Jamaat finds footing in the cities

Once rooted largely in rural heartlands, the party has now made visible inroads into urban constituencies, drawing support from affluent and educated voters.
22 February 2026, 02:48 AM

Central shaheed minar: Shafiqur pays tribute, cites ‘state protocol’

The appearance of Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman at the Central Shaheed Minar early yesterday has sparked a debate across political and social circles, piquing interest around this “unprecedented” visit.
22 February 2026, 02:27 AM

It makes my heart bleed to hear them say ‘Inquilab Zindabad’: Tuku

Energy minister says slogan has no link to Bangla and reflects failure to value mother tongue and history
21 February 2026, 19:56 PM

Two AL leaders detained in Gaibandha while returning from Shaheed Minar

Police say flash procession violated ban on Awami League activities
21 February 2026, 19:15 PM

'I’m not in politics to become a minister'

BNP leader and MP Gayeshwar urges colleagues not to 'console' him over cabinet posts
21 February 2026, 18:49 PM

‘If BNP doesn’t control its activists at local level, consequences will be dire’

MP Rumeen Farhana says she was nearly knocked to the ground at Sarail Shaheed Minar
21 February 2026, 18:43 PM

If referendum verdict is not implemented, people may again choose rebellion: Jamaat leader Mujibur

'Distorted' accounts of the Language Movement and Liberation War must be corrected, he says
21 February 2026, 17:39 PM

Jamaat chief cites 'state protocol' after paying tribute to language martyrs

Shafiqur Rahman first Jamaat leader in 74 years pay respect at Shaheed Minar
21 February 2026, 14:13 PM

Rumeen Farhana 'obstructed' from paying tribute at B'baria Shaheed Minar

MP's supporters block Dhaka–Sylhet highway after altercation during Language Day observance
21 February 2026, 11:57 AM

'Ekush' freed from fascist rule, opens path to democracy: Fakhrul

He said public expectations from the new government have grown immensely following the restoration of democracy
21 February 2026, 10:45 AM

Rebels want reinstatement, BNP unmoved

BNP rebel candidates, who lost the polls, are now pushing for a comeback to the party.
21 February 2026, 03:41 AM

‘Is this a declaration to nationalise extortion?’

Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman slams transport minister’s remarks
20 February 2026, 21:14 PM

‘JS without reform council holds no value’: Says Nahid

NCP Convener and opposition chief whip Nahid Islam yesterday termed the Constitution Reform Council essential, saying, “without it, this parliament holds no value”.
20 February 2026, 02:45 AM

Zubaida, Zaima share iftar with orphaned madrasa students on first day of Ramadan

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s wife, Zubaida Rahman, and their daughter, Zaima Rahman, shared iftar with orphaned female students at a madrasa on Thursday, the first day of Ramadan.
20 February 2026, 00:03 AM

Local BNP leader assaulted, head shaved in public in Mymensingh

Victim alleges attack led by local Krishak Dal president for backing rebel candidate
19 February 2026, 21:01 PM

Govt must act on July reforms: Shafiqur says otherwise opposition won’t stay silent

Jamaat‑e‑Islami Ameer and opposition leader Shafiqur Rahman warned yesterday that the party would not remain silent if the government fails to act on reform proposals made in the wake of the July uprising.
19 February 2026, 02:47 AM

Shafiqur leader of opposition

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman and its Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher have been made the Leader of the Opposition and Deputy Leader of the Opposition respectively in the 13th Parliament.
18 February 2026, 03:21 AM

Foreign dignitaries call on opposition leader Shafiqur

Meetings included exchanges of views on issues of mutual interest
17 February 2026, 21:32 PM
17 February 2026, 13:14 PM

Uncertainty over Jamaat-led alliance MPs’ swearing-in

Alliance leaders meet at parliament amid BNP refusal to join reform council
17 February 2026, 12:13 PM