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JAGPA torch procession in the capital, announcement of Indian embassy siege

Juba JAGPA, an affiliate of the Jatiya Ganatantrik Party (JAGPA), has held a torch procession in the capital. The program was held on Sunday (August 3) evening. The procession was held with the aim of making the Indian embassy siege program a success.

Chatra Dal leaders and activists are joining the rally in Shahbagh in groups

BNP's student organization—Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal—is holding a student rally in Shahbagh in the capital to mark the anniversary of the July-August mass uprising. Although it was supposed to start at 2:30 pm on Sunday (August 4), leaders and activists from different areas and districts of the capital have started gathering in groups at Shahbagh since the morning.

Three top NCP leaders announce public rally and manifesto in video message

The National Citizens Party (NCP) is going to organize a public rally at the central Shaheed Minar in the capital at 4 pm today, Sunday (August 4) demanding the 'July Declaration and Charter'. The party's top leaders have said that the "Manifesto of New Bangladesh" will be announced from the rally.

Fatema Khanam announces retirement from politics!

Former spokesperson of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement Chittagong, Fatema Khanam, has announced her retirement from politics. She announced this decision on her Facebook page live on Friday (August 2) at 10:44 pm. In the 16-minute and 36-second Facebook live, Fatema Khanam said, “Those with whom I held the July movement in Chittagong are trying to make different kinds of statements about women today. They are trying to destroy women. These cannot be accepted.”

“There is a purpose behind the PR system”—Mirza Abbas alleges against the government

BNP standing committee member Mirza Abbas said that the government is making a deliberate attempt to delay the elections by bringing forward the ‘PR system’ (representative election system). He expressed doubts about the real purpose of this system and said, “There is a purpose behind this PR system. Some will say we will do it, some will say we will not do it—in this way, at some point, they will say that the elections are not happening, so the time will have to be extended.”

Tarique Rahman waiting for a local bus in London like an ordinary passenger — this leader is being praised by netizens

A moment of Tarique Rahman, the acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party-BNP, who is based in the UK, traveling on a local bus recently went viral on social media. He was seen sitting like an ordinary passenger at a local bus stop in London, which many are referring to as a reflection of the leader's modesty and simple lifestyle.

Khaleda Zia is healthy, will participate in the election: Abdul Awal Mintu

BNP Vice Chairman Abdul Awal Mintu said, “Our party leader Khaleda Zia is healthy and she will participate in the next election.” He made these comments in response to questions from journalists at an event in Feni.

Heat surrounds Dhaka University's DUCSU elections

The vitality of student politics is starting again at Dhaka University—DUCSU and the parliamentary elections. This year's DUCSU elections are taking place in a completely different atmosphere, with the political reality changing from the quota reform movement to the July mass uprising.

“Justice and reform are not possible in a country without security” — Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has commented that no reform will be fruitful if people’s security is not ensured. He said, “Many have taken advantage of the political change to occupy good positions, some have become ministers, some have taken control of businesses. But no one even looks back at those who gave their lives.”

“I have turned blue with grief over the news of coordinators demanding extortion” — Mirza Fakhrul roars in Shahbagh

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said that the news of coordinators demanding extortion has deeply distressed him. Speaking at the inauguration of Jubo Dal’s Graffiti Arts in front of the National Museum in Shahbagh on Monday (July 28) afternoon, he said, “This is the situation within a year of the mass uprising! The youth who will build the country are now extorting. Did we want such a future?”

Neela Israfil resigns from NCP, calls the party 'unethical and a refuge'

Neela Israfil, the party's controversial leader, has resigned from the National Citizens Party (NCP). In an emotional message on her Facebook status today (Monday) afternoon, she sharply criticized the NCP and announced her departure from the party.

"Tarique Rahman is trying to rebuild Bangladesh" — Mirza Fakhrul

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman is working tirelessly for the reconstruction of Bangladesh, said the party's Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. He said, "Tarique Rahman is trying to rebuild Bangladesh."

Extortion in the name of coordinator, 5 expelled

Five leaders of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and Bangladesh Democratic Student Union (BAGCHAS) have been permanently expelled on charges of extortion and breach of discipline. The two organizations announced this decision through two separate notifications on Saturday (July 26) night.

NCP leader Sarjis praises Army Chief

Sarjis Alam, the chief organizer of the northern region of the National Citizens Party (NCP), has highly praised Bangladesh Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman. On Sunday (July 27) morning, he praised the Army Chief's humanity and leadership qualities in a post on social media Facebook.

BNP's annual income is 15.5 crore taka, expenditure is more than 4 crore: Rizvi

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has submitted its income and expenditure account for the 2024 calendar year to the Election Commission. According to the account, the party's income this year was 156.5 lakh 94 thousand 842 taka and expenditure was 480 lakh 4 thousand 823 taka. As a result, currently 108.5 lakh 90 thousand 19 taka is deposited in the BNP fund.

Mahrin Chowdhury: A teacher's sacrifice and the ideals of the Zia family

Mahrin Chowdhury (42), a brave teacher of Milestone School and College, was laid to rest next to her parents at the graveyard of Bogulagari Chowdhurypara in Jaldhaka upazila of Nilphamari. The scene of the children and students who risked their lives to rescue them during the horrific plane crash at Milestone School located in Uttara in the capital is still vivid in the eyes of witnesses.

Efforts underway for Jamaat rally, 20,000 volunteers for security

Suhrawardy Udyan, the heart of the capital, has been bustling since this morning. Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has organized a national rally to highlight its seven-point demands. And to make this rally a success, 20,000 volunteers of the party have taken to the streets of the capital since dawn.

Mass rally site filled at dawn: Jamaat's crowd in the capital

In the wake of the desire for political change and seven-point demands, the national rally of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami is being held at the historic Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital on Saturday (July 19). Although the main formalities of the rally were supposed to begin at 2 pm, Suhrawardy Udyan was filled to the brim with people before dawn.

"Rajbari is my in-laws' house, we will wait for you" — Tasnim Zara's status around NCP's march goes viral!

The upcoming July march of the National Citizens Party (NCP) around Rajbari has created a lot of interest and enthusiasm among the general public. In particular, an emotional Facebook status by the party's senior joint member secretary Tasnim Zara has gone viral on social media.

“BNP collects donations in Paltan, goes to London” — Syed Fazlul Karim’s strong complaint in Kumarkhali

A huge public meeting was organized by Islami Andolan Bangladesh in Kumarkhali, Kushtia. The public meeting was held at the Kumarkhali Municipal Bus Stand on Wednesday (July 9) afternoon at the initiative of the Kumarkhali-Khoksa Upazila branch.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami regains registration!

The country's highest court, the Appellate Division, has ordered the Election Commission (EC) to restore the registration of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami as a cancelled political party. This Sunday (June 1) morning, a four-member appeal bench led by Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed announced the verdict. As a result, the party was once again recognized as a legitimate political party.

Uninterrupted journey of democracy still hampered: Khaleda Zia

BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia said that martyred President Ziaur Rahman laid the foundation stone of democracy, freedom, freedom of the press, self-reliance of the judiciary, development and nationalism of this country. Yet even today, the uninterrupted journey of that democracy is being hampered step by step.

Leaders and activists flock to Nayapaltan youth rally

Keeping the slogan of ‘Establishing the political rights of youth’ in mind, leaders and activists of three organiza- tions — Jubo Dal, Swechchhasebak Dal and Chhatra Dal — are coming to participate in the rally in separate processions in front of the BNP central office in Nayapaltan in the capital on Wednesday (May 28) at 2 pm.

Jamaat leader Azharul Islam acquitted of death sentence

A rare precedent in the history of Bangladesh in a case of crimes against humanity was created today. Jamaat-e-Islami central leader ATM Azharul Islam, who was once sentenced to death in a war crimes case, was acquitted by the Appellate Division today.

National Citizens Party is now a ‘Kings’ Party’: Major Hafiz

Major (retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, a member of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) standing committee, has called the National Citizens Party (NCP) a ‘Kings’ Party. He said he is calling on the chief advisor and advisory council to take an active role in resolving the current political deadlock in the country.

Jamaat candidate for Kushtia-3 constituency Mufti Amir Hamza

Popular Islamic speaker Mufti Amir Hamza has been nominated by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami for the Kushtia-3 (Sadr) constituency in the upcoming national parliamentary elections. Mubarak Hossain, a member of the party's central executive council, made the announcement at the responsible gathering of the district Jamaat at Abdul Wahid Auditorium in Kushtia on Sunday (May 25).

Agitators will continue their agitation until they resign: Ishraq

Supporters of Ishraq Hossain are continuing their agitation until they assume their responsibilities as the mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation. They have been holding sit-in programs on the streets for eight consecutive days until Thursday. In the meantime, the writ petition filed by Ishraq in the High Court to prevent him from taking oath as mayor has been dismissed. The High Court has observed that there is no other legal obstacle to Ishraq taking oath.

Ishraq supporters occupy Matsya Bhaban intersection, fear of Dhaka coming to a standstill!

BNP leader Engineer Ishraq Hossain's supporters have been protesting for seven consecutive days demanding that he be sworn in as the mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). However, instead of going to Nagar Bhaban like other days, they took up positions in front of the capital's important intersection Matsya Bhaban today (Wednesday), resulting in traffic congestion in the entire area.

Illegal Infiltration into India: 3 A: League Leaders Arrested in West Bengal!

The Rahra Police Station has arrested three leaders of the Bangladesh Awami League from different areas of West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district on charges of infiltration into India. All of the arrested have claimed to be active workers of the Awami League.

Tarique Rahman's strong message: Announce a specific date for the election

BNP acting chairman and nationalist leader Tarique Rahman joined virtually from London on Saturday night and made a special appeal to the country's interim government. He said that it is necessary to announce a specific date for holding the election now without increasing political instability to determine the future of the country. This will give the people of the country a sense of security and make it possible to re-establish democratic rule.

Banned Chhatra League holds surprise procession in Karnaphuli, 3 arrested

Leaders and activists of the banned organization Chhatra League held a surprise procession at midnight in Juldha Union of Karnaphuli Upazila of Chittagong. The procession took place at around 11:30 pm on Friday (May 17) in the Sultan Baper Bari area of Ward No. 7 of the union. According to eyewitnesses, 12-15 youths suddenly started the procession chanting slogans like 'Joy Bangla, Joy Bangabandhu', 'Sheikh Hasina will come to the country, in the guise of a hero' etc. The entire procession lasted 3 to 4 minutes.

Zobaida Rahman's bail in asset disclosure case!

Dr. Zobaida Rahman, wife of BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman, who was sentenced to three years in a case of asset disclosure and undeclared assets, has been granted bail by the High Court. At the same time, the court accepted the appeal filed against her sentence. On Wednesday (May 14), a single High Court bench of Justice Md. Khasruzzaman gave this order. Senior lawyer SM Shahjahan and Barrister Kaiser Kamal heard on behalf of Zobaida Rahman in the court. They were accompanied by Advocates Aminul Islam, Maqsud Ullah and Zakir Hossain.

July Unity demands banning not only Awami League, but also 14 parties

The leaders of July Unity have demanded banning not only Awami League, but also the 14-party alliance led by it and all its affiliate organizations. They made this demand at a press conference at Dhaka University's TSC on Sunday night.

Zobaida Rahman offers Friday prayers at mosque

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman's wife, renowned physician Dr. Zobaida Rahman, has returned to the country after 17 years from London. She returned home with her mother-in-law, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, on May 6 and has been busy with various social and political activities since then. This is the first time she has been seen physically offering Friday prayers at a mosque, which has attracted widespread attention.

Police raid Ivy's house, police blocked

The police suddenly raided the house of former Narayanganj City Corporation Mayor Dr. Selina Hayat Ivy on Thursday around 12 midnight. As soon as the news of the raid spread, tension spread in the city's Deobhog area. Ivy's activists and supporters came out on the streets and blocked the area and detained the police members.

From Airport to Firoza, Crowds on the Road

After four months of long treatment, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia returned home from London. After landing at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 10:40 am on Tuesday, she left for her Gulshan residence 'Firoza' by road. At that time, thousands of leaders and activists standing on the road welcomed her with flowers, banners, placards and slogans.

After 5 years, Dr. returned home. Zobaida Rahman

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman's wife and doctor Dr. Zobaida Rahman returned to Bangladesh after a long 5 years. On September 7, she moved to London with her husband and daughter Zima Rahman. He was living in London since then.

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