Saturday, 26 September 2026

BNP

Tarique Rahman set to address UNGA as third member of family

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to become the third member of his family to address the United Nations General Assembly when he is expected to deliver his maiden speech at the 81st session in New York on September 24. His father, Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, was the first member of the famil

Ziaur Rahman’s ‘Memories of the War of Independence’ Added to Textbooks

Ziaur Rahman’s article, “Memories of the War of Independence”, will be included as a new chapter in Bangladesh’s Class 9-10 Bangla Literature textbook from the 2027 academic year, following final approval by the National Curriculum Coordination Committee (NCCSC), the National Curriculum and Textbook

Motiur shot, Ershad flew to Chattogram before killing

Retired Major Mozaffar Hossain told investigators that former Lieutenant Colonel Motiur Rahman shot President Ziaur Rahman, while then army chief Hussein Muhammad Ershad travelled to Chattogram by helicopter before the assassination, prosecutor Tanvir Hasan Zoha said on Sunday. Mozaffar made the sta

PM or any other representative will not attend BRICS summit: Humaiun Kobir

Bangladesh will not send Prime Minister Tarique Rahman or any other representative to the upcoming 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, Foreign State Minister Humaiun Kobir said on Thursday. Kobir made the remarks while responding to journalists’ questions on the sidelines of an international semi

Some trying to create anarchy on recent crisis: PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today said some political parties and individuals are trying to create anarchy by spreading confusion on some recent crisis. “Of course, there are some problems in the country. But by taking advantage of these problems, some political parties and individuals are trying

Mirza Abbas returns after over 5 months

BNP Standing Committee member and Prime Minister’s Political Adviser Mirza Abbas returned to Bangladesh on Wednesday night after receiving treatment in Singapore and Malaysia for more than five and a half months. A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight carrying Abbas landed safely at Hazrat Shahjalal Int

BNP Marks 48th Founding Anniversary: Back in Power and Facing Swift Challenges

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) marks its 48th founding anniversary on September 1, having returned to power after nearly two decades outside government. Six months after forming the government, the party faces challenges over the economy, public security, energy supplies, administration, for

There would be no more ‘Aynaghar’ in Bangladesh: President

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said all criminals involved in enforced disappearances should be brought to justice, no matter how powerful they are. “There would be no more ‘Aynaghar’ in independent Bangladesh and every criminal involved in enforced disappearance must receive the maximum

Mirza Fakhrul to take oath as President this evening

President-elect Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir will take oath as the country's 23rd President at the Darbar Hall of Bangabhaban at 7:30 pm today. The Acting President, Prime Minister, Chief Justice, cabinet members, foreign dignitaries, and civil and military officials are expected to attend the oath-t

BNP nominates Ruhul Kabir Rizvi as acting Secretary General

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has nominated Ruhul Kabir Rizvi as its acting secretary general with immediate effect, according to a notice issued on Thursday. The notice, signed by BNP Assistant Office Secretary Munir Hossain, said Rizvi, a member of the party’s National Standing Committee,

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir: From Municipality Chairman to President

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been elected the 23rd president of Bangladesh, marking the culmination of a long political journey that began in student politics, passed through teaching and local government, and eventually took him to the leadership of the country’s main political party. In Thursd

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir elected 23rd President of Bangladesh

BNP candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been elected the 23rd President of Bangladesh after securing 255 votes, according to the official result announced by Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin. Mirza Fakhrul defeated Oli Ahmad, the candidate backed by the 11-party alliance, who receiv

Voting for Presidential election starts

Voting for the country’s much anticipated Presidential election began this afternoon at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban. The voting began at 2:00 pm and will continue till 5:00 pm without any break. At the beginning of the balloting, the Acting President, the Speaker, the Prime Minister, and presidential

Presidential election voting tomorrow, oath-taking Friday: Chief Whip

Voting to the country’s presidential election will be held tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon, while the newly elected president will take oath at Bangabhaban on Friday evening, Chief Whip of Jatiya Sangsad Md. Nurul Islam Moni said today. He disclosed this at a press conference at the Jatiya Sangsad Bha

Indian Courts, Not Government, Will Decide Sheikh Hasina Extradition, Say Senior Officials

Senior Indian government officials have said Bangladesh’s renewed request to extradite deposed former prime minister Sheikh Hasina will have to be placed before India’s judiciary, with the final decision resting with the courts rather than the government.

PM urges politicians to shun reckless politics, present better plans

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today called upon politicians to shun reckless and confusing politics, and instead, come forward with concrete plans for the welfare and development of the people, saying the days of the politics of lies and chaos are over. "The politics of lies was practised by the aut