BNP Senior Joint Secretary General RuhulKabirRizvi on Monday alleged that the interim government advisers are trying to create a division between the anti-fascist movement and the recent July-August uprising. "The July-August uprising is the final manifestation of the movement that the pro-democracy political parties, led by BNP, carried out for 15
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Tarique promises trial for killings in 2024 uprising
BNP Acting Chairman TariqueRahman on Sunday promised that his party would bring those responsible for the tortures and killings during the anti-autocratic movement and the 2024 mass uprising under trial, if it is voted to power. "We can firmly say if the people of Bangladesh give the BNP the opportunity to
Elections to be useless without reforms: Nahid
National Citizens' Party (NCP) ConvenorNahid Islam on Saturday said that elections would be ineffective without prior reforms, stressing the need for constitutional amendments through a Constituent Assembly for sustainable change. "We have discussed reforms and reiterated our stance on constitutional amendments. We believe that any fundamental changes to the constitution must
BNP alleges plot to delay parliamentary elections
BNP senior leader Dr Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Saturday alleged that various schemes are being devised to delay the parliamentary elections and prevent the restoration of the people's rights to vote. "People are eager to regain their rights to vote, but various plots are being hatched to delay the parliamentary elections.
UN views reform in Bangladesh as internal matter: BNP
The United Nations considers political reforms in Bangladesh an internal matter, said BNP leaders following a roundtable discussion on reform proposals on Saturday. Speaking to reporters after the discussion, BNP Secretary General MirzaFakhrul Islam Alamgir said they told the UN that reforms should be implemented as soon as possible, with a
BNP weighs street protests as it smells election delay plot
Tarique, Mamun acquitted in money laundering case
The Appellate Division on Thursday acquitted BNP Acting Chairman TariqueRahman and businessman Giasuddin Al Mamun in a money laundering case. A four-member tribunal headed by Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed passed the order, said the defendants' lawyer, Advocate MdMaksudUllah. Earlier, on Tuesday, the court set March 6 for delivering the verdict
EC to decide who participates in polls, Yunus on AL’s participation
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said the Awami League will have to decide regarding the participation of the next national election, stressing that the election commission decides who participates in the election. “They [AL] have to decide if they want to do it, I cannot decide for them,” DrYunus said
Khaleda Zia’s physical condition improves further: Zahid
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Standing Committee Member Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain said BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia is much better now than before. "Madam (Khaleda Zia) is physically better than before. Doctors are visiting her at home and providing regular medical care," he said. Dr Zahid said this while speaking as the
NCP leaders vow to rebuild Bangladesh with July spirit
Leaders of the newly formed National Citizen Party (NCP) on Tuesday paid tribute to the martyrs by placing wreaths at the National Martyrs Mausoleum in Savar, pledging to rebuild Bangladesh with the spirit of the July uprising. Party Convener Nahid Islam and Member Secretary Aktar Hossain led the delegation as they