BNP for national unity, urges govt to maintain neutrality

Stating that there is no alternative to preserving the anti-fascist national unity, BNP on Saturday urged the interim government to uphold the highest level of impartiality so that no quarter can make undue political gains. Speaking at a press conference at the BNP Chairperson's Gulshan office, party Secretary General MirzaFakhrul Islam

Interim govt fails to maintain neutrality in some cases: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has alleged that the interim government is failing to maintain neutrality in certain matters. “Yesterday, in an interview, I said if the interim government can’t remain impartial, a neutral government will be required during the elections. There is a reason for making this statement. We observe that

BNP leader urges interim govt to quickly arrange election

BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Monday urged the interim government to promptly arrange a credible national election to transfer power to public representatives peacefully and with dignity. Speaking at a discussion, he cautioned the interim government, reminding that the people of the country ousted HM Ershad and Sheikh Hasina regimes through uprisings

Interim govt takes strong steps to eliminate single-use plastic

The newly formed government in Bangladesh is about to implement the existing law regarding plastic usage by strictly banning — initially — single-use plastic and, gradually, all possible plastic uses. Civil society members formed the current non-political government on Aug. 8, 2024, after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her cabinet

Interim govt must not be allowed to fail: Tarique

Stating that the current interim government must not be allowed to fail, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday said Bangladesh will advance to the election roadmap along the path of reforms. "Some activities of this government may not be considered as a success by all. But we all have to

India will work with interim govt: Jaishankar

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has emphasised that India will engage with “the government of the day” in Bangladesh and will try to identify and pursue areas of mutual interest. He made the comments during the launch event for Ambassador Rajiv Sikri's new book, "Strategic Conundrums: Reshaping India's Foreign Policy,"