Election delay could lead to more conspiracies

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has said that a delay in holding the next general election will lead to “more conspiracies”.
23 November 2024, 18:00 PM

‘More reserved seats for women’

Women rights activists and senior television journalists yesterday proposed increasing the number of reserved seats for women in the parliament, alongside a direct presidential election.
23 November 2024, 18:00 PM

No political return for Hasina, her allies without trial: Sarjis

He condemned those advocating for the political rehabilitation of Sheikh Hasina and her associates, describing them as accomplices of fascists.
23 November 2024, 16:53 PM

BNP posters, banners cover Ctg

Residents allege the publicity materials ruin the city’s beauty
23 November 2024, 14:35 PM

Jamaat not in favour of banning AL

Referring to the Awami League, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami yesterday said the party is not in favour of banning any political organisation, including its rivals.
22 November 2024, 18:00 PM

BNP to propose balancing president, PM’s powers

The BNP has finalised several constitutional reform proposals, which include balancing the powers of the president and the prime minister.
22 November 2024, 18:00 PM

Rizvi slams govt for soaring prices of essentials

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today criticised the government for its failure to control the soaring prices of essential goods and provide relief to the general public
22 November 2024, 16:45 PM

Bhutan envoy calls on Fakhrul

Bhutan's Ambassador to Dhaka Rinchen Kuentsyl yesterday met BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and discussed ways to enhance the effectiveness of SAARC.
21 November 2024, 21:00 PM

Student movement: 18-member executive committee formed

Full martyrs’ list by Dec 31, says Sarjis
21 November 2024, 18:32 PM

People to decide if AL can contest election or not

The people will decide whether the Awami League will be allowed to take part in national elections, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said yesterday.
20 November 2024, 18:30 PM

Salman F Rahman conspiring against country from jail: Rizvi

BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today alleged that jailed Awami League leader Salman F Rahman is making nefarious efforts from jail to destabilise the country
20 November 2024, 17:07 PM

People to decide which party to do politics or join polls: Fakhrul

He reiterated that BNP prefers the process to happen sooner rather than later.
20 November 2024, 12:37 PM

BNP factions clash over council in B’baria, section 144 imposed

The conflict stems from a division within the local BNP. One faction, loyal to Mehedi Hasan Polash, central Krishak Dal joint general secretary, sought to ensure the council's success, while Khaleque's faction opposed it.
20 November 2024, 10:52 AM

Khaleda to be sent abroad very soon: Fakhrul

"Khaleda was kept in a small, damp cell. That's why her health has deteriorated severely," he added
20 November 2024, 08:48 AM

Polls delay will deepen crisis

Leaders of BNP’s highest decision-making platform yesterday expressed frustration over the chief adviser’s failure to outline a definitive election roadmap during his recent address to the nation.
19 November 2024, 21:20 PM

Political party consensus will determine speed of reforms, election

Prof Yunus says in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam
19 November 2024, 20:30 PM

Section 144 imposed in B'baria over 2 BNP counter programmes

The Bancharampur upazila administration has imposed Section 144 as two factions of the BNP announced counter programmes at the same location and time today in Brahmanbaria..Bancharampur Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Md Abul Monsur issued the order yesterday, he confirmed to The Daily Star
19 November 2024, 20:22 PM

AL must face trial before contesting in elections

The Awami League must be held accountable for committing mass killings before being allowed to participate in elections, Sarjis Alam wrote in a Facebook post yesterday.
19 November 2024, 20:00 PM

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