Bangladesh

The Supreme Court’s Appellate Division on Sunday dismissed the leave to appeal petition filed by BNP-nominated candidate Manjurul Ahsan Munshi to regain his candidacy in the Cumilla-4 constituency in the 13th national parliamentary election. Now, he will not be able to contest the polls, said lawyers. Manjurul was the rival of National Citizen Party (NCP) nominee candidate Hasnat Abdullah in ...

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said the country is not safe in the hands of forces opposed to the Liberation War. “Those who had opposed independence cannot be trusted to run the country,” he said. He made the remarks while addressing an election campaign in the Paschim Akcha area of Thakurgaon-1 constituency on Saturday morning. Referring ...

The government has removed the names of 12 people who were earlier enlisted in the July fighters gazette. The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs recently issued a notification cancelling the previous gazette. The notification said the cancellation was made under the authority granted by Section 11(4) of the Martyrs’ Families and July Fighters Welfare and Rehabilitation Ordinance, 2025, and Schedule-1 ...

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has said his party wants to eliminate extortion and corruption at their roots, vowing a tough stance against those involved in such practices. “We want to uproot extortionists and the corrupt. There is nothing to fear in this,” he said, adding that those engaged in corruption and extortion would still have a chance to ...

The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) will not use any lethal weapons to maintain law and order during the upcoming national elections saidBGB Dhaka Sector Commander Col SM Abul Ehsan on Saturday. He shared this information at a press conference held at the National Swimming Complex in Mirpur. Abul Ehsan said, more than 37,000 BGB personnel will be deployed across the ...

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman has officially called on voters to vote ‘Yes’ in the upcoming national referendum alongside the general election. Addressing a massive divisional rally at Rangpur Collectorate Eidgah field on Friday evening, Rahman framed the vote as a vital tribute to the sacrifices made during the 2024 mass uprising. His urge marks the first time ...

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman has articulated a vision for a more inclusive and compassionate nation, calling on citizens to build a country where every person, regardless of physical or mental challenges, can live with honor and dignity. During an emotional exchange with children and adolescents with special needs on Friday, the BNP leader emphasized that social progress ...

Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) on Friday unveiled a 36-point election manifesto, promising wide-ranging political, economic and social reforms with a strong focus on youth empowerment, accountability and dignity in governance. The manifesto, titled “Manifesto of Youth and Dignity,” was formally unveiled at a programme held at a five star hotel in Gulshan in the afternoon. The 36-point manifesto includes: 1. ...

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman reiterated the party’s commitment to merit-based leadership, rejecting dynastic politics and building a discrimination-free Bangladesh in line with the aspirations of the people. Dr Shafiqur said, “We want to abolish the zamindari system and the culture of the king’s son becoming king or the minister’s son becoming minister.” He made the remarks while addressing ...

Bangladesh will receive 57 election observers from 16 countries ahead of the 13th parliamentary election and the July Charter referendum on 12 February. Also, hundreds of monitors from the EU, Commonwealth and other international organizations are joining as observers. Malaysia is sending the largest delegation of 14 observers, while Türkiye will send 12. Other countries sending observers include Indonesia, 5, ...