‘Who said what doesn’t matter’ Chief Advisor Dr. Yunus reiterates pledge to hold polls on February 12

The general election and referendum will be held on February 12 as scheduled, regardless of the various statements or suggestions of US diplomats, Professor Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor to the interim government, has clearly stated. He said that the election will be held on February 12, not a day before, not a day after, and the interim government is firmly committed to this.

'Injured persons not found' in the movement: PBI recommends acquittal of 113 including Sheikh Hasina

The Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) has recommended acquittal of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 113 accused in an assassination attempt case filed at Dhanmondi Police Station during the July uprising, as the existence and whereabouts of the injured could not be confirmed. This information was obtained from the Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Court. A new discussion has started in the political and legal arenas on the matter.

Election unrest: Tarique Rahman's northern tour canceled

In the context of the political unrest in the country surrounding the upcoming national elections, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman's northern tour has been canceled for the time being. The BNP said that the party has taken this decision after the request of the Election Commission.

Draft ordinance prepared to grant immunity to July fighters: Asif Nazrul

The Law Ministry has prepared a draft ordinance to grant immunity to July fighters. The draft will soon be presented to the Advisory Council meeting for approval, said Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Advisor Dr. Asif Nazrul. He gave this information in a post on his verified Facebook account on Thursday (January 8) afternoon.

‘This time, there will be a fair election’ – CEC dismisses fears of rigged votes

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has firmly stated that there will be no rigged elections like before. The Election Commission will remain steadfast in its principles of justice and transparency and every candidate and stakeholder will get justice from the commission. He said that the main goal of the commission is to provide a credible, acceptable and participatory election.

Sharif Osman Hadi's murder, Jubo League leader Bappi ordered it: DB

Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi was shot dead on the orders of Pallabi Thana Jubo League president and former Dhaka North City councilor Tajul Islam Chowdhury Bappi, the Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Branch (DB) police said.

Joint forces operation begins across the country to recover illegal weapons and arrest terrorists: EC

Ahead of the upcoming national elections, a special joint force operation is going to start across the country, Election Commissioner (EC) Brigadier General (retd) Abul Fazal Md. Sanaullah said. He made this statement at a meeting organized by the district administration in Cox's Bazar on Sunday (January 4).

DU teacher Monami announces to occupy the streets again to demand justice for Hadi's murder

Dhaka University teacher Shehreen Amin Monami has announced that she will not leave the streets until a fair trial is held for the murder of martyr Sharif Osman Hadi. She said that justice for this murder will not be ensured unless a strong movement is formed on the streets.

'Manch-24' demands to declare Jatiya Party ineligible for elections

Calling it an accomplice of tyranny, political organization 'Manch-24' has demanded to declare Jatiya Party ineligible for elections within the next 48 hours. Fahim Farooqui, the organization's convener, made this demand at a press conference organized at the Madhur Canteen of Dhaka University on Friday (January 2) afternoon to protest the filing of nomination papers by Jatiya Party in 224 seats across the country.

Relief in the New Year: Diesel, petrol, octane and kerosene prices reduced by 2 taka per liter

The government has given relief news to consumers in the New Year. The new price of fuel oil has been announced for the month of January 2026, where the prices of diesel, petrol, octane and kerosene have been reduced by 2 taka per liter.

New Year Welcomed with Colorful Fireworks Defying Restrictions

A new year has begun following a series of significant events, including efforts at state reform, incidents of mob violence, a deadly earthquake, the return of Tarique Rahman to the country, and the death of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. Ahead of midnight on Wednesday, colorful fireworks lit up the sky over Dhaka as people welcomed the Christian New Year 2026.

People of Jalpaiguri, India, are crying for Khaleda Zia

The grief over the death of three-time former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has spread beyond the borders of Bangladesh to Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India. The people of this city, about 434 kilometers away from Dhaka, are also shedding tears for the daughter of their homeland.

A sea of ​​people at the last farewell: Khaleda Zia's largest funeral in history

The funeral of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has been completed with the largest participation of people in memory. The funeral, held at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban in the capital on Wednesday (December 31), has set a unique example in the political history of the country. The funeral, which began at 2 pm, ended at 3:05 pm. The funeral was led by Mufti Abdul Malek, Khatib of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque.

Khaleda Zia’s Janaza Completed

The janaza of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia has been completed. The funeral prayer was held at 3:03 PM at Manik Mia Avenue in the capital.

Tareq Rahman at mother's funeral

BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia's eldest son and BNP acting chairman Tareq Rahman attended the funeral. The funeral was held at Manik Mia Avenue in the capital and lakhs of people from different classes and professions of the country, including party leaders and activists.

Millions of people flock to bid farewell to Khaleda Zia

The capital's Manik Mia Avenue and its surrounding areas have become an ocean of people. As far as the eye can see—only people and people. Millions of people have rushed to the capital to bid farewell to the uncompromising leader, former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. People's love, respect and tears have accompanied Khaleda Zia on that eternal farewell from which she will never return.

Three-day state mourning on Begum Khaleda Zia's death, general holiday declared on Wednesday

A three-day state mourning will be observed on the death of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. This decision was announced by Cabinet Secretary Sheikh Abdur Rashid while talking to reporters at the Secretariat on Tuesday (December 30).

Fascist Hasina is responsible for Khaleda Zia's death: Asif Nazrul

Fascist Sheikh Hasina and her government are responsible for the death of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, said Dr. Asif Nazrul, Advisor to the Interim Government on Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs. He said that Begum Khaleda Zia has been slowly pushed towards death through a farce of false verdicts.

Fear in Shaheed Hadi's voice too? Government removes 'rebel' video 7 days after his death

A video of the 'rebel' poem recited by anti-Indian hegemony revolutionary Shaheed Osman bin Hadi has been removed from the verified Facebook page of the interim government's chief advisor. The removal of the video just seven days after Shaheed Osman Hadi's martyrdom has sparked strong reactions and new debates on social media.

Long wait ends, Tarique Rahman finally in Dhaka

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has arrived in Dhaka after a long wait. The plane carrying him landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka at 11:40 am on Thursday (December 25).

300-foot road turns into a sea of ​​people to welcome Tarique Rahman

The 300-foot road adjacent to Kuril-Bishwar Road in the capital has become crowded with people on the occasion of the return of BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman. Thousands of leaders, activists and supporters from different parts of the country have gathered there to welcome him.

Finally in Sylhet, Tareque Rahman on the Soil of Bangladesh

Ending a long wait, BNP Acting Chairman Tareque Rahman has returned to Bangladesh. The Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight BG–202 carrying him landed at Osmani International Airport in Sylhet a little before 10:00 a.m. on Thursday (25 December).

Tareq Rahman's return home: 24-hour special instructions at Shahjalal

Special security and operational instructions have been issued at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka in view of the return home of BNP acting chairman Tariq Rahman after a long 17 years.

Strict action against attempts to disrupt elections, joint operation soon: EC

Barrister Kaiser Kamal, the nominated candidate of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Netrokona-1 (Durgapur-Kalmakanda) constituency, has received the paddy sheaf symbol.

Tareq Rahman's security risk, two cabin crew removed from flight

Two cabin crew have been removed from duty from a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight carrying BNP acting chairman Tariq Rahman. Biman sources said that this decision has been taken considering security and VIP management.

What Mizanur Rahman Azhari said in memory of Shaheed Osman Hadi

The funeral of Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi, a frontline fighter of the July Uprising and spokesperson of the Inqilab Mancha, was held at the South Plaza of the National Parliament House in the tearful presence of lakhs of people. People from different parts of the country participated in this funeral held with state honors. After the funeral, preparations were made for his burial.

India summons Bangladesh High Commissioner

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner M Riaz Hamidullah. He was summoned on Wednesday (December 17) afternoon, NDTV reported.

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.

EB UTAB pays tribute on the great Victory Day

EB Chhatra Dal pays tribute on the great Victory Day

Victory Day celebrated with various arrangements in Panchagarh

Victory Day was celebrated with various arrangements in Panchagarh. The day was started with 31 gun salutes in the morning of Tuesday, December 16 at the Collectorate premises. Wreaths were laid at the Martyr Freedom Fighters Memorial with the sunrise.

Tetulia celebrates the great Victory Day on December 16 with due dignity

Tetulia celebrates the great Victory Day with due dignity. The Victory Day program began with paying tribute to the martyrs at the Liberation Memorial in the early hours of the day.

CEC: No worries about elections, law enforcement fully prepared

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has said that the upcoming elections will be held without any disruptions and the law enforcement and Election Commission are fully prepared.

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.

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.