Sajjad Hossain

Reporter, The Daily Star

No local polls before general election

The BNP and its like-minded parties have firmly opposed plans to hold local government elections before the national polls.

1w ago

Khaleda finally off to UK for treatment

After years of relentless appeals and repeated denials by the Awami League government, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia flew to London last night for better medical treatment.

1w ago

Gap widening between BNP, interim govt

Unresolved issues, including delays in declaring a polls roadmap and resolving politically motivated cases, are creating a distance between the BNP and the interim government.

2w ago

46th Anniversary: Leadership and structural issues plague JCD

Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the pro-BNP student wing which has been facing criticism for outdated leadership, is set to observe its 46th founding anniversary today.

2w ago

Overcoming hardship thru skills development

At just 18 years old, Monir Hossain has become a beacon of hope for the village of Samitipara in Cox’s Bazar.

3w ago

Khaleda may join her first rally in 7yrs on Dec 21

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is set to make her first appearance in a political programme in seven years on December 21, reigniting discussions about her symbolic presence and the possibility of a political comeback.

1m ago

3 pro-BNP bodies march to Akhaura

Any attempt to undermine Bangladesh’s sovereignty would face strong protests, leaders of Jubo Dal, Swechchhasebak Dal, and Chhatra Dal warned India yesterday.

1m ago

Aug 21 grenade attack: Tarique, Babar, all others acquitted

The High Court yesterday acquitted BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman, former state minister Lutfozzaman Babar and all the others convicted in two cases over the grisly August 21, 2004 grenade attack.

1m ago
January 11, 2025
January 11, 2025

No local polls before general election

The BNP and its like-minded parties have firmly opposed plans to hold local government elections before the national polls.

January 8, 2025
January 8, 2025

Khaleda finally off to UK for treatment

After years of relentless appeals and repeated denials by the Awami League government, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia flew to London last night for better medical treatment.

January 2, 2025
January 2, 2025

Gap widening between BNP, interim govt

Unresolved issues, including delays in declaring a polls roadmap and resolving politically motivated cases, are creating a distance between the BNP and the interim government.

January 1, 2025
January 1, 2025

46th Anniversary: Leadership and structural issues plague JCD

Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the pro-BNP student wing which has been facing criticism for outdated leadership, is set to observe its 46th founding anniversary today.

December 25, 2024
December 25, 2024

Overcoming hardship thru skills development

At just 18 years old, Monir Hossain has become a beacon of hope for the village of Samitipara in Cox’s Bazar.

December 16, 2024
December 16, 2024

Khaleda may join her first rally in 7yrs on Dec 21

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is set to make her first appearance in a political programme in seven years on December 21, reigniting discussions about her symbolic presence and the possibility of a political comeback.

December 12, 2024
December 12, 2024

3 pro-BNP bodies march to Akhaura

Any attempt to undermine Bangladesh’s sovereignty would face strong protests, leaders of Jubo Dal, Swechchhasebak Dal, and Chhatra Dal warned India yesterday.

December 2, 2024
December 2, 2024

Aug 21 grenade attack: Tarique, Babar, all others acquitted

The High Court yesterday acquitted BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman, former state minister Lutfozzaman Babar and all the others convicted in two cases over the grisly August 21, 2004 grenade attack.

November 30, 2024
November 30, 2024

Echoes of August 5: Gunfire and grit on Dhaka street

It was Monday, August 5, at exactly 10:46 in the morning when my phone rang. On the other end was a student from Jahangirnagar University, his voice trembling with fear and urgency.

November 27, 2024
November 27, 2024

BNP unveils vision for ‘rules-based’ society

The BNP yesterday submitted to the constitution reform commission its 62 recommendations designed to establish a rules-based structure and ensure checks and balances of power.