BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Saturday described Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan's comments on reforms involving political parties as "incorrect and confusing". Speaking to reporters after paying homage at the Martyred Intellectuals Memorial in Mirpur, he also said such remarks have reflected efforts to depoliticise the country. "I
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India doesn’t want democracy in neighbouring countries: Rizvi
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Wednesday alleged that India does not want to see democracy in its neighbouring countries due to its hegemonic attitude. "India is a democratic country, but it does not want Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka to be governed by the
BNP’s associate bodies start long march towards Agartala
Three BNP associate bodies - Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal, Swechchasebak Dal, and Chhatra Dal - started their planned long march towards Agartala from Dhaka on Wednesday morning to protest against Indian aggression. The programme is also meant to protest against the attack on the Bangladesh mission in Agartala, the desecration of the
BNP sees Indian support to Hasina as direct aggression
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Sunday alleged that what the Indian ruling party is currently doing to send Sheikh Hasina back to Bangladesh is nothing but direct aggression. "You (Indian govt) do not like the people of Bangladesh. You do not respect the sovereignty and independence of
Tarique asks BNP leaders to earn public trust
Warning that some activities of a few misguided party leaders and workers are not being well-received by the general public, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday urged his colleagues to earn and maintain the trust and love of people through dedication and sincerity. "Five fingers are not equal, just as
Rizvi accuses India of misleading world about Bangladesh
BNP senior leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Saturday accused India of trying to mislead the world by spreading lies about Bangladesh in its attempt to support the ousted Awami League government. "Politicians, policymakers and many media figures in neighbouring countries—particularly those who compromise their integrity—are crying over the escape of the
BNP to march towards Indian High Commission today
Three BNP associate bodies-Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal, Swechchasebak Dal, and Chhatra Dal-will stage a road march towards the Indian High Commission in Dhaka on Sunday to protest the attack on the Bangladesh mission in Agartala and the desecration of the country's national flag. The programme is also intended to register protests against
Correct yourselves first for public trust: Tarique tells BNP followers
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique on Saturday called upon his party colleagues to correct themselves first to retain people's confidence and fight against extortion, corruption and immoral activities. "Correct yourselves first and then tell others to amend them. Otherwise, there's no point of talking big (about eliminating immoral activities and extortion," he
Rizvi accuses India of provoking hardline Hindu groups
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Friday accused India of using communalism as a pretext to establish dominance in the subcontinent by provoking hardline Hindu groups. "You divided India by using communalism as a pretext, and now you are also destroying the democratic traditions India has maintained since
Development budget set for major cut
Politically motivated projects to be removed The development budget for 2024-25 fiscal year, approved by the previous government, is likely to witness a major shrink as the interim government has decided to scale back many of those labeling them 'politically motivated'. The interim government that came to power on August 8 following