BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday alleged that the Awami League is fearful of the new US visa policy due to their involvement in money laundering.

The present government has taken necessary measures, including full support to the Election Commission to make the upcoming national elections transparent, fearless and acceptable to all, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina told the parliament yesterday.

Shah Alam Howladar, municipal Awami League organisational secretary, announced his resignation in a press conference held at the Kuakata Press Club

The premier said the Election Commission is stronger than ever, impartial, and administratively and financially independent

The condition of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who is undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in the city, is stable, said her personal physician AZM Zahid Hossain today.

A clash broke out between the activists of BNP and Awami League’s youth wings in Chattogram’s College Road area this afternoon..Activists of Jubo Dal and Chhatra Dal were heading to Kazir Dewri area to attend a party rally around 3:30pm when they came face to face with BCL activists from C

Islami Andolan Bangladesh wants to set up an Islamist alliance with other like-minded parties and wage a movement to press home its demand for an all-party election-time government ahead of the next national polls.

Voter turnout was as low as 36 percent in neighbourhoods known as strongholds of incumbent Barishal Mayor Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah in Monday’s polls to the Barishal City Corporation, according to centre-wise voting results.

Contrary to the widespread perception that Jamaat-e-Islami has been on the wane for over the past 15 years, the Islamist party that actively opposed the birth of the nation is actually growing, according to intelligence and party documents.

Police have detained a man for his alleged involvement in the attack on Muft Syed Faizul Karim, Islami Andolan Bangladesh-backed mayoral candidate in Barishal City Corporation election.

Bangladesh Paribesh Andolon (Bapa), which plays a crucial role in the environmental movement, has been bogged down in an internal feud leading to the resignation of its six executive members and a member of the national committee, including president Sultana Kamal and general secretary Sharif Jamil.

The High Court yesterday fixed July 16 for hearing a petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, challenging a lower court order that framed charges against her and seven others in the Niko corruption case.

Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader today said that the new US visa policy will be helpful in holding the next general election in a free, fair and credible manner

BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed has gotten a travel pass to return to Bangladesh eight years after he was found in India

The High Court today fixed July 16 for hearing a petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, challenging a lower court order that framed charges against her and seven others in Niko corruption case.

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia underwent various medical examinations under close supervision of her medical board at Evercare Hospital in the city's Bashundhara area today.

The mayors-elect of Barishal and Khulna have pledged to work for the development of their respective cities, as well as for all people, irrespective of their political affiliations.

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Awami League mayoral candidate AHM Khairuzzaman Liton urged Rajshahi city residents to vote for him for economic progress

Ruling Awami League activists allegedly assaulted Islami Andolan Bangladesh mayor nominee Mufti Syed Faizul Karim and some of his supporters, and police BGB men used batons to disperse his followers during yesterday’s Barishal City Corporation election.