3 BNP leaders reinstated as suspension lifted
BNP leader Abdus Salam Pintu released after 17 years in jail
The Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), student front of BNP, brought out a huge procession in the capital on Monday, protesting the home adviser’s advice to ousted Awami League (AL) leaders to reform their party. JCD leaders and activists demanded the resignation of
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said on Monday that his party understands the interim government needs time to hold a proper election in the country. Fakhrul stated during a press briefing following a meeting with Chief Advisor Dr Muhammad Yunus at his residence in
Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has blocked the bank accounts of the former state minister for information and broadcasting, Mohammad A Arafat and his wife Sharimin Mushtarir. A directive was issued on Monday (August 12) in this regard. On Sunday, BFIU instructed
BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed returned home on Sunday (August 11) after spending over nine years in India’s Shillong. He arrived at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka at 2:15 pm. Shairul Kabir Khan, a member of the BNP's media cell,
Advisers Supradip Chakma and Bidhan Ranjan Roy of the interim government took oaths on Sunday (August 11). President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath at Bangabhaban in the afternoon. Now, the size of the interim government, so far, has reached 16, including the chief
Secretary General of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, has said that the former Prime Minister and party's Chairperson Khaleda Zia and Senior Vice-Chairman Tarique Rahman will stand for elections if they are fit. Khaleda Zia, who was
A Jubo Dal convener of 67 No. ward was hacked to death by unknown miscreants in city’s Demra area. The deceased was identified as Abu Sayed, 33, a businessman, said in-charge of Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) police outpost Md Bacchu Mia today (August 10). He said the
BNP Standing Committee Member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy has said that the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government has taken place due to the mass uprising created by the collective movement of students-people. He said this while addressing a doa-mahfil organized by the Keraniganj Upazila
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has congratulated Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus for taking charge of the interim government in Bangladesh. She hoped that the ongoing crisis in the neighbouring country would end and peace would soon be restored, reports our New Delhi
Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of deposed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has expressed his willingness to enter Bangladesh political arena, following the reported attacks on Awami League men and minority groups. “I am ready to join politics if it is necessary to save the party, its
Nahid Islam, one of the coordinators of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, has been assigned to the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology. Another coordinator Asif Mahmud has been given the responsibility of the Ministry of Youth and Sports. This
Chief Adviser of the newly formed interim government Dr Muhammad Yunus and thirteen advisers paid homage to the martyrs of the Liberation War by placing wreaths at the National Memorial in Savar on Friday (August 9) morning. At first, Dr Yunus placed the wreath around 10am amid heavy
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today conveyed his best wishes to Professor Muhammad Yunus on the assumption of his new responsibilities as chief adviser of Bangladesh's interim government. "India remains committed to working with Bangladesh to fulfill the shared
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday (August 8) expressed hope that Prof Muhammad Yunus will succeed in leading the interim government. He said, "Dr. Muhammad Yunus has been nominated by both the students and our party. We have entrusted him with this
For the second consecutive night on Thursday, robberies were reported in various parts of the capital. However, many of those apprehended claimed their primary intention was to create chaos, allegedly under the directives of certain leaders from the ousted Awami League. A
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Khaleda Zia has called for an end to the ‘politics of revenge and for creating prosperity and peace. Khaleda Zia made the call while addressing the BNP rally in Dhaka's Nayapaltan. She joined the rally virtually on Wednesday
BNP has started its mass rally in front of his central office in the capital’s Naya Paltan area today (July 7) at 2pm. According to a press release, acting Chairman Tareque Rahman will be addressing the mass rally virtually as chief guest. General Secretary Mirza Fakhrul Islam
BNP will hold a mass rally in front of his central office in the capital’s Naya Paltan area today (July 7) at 2pm, according to a press release. The press release read that acting Chairman Tareque Rahman will be addressing the mass rally virtually as chief guest. General
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday told an all-party meeting that India has assured help to former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who arrived here on Monday evening, and given her time to decide the future course of action, sources said. Jaishankar told
Former state minister for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak has been detained at Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Airport officials and employees apprehended him on Tuesday afternoon. BDST: 1549 HRS, AUG 06, 2024 SMS