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‘State reforms won't succeed sans people's direct representatives’
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday said that the initiative of state reformations will not succeed until the peoples direct representatives are entrusted with the responsibility of running the country. Those who believe reforms should come before the election must understand that for...

Tarique Rahman's arrest warrant withdrawn in Aug 21 grenade attack case
The tribunal has ordered to withdrawal of the arrest warrants of BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman and other absconding accused in the August 21 grenade attack case. Judge Rafiqul Islam of Dhakas Speedy Trial Tribunal-1 issued the order on Monday in response to the states application....

Tarique Rahman will definitely return before elections: Mirza Fakhrul
BNPs Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman will return to the country before the upcoming national parliamentary elections, according to the partys Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. When questioned about Tarique Rahmans return, Mirza Fakhrul stated, His return depends on his legal cases...

It’s high time to build Bangladesh anew: Tarique Rahman
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday said it is high time for the people of Bangladesh to build the country afresh since the fascist autocratic ruler has fled. The fascist autocratic ruler who had snatched the franchise of the people by holding farcical elections fled the country as you...

Tarique Rahman's view exchange with injured photojournalists Monday
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman will exchange views with the photojournalists, injured during the July-August uprising, on Monday. He will also provide financial assistance to them and their family members as the chief guest at a function in Dhaka organised by...

Tarique wishes continued prosperity, peace of country on holy Shab-e-Barat
BNP acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Friday wished continued happiness, peace and prosperity of the country, the nation as well as all Muslims in the Muslim world including Bangladesh, reports BSS. A glorious night in the month of Shaban is called Shab-e-Barat. Barat means salvation or...

“Hasina must be brought to justice, she cannot be spared”
The Acting Chairman of BNP, Tarique Rahman said that if Sheikh Hasina is not brought to justice, future leadership will be encouraged to commit murders. Therefore, everyone must unite for the sake of justice for the genocide perpetrated by Hasina. She must be brought to trial quickly. She cannot be...

'Fallen tyrant to get more opportunities for conspiracy if elections delayed'
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman said if elections are delayed, the fallen tyrant government and its allies will get more opportunities for plotting conspiracy. He said this while virtually participating in a workshop organized on the 31-point state reforms in Kadamtali in the capital on...

‘BNP capable enough to restructure Bangladesh’
BNP is solely capable of restructuring the country, partys Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said, calling upon his partys rank and file to work for the greater interest of the country and its people. BNP is capable of rebuilding the country and the majority of the people believe it indeed,...

'Our rivers dried up due to various dams in India'
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has opined that several dams in India caused to drying up the rivers, canals and rills of Bangladesh. He said, Our main rivers have dried up due to the construction of various dams in India. As a result, problems have arisen in cultivation. The dam that India...

'Forming a state-sponsored political party will disappoint people'
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said if students form a new political party with the help of the state and the administration, the countrymen will become disappointed. He made the remarks while addressing the rally of Teachers-Employee Oikya Jote on Saturday afternoon. Tarique Rahman...

Arafat Rahman Koko’s 10th death anniversary today
The 10th death anniversary of Arafat Rahman Koko, the younger son of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, founder of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, is being observed today with due respect and solemnity. The BNP and its associate organizations...

Significance of the 1969 mass uprising in national life is immense: Tarique Rahman
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman said the main goal of the mass uprising was to return from dictatorship to democracy, multi-party political activities, pluralism and the practice of thought, along with regaining the civil liberties of the people. So, the significance of the 1969 mass uprising in...

'We need good people'
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman said, We want to firmly believe that we will get the support of the people. After the party is restructured, we will also restructure and repair the state. The 31 points will be implemented. He said, We have to bring those people who are talented in front of...

Tarique Rahman inaugurates BNP's primary membership renewal
BNPs acting chairman Tarique Rahman inaugurated the primary membership renewal program of the party. He inaugurated the program virtually as the chief guest at the inauguration ceremony held at BNP Chairpersons office in the capitals Gulshan at 5:15 pm on Monday. Tarique Rahman first renewed...

Martyr Asad's name is unforgettable in democracy: Tarique
On the occasion of Shaheed Asad Day, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman paid deep respects to the memory of Martyr Asaduzzaman Asad and prayed for his souls eternal peace. He remarked, Martyr Asad is a name that will always be remembered in the history of our struggle for rights and democracy....

Don’t let Infiltrators enter BNP: Tarique Rahman
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has urged party leaders and activists to be vigilant about infiltrators. He said, Everyone should be vigilant and aware so that infiltrators cannot enter the party. There may be differences of opinion within political parties. But everyone should stay in one...

Tarique seeks prayers for mother
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has sought prayers for his mother, party chairperson Khaleda Zia, who is receiving treatment at a clinic in London. On Friday evening, Tarique, accompanied by his wife, visited The London Clinic, a renowned medical facility in central London, where Khaleda Zia...

BNP focuses entirely on elections
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), one of the countrys major political entities, has centered its agenda exclusively on elections. The party is vocal about the urgent need for National Parliament elections and is actively consolidating its organizational strength. By aligning with like-minded...

Zia Orphanage Trust Case: Khaleda, Tarique, all others acquitted
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has acquitted BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, accepting her appeal against the High Courts 10-year prison sentence in the Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case. Besides, BNP Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman and all others accused in the case have been...

Tarique Rahman stands by martyr Abdullah's cancer-affected brother
BNPs Acting Chairman and Amra BNP Paribar chief patron Tarique Rahman took the medical treatment responsibility of 14-year-old cancer affected child Mahmudullah bin Jisan, younger brother of Shaheed Abdullah bin Zahid, who was killed in during the students-led mass upsurge. A delegation of Amra...

Relief and concern among BNP men
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Khaleda Zia has visited London for advanced treatment after a long movement. Though she was in the country for long period, the former prime minister was made inactive in politics. But her presence always inspired her party leaders and activists....

Tarique delivers home-cooked food to his mother in London
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who is currently undergoing treatment at a clinic in London, was visited by her son, Tarique Rahman, the acting chairman of the party, who brought home-cooked food for her. The heartwarming moment was captured in a video posted on BNPs official Facebook page late Friday...

Tarique Rahman expresses gratitude to Emir of Qatar
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has expressed his gratitude to the Emir of Qatar for providing the royal air ambulance and logistical support to transport his ailing mother Khaleda Zia to London for advanced treatment, reports UNB. I am deeply grateful to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad...

Tarique calls emergency standing committee meeting
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has called an emergency meeting with party standing committee members on Monday. It is reported that the partys next policies and strategies will be discussed at the meeting. The meeting is scheduled to be held at 8 pm on...

SC upholds dismissal of extortion cases against Tarique Rahman
The Appellate Division on Sunday upheld a High Court order that dismissed four extortion cases filed against BNP acting Chairman Tarique Rahman with several police stations in Dhaka. A four-member bench led by Justice Md Ashfaqul Islam passed the order rejecting the leave-to-appeals submitted by...

Tarique calls for equality, dignity, justice in 2025 vision
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has called on the nation to embrace the principles of equality, dignity and justice as Bangladesh prepares to embark on a transformative journey in the New Year, 2025. As we step into a transformative chapter for Bangladesh in the New Year, lets continue our...

A big war awaits us: Tarique Rahman
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman said the autocracy killed 2,000 people before Sheikh Hasina fled the country, made 30,000 people bleed, but Bangladesh freed from autocracy and now a big war awaits us. He said this while virtually participating in the ceremony to hand over the keys of a newly...