Current Affairs
NCP has no future without merging with Jamaat, says resigning leader Irfanul
The National Citizen Party, NCP, has deviated from the spirit of the August 5 movement and now has no political future other than merging with Jamaat-e-Islami, said recently resigned district leader Mohammad Irfanul Haque.
Emergency directives issued for all hospitals nationwide
Ahead of the 13th national parliamentary election, the Directorate General of Health Services has issued 10-point emergency directives for all government and private hospitals across the country.
Casting votes not enough, results must be verified properly: Tarique Rahman
BNP chairman Tarique Rahman has said voters must not leave polling centres after casting their ballots but must remain present to ensure vote counts are properly verified.
Weapons recovered from Meherpur Jamaat ameer’s vehicle, 3 detained
Joint forces have recovered a range of local and modern weapons, including a sharp Chinese axe, from a Noah microbus used by Meherpur district Jamaat-e-Islami ameer Maulana Taj Uddin Khan. Three Jamaat activists were detained in connection with the incident.
Tarique Rahman to visit home district Bogura after Naogaon rally
BNP chairman Tarique Rahman is set to visit his home district Bogura after 18 years. He will address a public rally as the chief guest on Thursday, January 29, organised by the Bogura district unit of the BNP.
BPL champions Rajshahi Warriors given open-top bus reception
Bangladesh Premier League champions Rajshahi Warriors were accorded a grand open-top bus reception in Rajshahi on Monday, January 26, as thousands of cricket fans lined the streets to celebrate the historic triumph.
Chief Adviser orders armed forces to remain on highest alert to ensure fair polls
Chief adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus has said the referendum and national parliamentary elections scheduled for February 12 are a critical turning point for Bangladesh’s democratic future, and ensuring a free, fair, neutral and festive electoral environment during this sensitive period is of utmost importance.
Jamaat’s political DNA is rooted in misogyny, says Nasir
Central general secretary of Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal Nasir Uddin Nasir has said misogyny is embedded in the political DNA of Jamaat.
'Fears grip minorities as elections near'
Voting rights cannot be exercised in an environment of fear and intimidation, and without ensuring voting rights, inclusive democracy will remain only a slogan, speakers from minority communities, civil society and professional groups in Sylhet said.
Police humiliation in Rajshahi poses major threat to elections, experts warn
The public humiliation of police officers following the spread of rumours over a road accident has been described by academics and citizens as a serious threat to the electoral environment.