Public, business community want elected government, democracy: Fakhrul

Stating that it is unrealistic for some individuals to transform Bangladesh into a paradise, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said both the public and the business community want a democratic setup and elected government in the country. Speaking at a press conference at the BNP Chairperson’s Gulshan

Salehuddin asks businessmen to do business transparently

Finance and Commerce Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday urged the business community to do their business transparently, honestly and sincerely. "Please do business transparently and honestly and don't make any transaction under the table," he told reporters after a group of the country's leading businessmen met him at his ERD

Chief Adviser’s speech lacks roadmap for transition to democracy: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday voiced frustration that Chief Adviser Dr Mohammad Yunus' address to the nation lacked a roadmap for transition to democracy. Speaking at a discussion, he hoped that the interim government will soon engage in talks with political parties to make a decision on

Notification banning Jamaat to be withdrawn Tuesday, says lawyer

 The notification banning Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and its affiliate, Islami Chhatra Shibir, issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs less than four weeks ago, is set to be withdrawn on Tuesday, according to the party's legal representative, Mohammad Shishir Monir. During a press briefing at the Supreme Court on Monday, Monir confirmed

Interim govt shouldn’t take too long to hold national election: Jamaat Ameer

The Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami, Shafiqur Rahman, on Tuesday said that the interim government should be given appropriate time to create a level-playing field before it holds the next general election. “They (interim government) should get reasonable time to repair state institutions like the judiciary and the Election Commission before the election,”

Fakhrul urges interim govt to present election roadmap promptly

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday called upon the interim government to present a clear roadmap for conducting national elections as soon as possible, after necessary reforms through consultations with political parties. Speaking at a discussion, he expressed dissatisfaction that the interim government has not yet engaged in

Fakhrul discusses bilateral ties, regional cooperation with Pak envoy

Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Syed Ahmed Maroof on Friday met BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. The bilateral issues, including trade and business between the two countries, and regional cooperation came up for discussion in the hour-long meeting held at the BNP Chairperson's Gulshan office here. BNP Standing Committee Member

Tarique Rahman urges govt to provide relief, safeguard flood victims

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Wednesday urged the government to take necessary measures to protect the lives, livelihoods, and property of those affected by the floods in the eastern and southeastern districts of the country. In a message posted on his verified Facebook page, he also urged leaders and activists

AB Party receives registration from EC following High Court order

The Amar Bangladesh Party (AB Party) has received official registration from the Election Commission (EC) following a writ petition and subsequent orders from the High Court Division of the Bangladesh Supreme Court. This information was announced on Wednesday, August 21, through a notification signed by EC Secretary Shafiul Azim. The notification