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Politics

Political parties should’ve been consulted

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday expressed strong reservations regarding the government’s decision in principle to provide a humanitarian corridor to Myanmar’s conflict-ridden Rakhine state.

14h ago

NCP holds dialogue with Communist Party of China

The discussions covered the current political developments in Bangladesh, the NCP's vision for reform, regional and global geopolitical dynamics

17h ago

Consensus Commission / Gono Odhikar Parishad for nat’l constitution council

Gono Odhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur today said the reform proposals finalised through dialogue, no matter what, must be implemented by the current interim government

17h ago

BNP affiliates announce campaign to engage youth in democracy

The three organisations will jointly organise two-day seminars and rallies across four divisions in May

1d ago

Polls no later than June 2026

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said that next national polls will be held within June 2026.

1d ago

Rebuilding nation: ‘Don’t let evil forces get in the way’

Gono Forum President Emeritus Dr Kamal Hossain yesterday urged all to remain alert so that no evil forces or conspiracies can create obstacles to rebuilding Bangladesh as dreamt of in the Liberation War.

1d ago

NCP to hold rallies demanding AL’s ban

The National Citizen Party will hold a protest rally in Dhaka on May 2 demanding the trial of the Awami League as a party, the cancellation of its registration, and a ban on its political activities.

2d ago

China wants strong, stable, democratic Bangladesh: Fakhrul

The meeting, held at 6:30pm at the Westin Hotel, brought together a seven-member BNP team led by Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir

2d ago

Polls shouldn’t be delayed to complete reforms: Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi yesterday questioned why the interim government has not taken action against those who helped Sheikh Hasina establish fascism.

3d ago

Hold local polls before national election

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday urged the authorities to hold local government polls before the national election in order to demonstrate the Election Commission’s sincerity and capability.

3d ago

Ilias Kanchan forms new political party

Pledging to build a land of justice, a new political party -- “Janata Party Bangladesh” (People’s Party Bangladesh) -- was launched yesterday under the leadership of noted actor and road safety activist Ilias Kanchan.

3d ago

People must get back their voting rights

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has urged party leaders and activists to restore people’s voting rights at any cost, saying that the sacrifices made over the past 15 years must not be allowed to go in vain.

4d ago

NCP demands trial of AL

The procession began around 7:00pm and paraded through the surrounding area

5d ago

BNP seeks reform, not revenge

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said his party does not want to take revenge on their oppressors, but wants to implement its 31-point reform proposal, aimed at serving the interests of people.

5d ago

Invisible foes now showing their faces

Urging unity among party rank and file to tackle the upcoming challenges, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said many previously invisible enemies or opponents are gradually becoming visible.

6d ago

BNP proposes gap after two consecutive terms as PM

Opposes proposal of two-term limit for head of govt

1w ago

No reason to delay polls beyond Dec

BNP sees no reason to delay the national election beyond December, said the party’s standing committee member Nazrul Islam Khan yesterday.

1w ago