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, Islami Andolan agree on nat’l polls after minimum reforms

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Islami Andolan Bangladesh today agreed on 10 points including national elections after completing the minimum necessary reforms. "We have acceded to about 10-point issues," said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir after meeting with the Islami Andolan Bangladesh Ameer and Charmonai Pir Maulana Syed Muhammad

BNP to strengthen national unity against fascism: Salahuddin

BNP senior leader Salahuddin Ahmed has said that their party's acting Chairman has instructed them to make every possible effort to maintain national unity in order to resist the rise of fascist forces in the country. He made the comments while speaking to reporters at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport after his

Mirza Abbas slams calls to bury constitution

Stating that the constitution was written in 1972 at the cost of the blood of 30 lakh martyrs, BNP Senior leader Mirza Abbas on Sunday criticised those who called for burying that national charter. "As your seniors, we feel disappointed when you (leaders of the student movement) say that the constitution

BNP voices concerns over cyber protection ordinance

Describing the new Cyber Protection Ordinance, 2024 as an extension of the Digital Security Act (DSA), BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Thursday expressed concern over its potential abuse, as the law enforcement agencies have been given immense powers. "A new law, styled The Cyber Protection Ordinance, 2024,