No reg for parties that fail to meet criteria

Election Commissioner Md Alamgir yesterday said they will not register parties that fail to meet their criteria.
5 June 2023, 18:00 PM

One-Point Movement: BNP, Jamaat reconcile

The awkwardness of the BNP-Jamaat relationship that emerged over a year is apparently fading with Jamaat deciding to join the BNP’s one-point simultaneous movement to oust the government.
5 June 2023, 18:00 PM

JP suspends Yahya Chowdhury

Jatiya Party has suspended former parliamentarian and party’s central vice chairman Yahya Chowdhury as he failed to show a valid cause for supporting Awami League mayor candidate in the Sylhet city polls.
5 June 2023, 18:00 PM

US visa policy for Bangladesh outcome of AL’s misrule: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today alleged that the US visa policy for Bangladesh is the outcome of Awami League's misrule and mischievous activities..Speaking at a seminar, he also said that democratic countries are creating various pressures on the current regime to
5 June 2023, 15:56 PM

Next election a challenge: PM tells AL leaders

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the upcoming general election is a challenge
5 June 2023, 14:55 PM

14-Party Alliance: New US visa policy sparks friction

Partners of the ruling Awami League-led 14-party alliance were divided over the new US visa policy yesterday as left-leaning parties at a meeting welcomed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s firm stance.
5 June 2023, 01:30 AM

Azmat Ullah appointed as chairman of Gazipur Unnayan Kartripakkha

Azmat Ullah, president of Gazipur City Awami League, has been appointed as the chairman of Gazipur Unnayan Kartripakkha.
4 June 2023, 15:06 PM

19 BNP leaders expelled for participating in Barishal city polls

BNP has expelled 19 candidates, including independent mayoral candidate Kamral Ahsan Rupan, and 18 councillor candidates for life, due to their participation in the Barishal City Corporation election against party directives
4 June 2023, 10:54 AM

Fakhrul and Japanese envoy talked about political situation: Khasru

Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Iwama Kiminori met BNP's Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today and discussed the country's next general election and the overall political situation.
4 June 2023, 10:19 AM

Japanese envoy meets Fakhrul at BNP chairperson's office

Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Iwama Kiminori this morning met BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir
4 June 2023, 05:03 AM

Movement now galloping towards final stage: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said their party’s ongoing movement to oust the government is heading towards the final stage at a rapid pace.
3 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Govt to blame for US’s disrespectful visa policy: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said the new visa policy announced by the USA for Bangladesh is disgraceful for the nation as it has revealed to the entire world that there is no democracy, human rights and the rule of law in the country.
3 June 2023, 15:57 PM

BNP to hold youth rallies from June 17

Three associate and front organisations of the BNP -- Chhatra Dal, Jubo Dal, and Swechchasebak Dal -- will conduct a “Youth Rally” in six districts to promote their “Youth Rally to Save the Country” slogan.
2 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Unrealistic budget won’t help overcome economic crisis: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today termed the proposed budget for the next fiscal year unrealistic and said it will not help overcome a dire economic crisis the country is facing now.
2 June 2023, 16:55 PM

Kader Siddique calls US visa policy 'disgrace for Bangladesh'

Krishak Sramik Janata League President Bangbir Kader Siddique called the recent US visa policy a matter of great shame for Bangladesh, "regardless of how the two parties perceive it"
2 June 2023, 14:09 PM

It’s people-friendly

Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday said the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2023-24 will help the country turnaround from the crisis amid global economic situation.
1 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Budget not pro-people

Jatiya Party Chairman and Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Parliament GM Quader yesterday said the proposed budget is neither people-friendly nor welfare-oriented.
1 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Budget ‘people-friendly’: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said that the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2023-24 will help the country turn around from the crisis amid the global economic situation
1 June 2023, 15:55 PM