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Reception Honoring Kazi Obaidur Rahman for Being Selected as the Best Principal of Madaripur District

On the occasion of National Education Week–2026, Kazi Obaidur Rahman, Principal of Madra High School and College, has been honored for being selected as the Best Principal of Madaripur District. A simple yet joyful reception ceremony was held on Thursday (January 15) in the premises of Madra High School and College to mark the occasion.

BNP's 'Nation Building Plan' training workshop held in Savar

A training workshop on the 'Nation Building Plan' announced by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has been held in Savar. This workshop, organized by Dhaka District North Chhatra Dal, was held at the Enam Medical College Auditorium in Savar. The aim of the workshop was to give the leaders and activists of Chhatra Dal a clear idea about BNP's state reform ideas, political philosophy and future action plan and to further enhance their organizational skills.

Alumni Association Reunion Held at Savar Government College

A colorful reunion, discussion meeting and cultural program was held for the first time at the initiative of the Alumni Association of the Management Department of Savar Government College. The reunion organized on Friday morning in the college premises turned the entire campus into a joyful gathering with the spontaneous participation of former students.

Rijik Supershop has started its journey with a promise to deliver safe food

Rijik Super Shop has started its journey in Savar, Dhaka with the promise of delivering safe and quality food products to consumers at fair prices. This super shop was officially inaugurated at the Boliarpur bus stand area of Savar on Friday afternoon. There was great interest among local businessmen and the general public around the inauguration.

Final of Late Arafat Rahman Koko Memorial Football Tournament held in Savar

The final match of Late Arafat Rahman Koko Memorial Football Tournament-2025 was held in a festive atmosphere in Savar. The entire area turned into a lively sports festival centered around this final match organized at the Unail Darul Uloom Islamia Alim Madrasa ground. Spectators started gathering in the field and surrounding areas since morning, which further increased the excitement of the final match.

Two BNP groups clash over playing music at weddings, 2 injured

A clash took place between two BNP groups over playing loud music at a wedding in Rajoir, Madaripur. Two people were injured in the incident. Among the injured, former general secretary of Rajoir Municipality BNP Badshah Mir was in critical condition and has been sent to Dhaka.

National Citizens Party (NCP) leader shot, attempted murder in motorcycle sales trap

A Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) leader was shot in Gazipur. The incident took place at around 12 noon on Thursday (January 8) in the Mogarkhal area of Ward No. 17 of Gazipur city. The target of the shooting is said to be Habib Chowdhury, a member of the Gazipur Metropolitan Committee of NCP. Fortunately, the bullet did not hit him and he escaped unhurt.

‘People deprived of voting rights for 17 years will give their verdict this time’ – Dr. Salauddin Babu hopes to bring BNP to power

For the past 17 years, the people of the country have not had the opportunity to actually vote in the national elections, said BNP Central Committee’s Joint Secretary for Family Welfare and BNP’s nominated candidate for Dhaka-19 constituency Dr. Dewan Md. Salauddin Babu. He said that the people deprived of voting rights for a long time will vote for BNP in the national elections this time and bring them to power.

Chhatra Dal's humanitarian initiative in Savar: Distribution of blankets among cold-stricken people

Bangladesh Nationalist Chhatra Dal has organized a blanket distribution program in Savar to stand by the helpless people affected by the severity of the winter. This winter clothing distribution program was organized by BNP's organizational guardian Tarique Rahman. This program was held on Wednesday at the Dogarmora Matribagan Mosque ground in the municipal area at the initiative of Savar Municipal Chhatra Dal leader Taj Khan Naeem.

110-year-old man comes from Kalkini to attend Khaleda Zia's funeral

110-year-old Maulvi Abdur Rashid came from Kalkini in Madaripur to attend the funeral of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. He was spotted on Karwan Bazar Road in the capital on Wednesday (December 31).

Jamaat candidate withdraws from Dhaka-11 constituency in favor of Nahid Islam

As part of the electoral agreement between the National Citizens Party (NCP) and eight political parties, including Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, an important political decision has been made in Dhaka-11 parliamentary constituency. Jamaat-e-Islami's nominated candidate Atiqur Rahman has announced his withdrawal from the election in favor of NCP candidate Nahid Islam in this constituency. With this announcement, a new dimension has been added to the electoral equation of the opposition alliance in Dhaka-11 constituency.

Tarique Rahman to contest from Bogra-6 and Dhaka-17 constituencies

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman will contest from the Dhaka-17 parliamentary constituency as well as the Bogra-6 constituency. The nomination papers for the Dhaka-17 constituency were collected on his behalf on Sunday (December 28) morning. BNP media cell member Shairul Kabir Khan confirmed the matter.

Madaripur social organization organizes free medical services for half a thousand poor people

A social organization has set a new example of human service by providing free medical services to the poor people in Madaripur. More than half a thousand people have received medical treatment and medicines through specialist doctors. In addition, solar panels have been distributed among underprivileged families. Our Madaripur representative is giving details.

Gopalganj Awami League leaders resign after being forced into hiding

Ten leaders of the banned Awami League have announced their resignations at a press conference in Muksudpur Upazila of Gopalganj. On Saturday (December 20) afternoon, the leaders of the Awami League of Jalirpar Union No. 17 of the upazila voluntarily announced this decision.

Dhaka District North Chhatra Dal's welcome procession for Tarique Rahman's return

A welcome procession was organized by Dhaka District North Chhatra Dal on the occasion of Tarique Rahman's return to his homeland, acting chairman of BNP and organizational guardian of Bangladesh Nationalist Chhatra Dal.

Osman Hadi's condition under treatment in Singapore is very critical

The physical condition of Sharif Osman Hadi, the spokesman of the Inqilab Manch and a fighter of the front of the July Mass Uprising who was shot, is very critical, according to the press wing of the chief advisor. He is currently undergoing treatment in Singapore.

Watermelon can be your friend in controlling blood pressure and preventing diseases

Many local and foreign fruits and vegetables appear in our diet during the winter season. One of the lesser-known but nutritious ones is watermelon or 'Singara fruit'. Although it is basically an aquatic vegetable, it is different from all other fruits in taste and nutrition.

Mirza Abbas, Aman Ullah Aman, and 45 BNP leaders acquitted in two sabotage cases

A court has ordered the acquittal of a total of 45 BNP leaders, including Mirza Abbas, a member of the BNP standing committee and the party's nominated candidate for Dhaka-8 constituency, and Aman Ullah Aman, an advisor to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, in two sabotage cases filed at the capital's Paltan and Shahjahanpur police stations.

Fire breaks out at plastic factory in Islambagh, Old Dhaka

A fire broke out at a plastic factory in Islambagh area of Old Dhaka. Eleven units of the Fire Service are working to control the fire.

Bhashani and Osman Hadi's portraits hung at Dhanmondi 32

On the occasion of the Great Victory Day, portraits of Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani and July Uprising leader Sharif Osman Hadi have been hung at the demolished house of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Dhanmondi 32 in the capital. This program has created new discussions in the political and social arena.

Bangladesh sets world record for parachuting with the most flags

On the occasion of the Great Victory Day, Bangladesh has set a world record for parachuting with the most national flags. To commemorate the 54th anniversary of independence, 54 paratroopers simultaneously skydived with the flag, which has been included in the Guinness World Records as the world's largest flag-parachuting exhibition.

All-party resistance rally begins at Shaheed Minar to protest assassination attempt on Hadi

An 'all-party resistance rally' has begun at the central Shaheed Minar on Monday (December 15) at 3 pm to protest the assassination attempt on Sharif Osman Hadi, a potential independent candidate for Dhaka-8 constituency and spokesperson of Inqilab Mancha.

Sadiq Kayem's 48-hour ultimatum: Three advisors to resign if demands not met

Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) Vice President (VP) Sadiq Kayem has announced a movement demanding the resignation of the Home Affairs Advisor, Legal Advisor and Foreign Affairs Advisor if his three demands are not met within the next 48 hours.

Attack on Osman Hadi: Sadiq Kayem demands immediate combing operation against banned Awami League

Dhaka: Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) Vice President (VP) Sadiq Kayem has demanded an area-based combing operation against the banned Awami League within the next 48 hours in the wake of the shooting at Inqilab Manch convener Sharif Osman Hadi.

Sadiq Qayem leads the siege of the Home Affairs Advisor's office, police obstruct

The program to surround the Home Affairs Advisor's office, demanding the arrest of those involved in the shooting and assassination attempt on Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, the recovery of all illegal weapons in a nationwide drive, and the arrest of terrorists from banned parties, has faced police obstruction.

Attack on Nur and shooting at Hadi – same plot: Hasan Al Mamun

Senior Joint General Secretary of the People's Rights Council Hasan Al Mamun said that the attack on former DUCSU VP Nurul Haque Nur and the shooting at Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi are similar plots. He claimed that both these attacks were politically motivated and were planned by the same group.

NCP leaders and activists angry over misbehavior with journalists at airport

Journalists boycotted the press conference of Akhtar Hossain and Tasnim Zara, angered by the misbehavior of some leaders and activists of the Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. The incident took place at the airport's VIP gate around 9:45 am on Thursday.

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