BNP will form ‘national govt’ if voted to power

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said his party, if voted to power, will form a “national government” with participation from all parties that supported them throughout.
19 November 2024, 18:00 PM

Ex-panel mayor of Barishal City Corporation Kohinoor arrested

Police have arrested Kohinoor Begum, former panel mayor of Barishal City Corporation (BCC) and general secretary of Barishal Metropolitan Mohila Awami League
19 November 2024, 16:07 PM

Most cases to suppress mass uprising withdrawn: Asif Nazrul

He made the statement at a press conference titled "100 Days of Interim Government: A Report from the Ministry of Law" held at the Secretariat.
19 November 2024, 13:38 PM

A conspiracy is brewing somewhere

Tarique Rahman, the acting chairman of BNP, warned party members yesterday about an ongoing conspiracy and urged them to remain vigilant.
19 November 2024, 13:19 PM

Ex-food minister Qamrul held in Dhaka

The Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police detained former food minister Qamrul Islam from the capital's Uttara last night
18 November 2024, 19:32 PM

Holding polls not govt’s only responsibility

Just holding elections is not the sole responsibility of the current interim administration, since it is a revolutionary government, not a caretaker, Nahid Islam, adviser to the posts, telecommunications, and information technology ministry, said yesterday. 
18 November 2024, 18:30 PM

CA’S speech: BNP upset at the absence of polls roadmap

BNP has voiced disappointment over the chief adviser’s latest national address stating that it lacks an outline of a polls roadmap.
18 November 2024, 18:14 PM

Scuffle breaks out between JCD, students at Ctg MES College

A scuffle broke out between a group of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) members and some general students at Omar Gani MES College in Chattogram this afternoon
18 November 2024, 16:33 PM

BNP to rename institutions after uprising martyrs: Tarique Rahman

He made this commitment while addressing the nation virtually during a wheelchair distribution event held today.
18 November 2024, 15:13 PM

Fakhrul disappointed with Yunus' speech marking 100 days in power

In a televised address to the nation, marking 100 days of the interim government, Yunus said that the reforms may delay the election by a few months
18 November 2024, 08:09 AM

CA’s speech: ‘No mention of election roadmap unacceptable’

Three political parties gave mixed reactions to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus’ speech urging people to have patience and promising a polls roadmap as soon as electoral reforms are carried out.
17 November 2024, 22:50 PM

Mirza Fakhrul's unabridged interview

The Daily Star's Golam Mortoza caught up with BNP's Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir to talk about a host of issues ranging from elections to constitution reform. Here is the full interview:
17 November 2024, 22:31 PM

Interim govt is working to fulfil people's aspiration: Farida

Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akthar today said the interim government is working to fulfill the people's aspiration
17 November 2024, 19:56 PM

The wrongs of past 15yrs must be righted

The Daily Star spoke to BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on a host of issues ranging from elections to media freedom 
17 November 2024, 19:30 PM

Jubo League leader whose conversation with ex-PM went viral arrested

Police arrested Jahangir Alam, office secretary of Gaibandha's Gobindganj Jubo League unit, in Naogaon's Manda upazila in a vandalism case on November 15
17 November 2024, 17:49 PM

Journo assaulted at JnU: Allegations against JCD activists

A journalist from Kaler Kantho has alleged that he was assaulted by members of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) on the campus of Jagannath University (JnU) while capturing videos of fighting between students
17 November 2024, 17:36 PM

Maulana Bhasani's death anniversary observed in Tangail

Different political and socio-cultural organisations including Vice Chancellor of Maulana Bhashani Science and Technology University Professor Dr Anwarul Azim Akhand and Gono Odhikar Parishad placed floral wreaths at Bhasani's mazar at Santosh this morning
17 November 2024, 15:27 PM

Each martyr family to get Tk 30 lakh: Prof Yunus

Vows to rehabilitate them; govt to bear all expenses of uprising injured
17 November 2024, 15:20 PM

India should build a Taj Mahal for Hasina: Rizvi

'India is saddened by Sheikh Hasina's escape. It has suffered immensely because of Hasina’s ouster. India is trying to bring Sheikh Hasina back to the country and to power,' said the BNP leader
17 November 2024, 14:13 PM

IAB slams BNP for prioritising polls over reforms

Islami Andolon Bangladesh (IAB) yesterday criticised BNP for giving priority to elections over ongoing reform process.
16 November 2024, 20:25 PM