BNP on Saturday began talks with political parties that waged a simultaneous movement with it against the Awami League regime to consolidate unity and seek their opinions on the next general election. The fresh round of talks with all its allied political parties started with the first meeting of the 12-party
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BNP leader seeks clear election date from CA
BNP Chairperson's Advisory Council member Advocate Zainul Abedin Farroque on Friday urged the Chief Adviser to announce a clear date for the national election, along with a roadmap, without delaying the process under the pretext of reforms. "We will listen to what the Chief Adviser says. Please, specify the roadmap and
Yunus’ election hint triggers mixed BNP reactions
The Chief Adviser's recent hint at holding the national election either swiftly in early 2025 or strategically delayed towards 2026 has set off ripples of mixed reactions within the BNP. While some leaders cautiously welcomed the signal as a step towards ending the prolonged political uncertainty, others remained skeptical, calling it
Modi belittled Bangladesh’s freedom fighters: Rizvi
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Wednesday alleged that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi belittled Bangladesh's independence, sovereignty and freedom fighters by claiming that December 16, 1971, was India's historic victory. "India arrogantly considers itself the master, as its Prime Minister Narendra Modi said December 16 was India's
Tarique urges BNP men to prioritise reform over revenge
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday urged his party leaders and workers to respond to their oppressors by making the party's 31-point proposal a success, rather than resorting to reprisal and revenge. "If you want to respond to the injustice, oppression, and suppression that has been done to you, you
Reforms need to be done in parliament: Khosru
BNP senior leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Tuesday said reforms in the country must be carried out in Parliament with people's mandate through a democratic process. "There is no point in telling us about reforms. Reforms must be implemented through the democratic process with people's mandate in Parliament," he said
Commission finds AL era’s 8 secret detention centres
The Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearance has identified over eight secret detention centres of fallen Awami League era operated by different security agencies in Dhaka and Chattogram. "To date, we (commission) have identified more than eight secret detention facilities operated by agencies such as (Directorate General of Forces Intelligence) DGFI,
Khaleda to join political event after 6 years
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will attend her first in-person political programme in six years at an event to be organised by the Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Muktijoddha Dal on December 21. Muktijoddha Dal President Syed Ishtiaque Aziz Ulfat said they will arrange a gathering of freedom fighters at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre
Rizvi slams govt over price hike, extortion
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Sunday slammed the interim government for its failure to take adequate measures to reduce the prices of essential commodities and curb extortion. "It's fact that the government is unable to lower the prices of daily necessities, particularly food items. People will be
BNP for a democratic, inclusive Bangladesh: Tarique
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday said that his party aims to build a democratic, fair and inclusive Bangladesh that will be livable and enjoyable for all, through the united efforts of everyone. "Let us all work together to build a democratic Bangladesh, based on the foundation of a non-discriminatory,