Several leaders of the Rajshahi Metropolitan NCP were locked inside their office by a group of youths claiming to be “July Fighters”, who demanded the dissolution of the district committee. At around 9pm on Wednesday, the group marched to the organisation’s office in the Gankapara area of the city and padlocked the main entrance. Nearly […]

Preparations are under way to fly BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia to London for advanced medical treatment as her condition remains critical at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka. According to several senior party insiders, she will be transported to London by an air ambulance provided by Qatar as soon as the required medical recommendations and logistical […]

In Chatmohar, Pabna, two prominent female leaders of the Upazila Women’s Wing were arrested by police on Wednesday night. The detainees are Buri Sarkar (42), senior vice-president of the now-defunct Chatmohar Upazila Women’s Wing, daughter of the late Dr. Kobad Hossain of Shalikha Mohalla, and Rahima Reza (45), former organisational secretary of the same dissolved […]

At least 30 people were injured following an attack after an election rally of Jamaat-e-Islami in Narsingdi Sadar. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening at Shekherchar Bus Stand in Meherpara Union. Jamaat leaders alleged that local leaders and activists of Jubo Dal and the Tanti party were involved. Many of the injured received treatment at […]

Senior BNP leader and Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas has launched a strongly worded attack on Jamaat-e-Islami, comparing the party to the ruling Awami League and accusing both of lacking political civility. He made the remarks on Wednesday (3 December) while inaugurating a medical camp in Siddheshwari, Dhaka. Addressing Jamaat-e-Islami directly, Abbas said, “I must […]

BNP Joint Secretary General and President of the Narsingdi District BNP, Khairul Kabir Khokon, has said that Begum Khaleda Zia’s condition remains critical. She cannot yet be declared out of danger and is currently under intensive observation in the CCU. He made these remarks on Wednesday (3 December) while addressing a prayer gathering organised by […]

In Bangladesh, very few public figures possess the ability to stir collective sentiment with their mere presence. Khaleda Zia is undoubtedly one of them. The scenes witnessed over the past several days around the former prime minister, who is currently in a critical condition at a hospital in Dhaka, reflect the profound emotion she evokes […]

Salahuddin Ahmed, a member of BNP’s Standing Committee, has confirmed that the party’s acting chairman, Tarique Rahman, will return to the country very soon. This announcement was made following the Standing Committee meeting held on Monday night at the BNP Chairperson’s office in Gulshan, Dhaka. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Salahuddin Ahmed said, “This […]

Election Commissioner Md Anwarul Islam Sarkar has declared that tough action will be taken against any violation of the electoral code of conduct in the forthcoming national parliamentary election. He stated that no candidate would be issued a show-cause notice; instead, once a breach is confirmed, the candidate’s nomination will be cancelled immediately. He made […]