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Sunday, 13 July, 2025

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Upcoming election will be extremely challenging

A new polarization is emerging in Bangladeshi politics, marked by two significant developments: the confirmation of a BBC report on the use of lethal force by then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina against student protestors during the July-August mass uprising, and an official directive to complete...

Govt must answer for inaction before Sohag video surfaced: Rumeen

Co-secretary of international affairs for BNP Barrister Rumeen Farhana has questioned the governments silence and inaction over the killing of businessman Sohag near Mitford Hospital in the capital, saying, What did the government do until the video came out? She said, There is a lot of talk...

Political parties step up election preparations for February 2026 amid PR debate

With the 13th National Parliamentary Election expected around February 2026, major opposition parties in Bangladesh have intensified their groundwork, viewing the governments directive to finalize electoral preparations by December 2025 as a significant development. The move has sparked fresh...

Trader’s killing in Mitford exposes grave public safety failure: BNP's Fakhrul

BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has strongly condemned the brutal murder of trader Mohammad Sohag in front of Mitford Hospital, describing it as a glaring example of the collapse in public safety, rule of law, and protection of citizens rights in the country. In a statement...

Rizvi calls for early elections, rejects reform rhetoric

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has called on the interim government to announce early national elections, warning that the public is being misled by empty reform promises. Speaking Friday morning at a doa mahfil in front of the partys central office in Nayapaltan, Rizvi...

Uncertainty over elections eases as public readies to vote

Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has suddenly ordered to prepare for the upcoming national elections. He has directed the home adviser to ensure that law enforcement agencies are fully ready by December. Press secretary to the chief adviser, Shafiqul Alam, confirmed this information during a...

Sherpur BNP dissolves nine committees

The Sherpur district unit of BNP dissolved nine local committees, including five upazila and four municipal units, during an extended meeting held on Tuesday night. The decision was taken at the first extended meeting of the newly formed 41-member district convening committee, chaired by...

BNP leaders decry suppression of dissent, call for democratic reform

Leaders of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) have strongly criticized the ongoing suppression of dissent, emphasizing the importance of protecting democratic expression and engaging the youth in national politics. Fakhrul: Democracy Thrives on Dissent BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul...

Chinese envoy meets BNP secretary general

Chinese Ambassador in Dhaka Yao Wen on Tuesday paid a courtesy call on BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, reports BSS. The Chinese envoy met the BNP leader at the BNP Chairpersons Gulshan political office here at about 11:30 am. BNP standing committee members Mirza Abbas, Dr...

Complications mount over elections

Complications surrounding upcoming national parliamentary elections are intensifying, with new challenges and political disagreements surfacing daily. Both the interim government and the Election Commission (EC) remain silent on the election timeline, fueling public doubt and speculation....

BNP to secure 39% of votes in upcoming polls, Jamaat 21%, NCP 16%: Survey

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is projected to secure 39% of the vote in the upcoming 13th general election, according to a new survey jointly conducted by the South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM) and ActionAid Bangladesh. Jamaat-e-Islami is expected to follow with 21%, while...

We shed blood for fair elections: Farroque

BNP Chairpersons Advisory Council member Zainul Abedin Farroque has slammed new political parties calling for Union Parishad elections before national polls, saying the BNP shed blood to establish fair elections, not to bring others to power. Some parties are now demanding Union Parishad...

Political crisis deepens amid reform disputes

The countrys political crisis has further intensified due to growing disagreements among political parties, with uncertainty clouding the scheduled parliamentary election in February next year. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), insists that the general election should be held by February,...

Laws must have provisions against misuse by enforcers: Nazrul

BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Saturday said every law must include strict provisions to hold those responsible for enforcing it accountable if they misuse their power or violate the law. I think one thing that should be included in all laws is that there should be provisions for...

BNP adopts zero tolerance policy

BNP has adopted a strict zero-tolerance policy against any form of criminal activity or indiscipline within the party, taking swift action against more than 5,000 leaders and activists in the past nine months. The latest action came after Jubo Dal leader Monir Hossain and his associates...

BNP committed to building a humane, welfare state: SM Jahangir

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is advancing with a vision to establish a humane, just and welfare-oriented state based on the 31-Point State Reform proposed by its Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, said SM Jahangir Hossain, joint convener of BNPs Dhaka North City Unit. He made the remarks...

BNP warns of zero tolerance for wrongdoing within party ranks: Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Friday said their party maintains a zero tolerance policy against unethical and criminal activities, warning that no one will be spared if anyone of its member is found involved in wrongdoings, reports UNB. Anyone who engages in...

PR system will hinder local leadership, pave way for dictators: Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Thursday said local leadership will not be developed if elections are held under the Proportional Representation (PR) system, and more dictators will emerge. If elections are held under the PR system, the preferred candidate in the...

BNP to hold emergency press conference this noon

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will hold an emergency press conference on the countrys ongoing political situation this afternoon. The press conference will be held at the BNP chairpersons political office in Dhakas Gulshan at 1pm, reports BSS. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam...

Remain vigilant to thwart conspiracy against democracy

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has called upon his partys rank and file to remain alert in a bid to foil any attempt to hatch a conspiracy against the countrys democracy. BNP believes in democracy. We want to see democracy practiced in the country. We want everyone to know that we want...

Establishing elected govt now key task: Nazrul Islam

Stating that the goal of overthrowing the fascist regime of Sheikh Hasina has not been achieved yet, senior BNP leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Wednesday said the main task now is to establish an elected government through peoples votes in a credible national election, reports UNB. We think the main...

Khaleda to virtually address BNP’s discussion today

BNP is set to hold a discussion titled Mass Uprising 2024: National Unity and Democratic Journey at the China-Bangladesh Friendship Conference Centre in the capital on Tuesday afternoon, inaugurating its 36-day-long extensive programme to mark the first anniversary of the July-August mass uprising....

BNP sees plot behind calls for PR system, early local govt polls

The BNP and its allies have accused certain political parties of trying to delay the next parliamentary election by demanding polls under a Proportional Representation (PR) system and insisting that local government elections be held first. Some parties are making irrational demands introducing...

China eager to work with newly elected govt: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said that China is keen to work with the newly elected government. He came up with the observation while speaking at a press conference held at the party chairpersons Gulshan office on Monday. Speaking about the BNP delegations visit to China,...

BNP's media sub-committee formed for mass uprising anniversary celebration

A media sub-committee of BNP has been formed to highlight the programme titled Mass Uprising 2024: National Unity and Democratic Campaign in local and international media and social media, reports BSS. The campaign is going to be taken at the initiative of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP),...

BNP to hold emergency press conference this afternoon

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has called an emergency press conference in light of the countrys ongoing political situation. According to the partys media cell member Shairul Kabir Khan, the press conference will be held this (Monday) afternoon at the BNP Chairpersons Office in Gulshan,...

Martyrs’ dreams must be fulfilled after regime change: Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Saturday said the dreams of the nations martyrs must be fulfilled by bringing about a change in government. Speaking at a press conference held at the BNPs Nayapaltan central office, Rizvi said the party will launch a fresh program from...

BNP's election strategy finalized

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has finalized its strategy for the upcoming national election, setting out an intensive three-month program aimed at ensuring a structured campaign and strong grassroots mobilization, party insiders said. Partys acting chairman Tarique Rahman is personally...