Monday, 30 Jun, 2025

Politics

Talk of PR system meant to delay polls: Salahuddin

BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed today said that those advocating for a proportional representation (PR) system or prioritising local government polls first may be trying to delay or block the upcoming national election. “Those talking about a proportional system

Tarique Rahman greets CA Yunus on birthday

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has wished Chief Adviser Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus on his 85th birthday by sending flowers and a cake. According to a press release from the BNP media wing, BNP Chairperson’s Private Secretary ABM Abdus Sattar handed over the bouquet and cake to

Expand party membership, but exclude Awami terrorists: Mintoo

BNP Vice Chairman and chief of the party’s Barishal Divisional Organising Team Abdul Awal Mintoo today (June 28) said the party must bring in new members to stay strong, as many people have not been able to vote for the last 20 years. Addressing a membership distribution and

BNP hopes for election date after Yunus-CEC meeting: Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today (June 28) said the party expects a clear election timeframe following a meeting between Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin. Speaking to reporters after visiting the

BNP to form govt in February, hopes Rumeen Farhana

BNP leader Barrister Rumeen Farhana has said the country will get an elected government by February next year as BNP will form the next government with people’s votes. She said this while speaking at a workers’ meeting organised by Union Torun Dal at Khoriya Balu Maath in

Islami Andolan holds grand rally at Suhrawardy Udyan

Islami Andolan Bangladesh, led by Charmonai Pir, began its grand rally at the historic Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital on Saturday (June 28), drawing a large turnout from across the country. Although the formal programme was scheduled to commence at 2:00pm, supporters and activists

BNP delegation visits model community in China

A delegation from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), currently on an official visit to China, toured a model community in the suburban area of Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, on Friday (June 27) morning. During the visit, the secretary of the community committee welcomed the

Rizvi slams misuse of BNP’s name to create unrest

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Friday condemned individuals using the party’s name to serve personal interests and create unrest in various offices, including the Income Tax office. Speaking at a Rath Yatra discussion organized by Bangladesh Puja Udjapon

BNP delegation holds meeting with EU Ambassador

A delegation of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) held a meeting with European Union Ambassador to Bangladesh, Charles Whiteley, on Thursday morning. The meeting took place around 11am at the BNP chairperson’s political office in Gulshan, Dhaka. BNP standing committee

BNP delegation visits top electric vehicle maker in China

A high-level Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) delegation visited Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD, the world’s largest EV manufacturer, during their ongoing visit to China. Led by BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, the nine-member team spent a busy third day

BNP agrees to PM term limit with condition

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has conditionally agreed to the proposal by the National Unity Commission that limits a prime minister’s tenure to a maximum of 10 years.  Salahuddin Ahmed, party’s BNP’s standing committee member said the party will not support

No compromise on reforms before polls: Sarjis

National Citizens’ Party (NCP) has reiterated that it will not compromise on core reforms before the next general election. He said that the interim government must not appear weak in carrying out its responsibilities NCP’s Northern Region Chief Coordinator Sarjis Alam

Jamaat gets back electoral symbol

The Election Commission (EC) following a court directive has reinstated the registration of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami along with its symbol Daripalla (scale). EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed on Tuesday (June 24) sent an official letter to the BG Press instructing the printing of the

Hearing on Hasina’s crimes against humanity set for July 1

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) today (June 24) set July 1 for the indictment hearing in a crimes against humanity case against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and ex-IGP Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun over alleged atrocities

BNP delegation meets Chinese officials in Beijing 

A high-level delegation of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) held bilateral meetings with top Chinese officials in Beijing today (June 24) during an official visit at the invitation of the Communist Party of China (CPC). The delegation first met with Chinese vice foreign minister

CPC invites Tarique Rahman to China

Communist Party of China (CPC) has invited a formal invitation to BNP’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman to visit China. CPC Politburo member and Congress Deputy Li Hongzhong extended invitation during a high-level meeting between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in

NCP seeks Shapla symbol in EC registration bid

National Citizen Party (NCP) has applied for registration with the Election Commission (EC), seeking the Shapla (water lily) as its election symbol. The party submitted its application on Sunday (June 22) at the EC office in the capital. Speaking to reporters after submitting the

BNP leader Dulu, wife acquitted in graft case

A Dhaka court on Sunday (June 22) acquitted BNP Executive Committee Member Ruhul Quddus Talukder Dulu and his wife Sabina Yasmin of graft and tax evasion charges. Judge Md Abul Kashem of Dhaka Special Judge Court-1 passed the verdict today.  Court Clerk Rajib De confirmed the

Ishraque supporters resume protest at Nagar Bhaban

After a two-day holiday, supporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain resumed protests at Nagar Bhaban, accusing the government of blocking his DSCC mayorship and advisers of defying court orders. The protest began around 11 am, as supporters set up a stage in front of the building and

BNP files complaint against Hasina, former CECs over poll irregularities 

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has lodged a police complaint against 19 individuals, including Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and several former chief election commissioners, accusing them of constitutional violations and electoral misconduct in the past three national elections. The