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'Politicians must build public trust'
BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has said that the responsibility of building public trust lies directly with politicians themselves. He said that peoples expectations and aspirations have now reached a much higher level, which politicians must be able to understand and...
Khaleda Zia upheld democracy till the end: Amir Khasru
BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has said that Begum Khaleda Zia carried the torch of democracy till the end. He made the remarks on Wednesday while speaking as the chief guest at a doa and discussion programme organised by the Zia Parishad at the National Press Club,...
Khaleda Zia spent most of her political life in struggle: Khasru
BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Wednesday said Begum Khaleda Zia spent the overwhelming majority of her political life in movements and struggles, making sacrifices for the country and its people, reports BSS. Khaleda Zia was in power for only a tiny fraction of her...
‘Begum Zia entrusts Tarique Rahman with democracy, development’
BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has praised the late former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, saying she and late President Ziaur Rahman carried out all major economic reforms in the country. Begum Khaleda Zia dedicated her life to restoring the...
Country must move forward embracing ideals of Begum Khaleda Zia: Khasru
BNP standing committee member and former minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury said that the country will move forward by embracing the philosophy and thoughts of Begum Khaleda Zia, the mother of democracy and national leader who died victoriously. She is no longer with us, she has left everyone in...
Politicians must be brought under accountability: Amir Khasru
BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has said politicians must be brought under a framework of accountability. He made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a trade dialogue organized for business leaders of the Chattogram division at a hotel in the port city on...
‘Tarique will return to country, BNP to join polls under his leadership’
BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has said that Tarique Rahman will return to the country and BNP will take part in the upcoming national election under his (Tarique) leadership. He came up with the assertion while exchanging views with journalists at an event in the...
‘Tarique Rahman’s return a personal decision’
BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Tuesday said that the return of BNP Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman is entirely a personal and family matter. Speaking to reporters after an event titled Future Bangladesh Challenges 2025 at a city hotel, Khasru said the ongoing...
Khasru for restored accountability in banking & insurance sector
BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Wednesday said accountability must be restored in the banking and insurance sectors, which have developed under the influence of political party over the past 15-16 years, reports BSS. In the last 15-16 years, the ownership of banks...
Khasru urges BNP men to promote welfare-based politics with respect
BNP Standing Committee Member and candidate for Chattogram-10 constituency, Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Tuesday urged party leaders and activists to approach voters with respect and affability to make them aware of the partys welfare-oriented politics, reports BSS. Upholding national...
No scope to deviate from path of democracy: Amir Khasru
BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has said that there is no scope for Bangladesh to deviate from the path of democracy. A change in political culture is essential for the countrys overall progress, he observed. He made the remarks while speaking at a discussion...
Winning the fight for democracy is essential: Khasru
BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Saturday said the party is determined to win the ongoing struggle to establish democracy in the country. We must win the fight to establish democracy by confronting all conspiracies, he said while speaking as the chief guest at a...
Politics will no longer continue the old way: Amir Khasru
BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has said his party will now reach out directly to the people and the business community, as politics can no longer continue in its old form. Speaking at a view-exchange meeting with business leaders of the Faridpur on Saturday afternoon,...
‘Only elected govt can resolve Bangladesh’s problems’
BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury said that an elected government through parliamentary processes can resolve numerous challenges currently facing Bangladesh, reports the Daily Sun. He also stressed that an unelected authority is incapable of addressing such accumulated...
‘Consensus can’t be achieved through street pressure’
BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has said that those who create division do not believe in consensus. Consensus cannot be achieved by taking to the streets and creating pressure. He made the remarks while speaking at a book launching ceremony titled Guideline...
Going beyond consensus will lead to division in politics: Amir Khasru
BNP standing committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Friday said going beyond the consensus will lead to division in politics and society, reports BSS. The senior BNP leader stressed the consensus reached after lengthy discussions should be accepted; otherwise it will be detrimental to...
BNP to base foreign relations on four principles: Amir Khasru
BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury said Bangladeshs foreign relations will be guided by four key principles. These are -- mutual respect, alignment of interests, authority to make geopolitical decisions, and non-interference in domestic matters. He made the remarks...
Referendum must be held on nat'l election day: Amir Khasru
BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has said the partys stance on the proposed referendum is clear-it must be held on the same day as the national election, leaving no room for debate on the issue. He made the remarks on Tuesday afternoon while speaking to journalists...
Amir Khasru calls for democratization of economy to ensure equal opportunities
BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has stressed the need for democratizing Bangladeshs economy to ensure equal opportunities and participation for all citizens, reports BSS. The existing economic model is fundamentally flawed because it has benefited only a small section...
BNP never made appointments to BB on political considerations: Amir Khasru
BNP standing committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Tuesday said that the party has never engaged in giving appointments to Bangladesh Bank (BB) based on political considerations, reports BSS. Instead of making political appointments, the BNP implemented major economic reforms, he said...