Politics

Politics

CA’s speech: Absence of election date frustrates BNP

The BNP expressed its disappointment yesterday over the absence of a specific date for the next parliamentary polls in the chief adviser’s recent address to the nation.

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Conspirators eyeing country’s resources like vultures: Tarique

Tarique said the conspiracy by mischievous elements, both within the country and abroad, against the BNP, its leaders, and the nation, does not stop

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August 21 grenade attack case / Fresh probe by home ministry needed: HC

The August 21, 2004 grenade attack case should be referred to the home ministry for a fresh probe by a proper and expert investigation agency to ensure justice, observed the High Court in its full verdict

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Khaleda to skip Dec 21 rally due to illness

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will not attend the rally of Jatiyatabadi Muktijoddha Dal scheduled for Saturday (December 21) due to illness

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Focus on reforms, not revenge

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday urged his party leaders and activists to respond to their oppressors by making the party’s 31-point proposal a success, rather than resorting to reprisal and revenge.

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Polls should be within 4 to 6 months

The next parliamentary election should be held within four to six months, said Salahuddin Ahmed, a member of the BNP’s standing committee, yesterday.

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Awami League’s education policy to be scrapped

The interim government has decided to cancel the education policy adopted in 2010 during the Sheikh Hasina government’s tenure, describing it as “improper and unimplementable”.

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'Whose speech should we believe?'

BNP leader Zahid asks on timing of elections

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It’s time to rebuild the nation

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman said yesterday that it is time to concentrate on rebuilding the nation as the country is no longer under dictatorship.

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'How many Hasnats will you kill?,' asks Sarjis

A car carrying Hasnat Abdullah, convener of the anti-discrimination student movement, was hit by a pick-up van in Dhaka's Jatrabari this morning

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Jamaat delegation in meeting with Yunus

Earlier yesterday, a five-member delegation of BNP met with Yunus at Jamuna

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Take firm control of ongoing situation

BNP’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said the recent events in Dhaka and other parts of the country should not be seen as isolated incidents, but as a part of a conspiracy to destablise the country.

3w ago

Islamic party leaders to visit China

For the first time, a delegation comprising leaders from Jamaat-e-Islami, Islami Chhatra Shibir, and four other Islamic parties will be visiting China. Their flight departed last night.

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Khaleda, Tarique cleared of 4 graft, extortion cases

The High Court and three lower courts yesterday cleared BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and acting chairman Tarique Rahman in four cases of graft and extortion.

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Build national unity, prevent division among people

The BNP yesterday shared its concerns over recent violence in Dhaka and Chattogram with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, calling for national unity to tackle such challenges.

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BNP delegation, led by Fakhrul, in meeting with Yunus

The BNP team arrived at Jamuna around 5:45pm, and the discussions began shortly after 6:00pm

3w ago

Khaleda Zia visits US embassy to apply for visa

Party insiders said that all necessary arrangements have been made to send the 79-year-old former prime minister abroad for specialised treatment.

3w ago

Nagorik committee: Members split over ex-Shibir leader joining

Jatiya Nagorik Committee has included a former top leader of Islami Chhatra Shibir in its extended central committee, ignoring objections from a section of committee members.

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