jokes are no substitute for scrutiny

Allocations for family support, farmers, health and education make opposition criticism unfair, he says

Gazipur Metropolitan Chhatra Dal expels him as police register extortion case

BNP leader to serve two-year honorary term in women’s welfare body

Opposition will not nominate representatives to the govt’s proposed committee on constitutional amendment, he says

UNO says remark was unintentional and lacked context; MP warns it could encourage mob violence