Democracy in Bangladesh will be restored in 2022, Fakhrul hopes

BNP today expressed hope that democracy in Bangladesh will be restored this year.
1 January 2022, 11:40 AM

EC formation: Now Islami Andolon says it won’t join President’s dialogue

After BNP, Islami Andolon Bangladesh has decided not to join the dialogue with President Abdul Hamid over the formation of the next Election Commission.
1 January 2022, 10:47 AM

BNP not successful as political party: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday said BNP did not have any success as a political party in the last several years, rather they have failed to wage any movement.
31 December 2021, 18:00 PM

JP’s 36th Founding Anniversary: On mission to recover its image

Jatiya Party is celebrating its 36th founding anniversary today. Amid this celebration, however, it is  planning to recover from an image crisis, as according to party leaders, it failed to act as the main opposition in parliament.
31 December 2021, 18:00 PM

50 injured as BNP-AL men clash in Sirajganj

At least 50 people were injured in a clash between ruling Awami League and BNP men in Sirajganj this afternoon.
30 December 2021, 15:05 PM

Khaleda’s treatment abroad: BNP forms human chain in front of Press Club

BNP is holding a human chain in front of Jatiya Press Club in Dhaka today, demanding release of party chairperson Khaleda Zia and allowing her to go abroad for better treatment.
30 December 2021, 07:06 AM

Treatment Abroad: Khaleda needs to reapply

If BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia refuses her conditional bail and returns to jail, she would be able to reapply seeking permission for going abroad, said Law Minister Anisul Huq yesterday.
29 December 2021, 18:00 PM

It will go on whether anyone joins or not

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday said the process to form the Election Commission will continue whether anyone joins the dialogue or not.
29 December 2021, 18:00 PM

BNP not to join talks

Describing the ongoing dialogue on the reconstitution of the Election Commission “pointless”, BNP standing committee has decided not to take part in the talks with President Abdul Hamid.
29 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Polls-time govt, search committee led by Hasina

Bangladesh Nationalist Front (BNF) yesterday placed a three-point proposal, including formation of the Election Commission (EC) through a search committee and an election-time government, led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
29 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Sylhet AL leaders boycott reception held in honour of foreign minister

Awami Leagues leaders in Sylhet this afternoon boycotted the reception programme held for Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen organised by Sylhet City Corporation.
29 December 2021, 14:13 PM

Dialogue with President on EC BNP decides not to join

The BNP, if invited, will not join the dialogue with President Abdul Hamid over forming the new Election Commission.
28 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Khaleda’s Treatment: No way to send her abroad

As per the law ministry’s opinion there is no scope in law to allow BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to go abroad for medical treatment, said Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan yesterday.
28 December 2021, 18:00 PM

‘Place bill on EC formation in next JS session’

Rejecting the government’s argument that there is not enough time to enact a law on forming the next Election Commission, Workers Party of Bangladesh (WPB) yesterday said the caretaker government bill was passed in parliament within one night in 1996.
28 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Form polls-time govt

Khelafat Majlish yesterday demanded that the president take initiative to form an election-time government to hold national polls in a free, fair and acceptable manner.
27 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Khaleda’s Treatment: Law minister sends opinion to home ministry

Law Minister Anisul Huq has sent his opinion to the home ministry on the application seeking government permission to take BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia abroad for treatment.
27 December 2021, 18:00 PM

‘Radical changes the only way’

Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) yesterday proposed an interim government plan called the “national government”, which will encompass representatives of all political parties.
27 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Dialogue with President: ‘My powers limited’

President Abdul Hamid said although he wants an Election Commission that is acceptable to all, his power according to the constitution is limited in this regard, Bangladesh National Awami Party leaders claimed yesterday. 
26 December 2021, 18:00 PM

President’s Dialogue: CPB, BSD will not join

Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) and Bangladesh Samajtantrik Dal (BSD) will not join the dialogue with President Abdul Hamid over the formation of the next Election Commission.
25 December 2021, 18:00 PM

‘It’s nothing but a farce’

BNP yesterday termed the ongoing dialogue on the reconstitution of the Election Commission (EC) a farce, as the party thinks it will not pave the way for holding a credible national election in the country.
25 December 2021, 18:00 PM