The BNP high command has decided to take a tougher stance against a section of its grassroots leaders and activists amid growing complaints that their misconduct is damaging the ruling party’s image and giving the opposition more room to criticise.

Opposition leader and Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Shafiqur Rahman has said that the “shadow of fascism” is once again visible in the Jatiya Sangsad.

BNP is still struggling to finalise its nominees for the Jatiya Sangsad seats reserved for women, as a large number of leaders are seeking nominations, whereas Jamaat-e-Islami has completed its preparations and is ready to name its candidates for the 13th parliament.

Energy minister says Bangladesh emerged from a fight for rights and a progressive state, not through any foreign conspiracy

Shafiqur Rahman says Bangladesh has changed outwardly but fallen short of the justice and good governance envisioned in 1971

Home minister questions legality of opposition oath and warns reforms must follow constitutional process

Nayeb-e-Ameer Taher says the party undoubtedly reached a decision about the speaker

Govt would implement July National Charter as well as pledges made in its election manifesto, he says

Party says decision will follow internal talks

The National Citizen Party (NCP), formed under the leadership of students who coordinated the July uprising, marks its first anniversary today.

The youth-led National Citizen Party is considering transforming its electoral alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami into a political one.

BNP chief to visit Mufti Syed Rezaul Karim at his residence, party says

So‑called money recovery drives targeting leaders of various parties are infringing on individual freedoms, said Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, spokesperson for the National Citizen Party and chairman of its election steering committee.

Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) Ameer Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim, also known as Charmonai Pir, yesterday said his party has been working to ensure the safety of minority communities across the country following the August 5 uprising.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday alleged that Jamaat-e-Islami aims to turn Bangladesh into an Afghanistan-like state, raising concerns over the party’s political agenda and its potential impact on national stability.

Nasiruddin claimed the attack was 'planned'

The BNP yesterday alleged that the Election Commission is failing to take action against candidates and supporters of some rival parties who are campaigning in violation of the electoral code of conduct.

Villagers, relatives hesitant to take sides as siblings vie for same parliamentary seat

The longest-serving prime minister in Israeli history has long rejected a Palestinian state

India yesterday signed a deal worth $7.03 billion to buy indigenous fighter aircraft from state warplane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.