BNP reports Tk 22.19cr income, Tk 15.26cr expenditure in 2025

Party submits audited accounts to EC, reports Tk 6.93 crore surplus and Tk 28.07 crore in assets
19 July 2026

BNP moves early to prevent rebel bids

Tarique Rahman directs leaders to agree on single contender
19 July 2026

Symbolism or intimidation?

The “League Dhor” (Catch the League) marathon organised by the Dhaka University unit of Islami Chhatra Shibir last Friday was intended as a symbolic reminder of the resistance against the now-banned Chhatra League, said Md Abu Shadik (Shadik Kayem), vice president of Ducsu and immediate past leader of Shibir.
19 July 2026

Local Govt polls: Bar leaders of ‘parties banned from activities’

Jamaat-e-Islami has urged the Election Commission (EC) to bar leaders and activists of political parties banned from political activities from contesting the upcoming local government elections.
19 July 2026

‘Want to further strengthen ties with China’ - Says Fakhrul

The ruling BNP wants to further strengthen its geopolitical, economic, and commercial relations with China, said BNP Secretary General and LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday.
19 July 2026

‘Will bring down govt if our demands go unmet’

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Opposition Leader Shafiqur Rahman yesterday warned of a fresh anti-government movement, threatening to bring down the government if it failed to meet the opposition’s demands.
19 July 2026

PM orders 50 more smart traffic lights in Dhaka

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday directed the authorities to introduce automatic traffic light systems at least 50 more locations across Dhaka as quickly as possible to improve traffic management.
19 July 2026

Jamaat chief threatens to bring down govt if demands remain unmet

Nahid says they are ready for tougher programmes like hartals or blockades
18 July 2026

‘We want to amend, not reform, the constitution’ - Says Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday accused opposition parties of misleading the public over the July Charter, reiterating that the BNP remains committed to implementing every provision agreed upon in the document.
18 July 2026

Parties maintain ‘unity of silence’ over US trade deal

Economist Professor Anu Muhammad yesterday said that, despite their differences on various other issues, all political parties in the parliament had maintained a “unity of silence” over the US-Bangladesh trade agreement.
18 July 2026

Govt prioritising planned, inclusive urbanisation

State Minister for Housing and Public Works Ahammad Sohel Monzoor has reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to inclusive, affordable, climate-resilient and sustainable urban development.
18 July 2026

Parties maintain ‘unity of silence’ over US-Bangladesh trade deal: Anu Muhammad

Economist dismisses the notion that US support is needed to counter Indian hegemony
17 July 2026

Delhi holds ‘remote control’ over Bangladesh’s political turmoil: Porwar

Jamaat leader alleges India influences the country’s politics, economy, trade and culture, while also criticising BNP over constitutional reform
17 July 2026

Opposition misleading people over July Charter: Fakhrul

BNP secretary general says his party remains committed to implementing every agreed provision of the document
17 July 2026

Intensify drive against AL, BCL, affiliated bodies

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday directed the authorities concerned to strengthen the ongoing drive against the Awami League, Bangladesh Chhatra League, Jubo League and other associate organisations.
17 July 2026

Govt does not believe in politics of religious division: Fakhrul

At Dhaka’s Rath Jatra festival, LGRD minister urges unity against attempts to undermine communal harmony
16 July 2026

Hasina’s appeal deadline has expired: Nahid

NCP leader says surrender is not an option
15 July 2026

No scope for surrender, Hasina will be arrested immediately upon return: Salahuddin

Home minister says Awami League’s fate will be decided through judicial process
15 July 2026

Probe into AL as party underway

Opposition MPs yesterday demanded that the Awami League be tried as a political party in an international crimes tribunal, accusing it of committing mass killings during the July uprising, as well as destroying democratic institutions and looting national resources during its tenure.
15 July 2026

Education minister owes his position to July protesters: Hasnat

NCP MP says the government cannot keep experimenting with students’ future
14 July 2026