Politics

Once power brokers, now defendants

Smiles, whispers, and uneasy silence as 16 former ministers and high officials brought to ICT-1
15 October 2025, 10:09 AM

‘Jamaat shadow over EC’s polls plan’

BNP policymakers say; party to meet CA, CEC to warn them
14 October 2025, 18:26 PM

'Man with long corruption record appointed public admin secretary'

Jamaat leader Taher criticises crucial appointment ahead of national polls
14 October 2025, 09:38 AM

Seven parties launch simultaneous protests in Dhaka

Jamaat, Islami Andolon among groups demanding national polls in February under July Charter via public referendum
14 October 2025, 06:13 AM

Jhalakathi AL leader Sharmin Mousumi found dead at Barishal home

No visible injuries, say police; 3 cases filed against her since August 5, 2024
13 October 2025, 19:00 PM

Next JS will decide on PR issue: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said the next parliament will decide on the application of the proportional representation (PR) system in national elections.
13 October 2025, 18:21 PM

Jamaat wants polls, referendum to be held separately

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has proposed that the upcoming national election and the referendum be held on separate days, saying the two are “entirely different in nature”.
13 October 2025, 18:05 PM

Jamaat proposes holding national polls and referendum separately

Party suggests lottery system for appointing election officials
13 October 2025, 11:43 AM

JCD expels CU unit senior vice president Mamun for ‘indiscipline’

Central leaders approve move citing negligence of duty
13 October 2025, 09:56 AM

'Every adviser has already secured their future'

NCP leader Samantha Sharmin says interim govt has turned against education, people
12 October 2025, 15:24 PM

Jamaat announces third phase of its programmes

Announces human chains in Dhaka and across districts
12 October 2025, 14:35 PM

Dhaka court denies bail to Asaduzzaman Noor in graft case

ACC alleges former minister illegally amassed Tk 5.37cr in wealth beyond known income sources
12 October 2025, 13:21 PM

Push for PR system meant to delay election: Fakhrul

BNP leader says people want to see national polls held by February 2026
12 October 2025, 11:23 AM

July Charter signing moved to October 17

The National Consensus Commission has proposed to repeal article 4a of the constitution, which makes it mandatory to display the portrait of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in government and semi-government offices
11 October 2025, 21:00 PM

Police disperse Jatiya Party rally in Kakrail

Police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse a Jatiya Party rally outside its central office in Dhaka’s Kakrail yesterday afternoon, forcing organisers to cancel the event.
11 October 2025, 18:37 PM

NCP weighing its paths to JS

Nearly half of the NCP’s central leaders favour forging an alliance with the BNP ahead of the 13th national election in February.
11 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Justice key to protecting armed forces’ honour: BNP

Fair and impartial adjudication of crimes is extremely important for protecting the country’s democracy, human rights, and the professionalism of the armed forces, the BNP has said.
11 October 2025, 18:00 PM

BNP calls PR party-centric, Jamaat says it reflects people’s voice

Two major political parties -- BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami -- took opposing positions on the proportional representation (PR) system at a discussion in Dhaka yesterday.
11 October 2025, 18:00 PM

'One or two advisers conspiring to bring a party to power': Golam Parwar

Jamaat secretary general alleges unrest growing within administration ahead of polls
11 October 2025, 13:17 PM

Moyeen Khan rejects proportional representation system

Says proportional representation would empower parties, not people, and harm democracy.
11 October 2025, 12:05 PM