Reiterating Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s commitment to provide security for Hindus in Bangladesh, Sajeeb Wazed Joy has called for punishment for the perpetrators of the recent communal violence in the country.

Health condition of opposition leader Raushan Ershad has deteriorated as she remains unconscious for most of the time at the ICU of the capital's Combined Military Hospital (CMH).

Pointing out that a quarter is trying to create anarchy in the country by abusing religion, Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives (LGRD) Minister Tazul Islam yesterday said people who had put the Quran at the temple were also involved in vandalism.

BNP’s Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said their party will not allow any national election in Bangladesh without a caretaker government.

Police field a case against around 1,600 BNP leaders and activists following the clash between the party men and law enforcers in Dhaka’s Naya Paltan yesterday.

A total of 81 candidates are set to be elected unopposed as union parishad (UP) chairmen in the second phase of polls slated for November 11.

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has been shifted to a cabin from the intensive care unit of the capital’s Evercare Hospital, and her health is improving, said her personal physician.

Former Gono Forum general secretary Dr Reza Kibria and former Ducsu vice president Nurul Haque Nur have launched a political party named “Bangladesh Gono Odhikar Parishad”.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Qauder yesterday said BNP’s only plan is to spark controversy on any issue to create a political confusion in the country.

A new political party -- Bangladesh Gono Odhikar Parishad -- was launched today with former Gono Forum General Secretary Dr Reza Kibria and former Ducsu Vice Present Nurul Haque Nur as convenor and secretary general respectively.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said that Awami League has no right to stay in power, claiming that people demand a change of government in the country.

Police and BNP activists locked in a clash in front of the party's Nayapaltan headquarters in Dhaka this morning.

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia was placed at the intensive care unit of Evercare Hospital in the capital after she underwent a minor surgery yesterday.

BNP senior leader Gayeshwar Chandra Roy yesterday alleged that the ruling party leaders and activists were directly involved in the recent communal violence as part of a “blueprint of the government”.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday termed BNP as an isolated party and said it is BNP, not Awami League, that is on the brink of bankruptcy, as the party is in fear of elections, and people have no belief in their capacity to hold any demonstration.

BNP will go to polls if an environment conducive to election is created, said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday congratulated her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on achieving the milestone of administering “one billion” Covid-19 vaccine doses on October 21 by his government.

Law Minister Anisul Huq today said whether it is Chhatra League or any other group, those who commit crimes will be brought to justice.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said quarters with vested interest are out to tarnish the image of Bangladesh.

Annoyed at the Gazipur City Corporation mayor’s controversial comments on Bangabandhu and Liberation War martyrs, top Awami League leaders have recommended taking action against Mohammad Zahangir Alam.