Bangladesh

A Dhaka court has deferred the testimony hearing in a corruption case over the allocation of a 30-katha RAJUK plot in the Purbachal New Town Project, in which former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, Tulip Rezwana Siddiq, Azmina Siddiqi and 15 others are accused. Although testimony from the investigation officer was scheduled for Sunday (November 30), it did not proceed. Judge ...

A special meeting of the Council of Advisers on Saturday prayed for swift recovery of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. The meeting, chaired by Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, was held at his office in the city’s Tejgaon area. Religious Affairs Adviser AFM Khalid Hossain administered the doa, said Chief Adviser’s Press Wing. The meeting gave ...

President Mohammad Shahabuddin has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating health condition of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. In a message issued today, the President urged the countrymen to pray for her speedy recovery. “At this crucial juncture in the country’s democratic transition, I convey my heartfelt wishes for the early recovery of former Prime Minister ...

Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin has said the schedule for the next parliamentary election will be announced in the second week of December as the Election Commission has taken all out preparation. While talking to reporters after inspecting a mock voting exercise demonstrated at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Government Girls High School, the CEC said, “Hopefully, what we expect is that ...

Leaders of Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) went to Evercare Hospital on Saturday to enquire about the health condition of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. They went to the hospital at 10AMand spoke with the hospital doctors. The delegation included Tasnim Jara, senior joint member secretary of NCP; Nasiruddin Patwari, chief coordinator; and Hasnat Abdullah, chief coordinator (south). ...

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said although he strongly wishes to return home and to be at his mother’s side, but he is unable to do so freely because of the current political realities. “On behalf of the Zia family, we express our sincere thanks and deep gratitude to everyone for their heartfelt prayers and love for the widely ...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has expressed deep concern over the current health condition of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. He is closely monitoring her medical progress and has instructed all relevant authorities to ensure she receives every necessary treatment and support. Wishing for her speedy recovery, the Chief Adviser appealed to the nation to keep ...

Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has taken the oath as Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami for 2026-2028 term. The oath-taking ceremony was held on Friday evening at Al-Falah Auditorium in Dhaka. The election process for the party leadership was conducted through secret ballots among members (rukons) nationwide from October 9 to October 25. After the voting concluded, the responsible team carried out the ...

BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia’s health condition is ‘extremely critical’, said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday. He made the remarks while speaking after Jummah prayers at a doa and monajat programme held at Nayapaltan in the capital seeking Khaleda Zia’s recovery. Mirza Fakhrul said Khaleda Zia has made immense contributions to the ...

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has said that if his party is elected in the upcoming national election, it will form a government that includes the BNP and all political parties. He said this remark while speaking at a youth–student and citizens’ rally organised by the party’s Dhaka-17 unit in the capital’s Bhashantek area on Friday morning. “We do ...