Addressing diplomats, Naheed Islam said the ruling party had already broken its commitments on reforms. He did not take oath for the Constitutional Reform Council. He created a false binary between the July Charter and the executive order implementing the July Charter. He said the current debate is about how the reforms will be implemented. […]
Jamaat-e-Islami does not want to limit itself to just parliamentary debates, notices or walkouts as the party wants to increase pressure on the streets by highlighting issues like implementation of referendum decision, local government elections, energy, commodity prices and law and order. The party aims to keep the BNP government under political pressure from both […]
In the new political reality of Bangladesh, the first session of the Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament) was, in a way, a combined reflection of expectations, possibilities and uncertainties. This session was an important opportunity to seek initial guidance on the new phase of democratic progress starting with the 2026 elections. However, despite lively discussions, it […]
Police on Sunday detained Rezaul Kaiyum, president of Adarsh Sadar upazila unit of the ruling BNP (Bangladesh Nationalist Party) in Cumilla. In protest against this, party leaders, workers and supporters have surrounded Kamila Kotwali Model Police Station. Also, drivers and staff of various transport services have blocked the Shashongacha Bus Terminal, stopping operation of buses […]
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has published the list of 36 candidates for reserved women seats in the 13th National Parliament. In its nomination process, the party has tried to balance three aspects: previous parliamentary experience, family political connections and emerging youth leadership. The list includes former Members of Parliament, wives and daughters of party leaders, […]
Many leaders and activists of Amar Bangladesh Party (AB Party), United People’s Bangladesh (UP Bangladesh) and anti-discrimination student movement are set to join the National Citizen Party (NCP). A press conference has been scheduled at the NCP’s temporary central office in Banglamotor, Dhaka at 1:30 pm today, Sunday, to mark the occasion. Ali Ahsan Junaid […]
Mahdi Amin: Controlling commodity prices is a key priority in achieving our macroeconomic objectives. Naturally, individuals across the country should live more prosperously with their families and relatives in socio-economic systems. We need to ensure that basic needs like food, clothing, housing, education and health care are more accessible. Recently the holy month of Ramzan […]
Referring to the present Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition, Chief Whip, Ministers and Members of Parliament, he described them as the products of the people’s revolt of July. “If July exists, we exist; if July exists, the government exists; if July exists, the opposition exists – without July, nothing exists. The government will not be […]
He said the BNP is committed to ensuring the complete independence of the judiciary, but does not support a “sovereign judiciary”, as sovereignty lies in the people, Parliament and the state – no other entity can hold sovereign authority. He said that laws related to the secretariat of the judiciary and judicial appointments will be […]
During the political turmoil of 1/11 in 2007, he was a highly influential military officer working behind the scenes of power. His name was linked to the National Coordination Committee to deal with serious crimes, the arrest of top political leaders, special detention facilities and political realignment. His service tenure was extended after the return […]
Responding to questions about the ban on the political activities of the Awami League, BNP general secretary and Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said, “The activities of the Awami League are banned; they are closed and will remain closed. Those who are left will work and are working.” On Wednesday night, Mirza Fakhrul […]