Shift focus on polls from other issues, Fakhrul to govt

BNP Secretary General MirzaFakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday called upon the interim government to shift its focus on holding a participatory and credible national election from any other issue, as per the desire of people. Speaking at a discussion, he also urged Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus to remain alert so

AL can’t stage a comeback in politics: BNP

BNP senior leader Mirza Abbas on Monday said the deposed Awami League will not be able to stage a comeback in Bangladesh politics if BNP and Jamaat remain united. Speaking at a memorial meeting, he said that BNP is willing to rebuild the country alongside its longstanding ally, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, in

BNP warns of conspiracies, urges vigilance

Stating that deliberate efforts are underway to create chaos on various fronts, BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Kahn on Tuesday urged the political parties and people from all walks of life to cooperate with the interim government in addressing all plots and challenges. Speaking at a discussion meeting in the capital

BNP for creating quick election environment

BNP Standing Committee member Dr AZM Zahid Hossain on Monday called upon the interim government to swiftly create a favourable environment for the upcoming elections to facilitate the transfer of power to elected representatives. "In our 31-point proposal, we have detailed the reforms we seek. To implement these reforms, we urge

BNP for bringing back Hasina to face trial

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Friday alleged that India is supporting crimes and pampering killers by providing refuge to Sheikh Hasina. "Our neighbouring country yesterday (Thursday) clearly said Sheikh Hasina is there. Their statement seems like they behaved like a Big Brother," he said. Talking to reporters at

BNP for action against irregularities in hiring police

BNP's Senior Joint Secretary Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Tuesday alleged that there were "serious irregularities" in the recruitment of 803 sub-inspectors (SIs) and 61 assistant superintendents of police (ASPs) during the Awami League regime. Speaking at a BNP's programme on dengue prevention in the city's Uttara area, he urged the interim

Fakhrul smells conspiracy behind unrest in CHT

BNP Secretary General MirzaFakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday expressed concerns over the recent unrest in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), alleging that it may be part of a calculated plot to destabilise the interim government. "I do not consider the recent incidents in the Chittagong Hill Tracts to be isolated ones.

Govt officials close to Hasina inciting chaos: BNP

BNP's Senior Joint Secretary Ruhul Kabir Rizvi alleged on Friday that several government officials, including secretaries, are attempting to instigate chaos and sabotage around thee country as associates of deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. "The beneficiaries and associates of the Awami League have not yet been removed. They're still present in

We must protect minority communities: Fakhrul

BNP secretary general MirzaFakhrul Islam AlamgirWednesday said the BNP leaders and activists have to protect members of the minority communities even at the cost of their lives. "We must protect minority communities even at the cost of our lives. We have to ensure that they can complete their Durga Puja in