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50 BNP and Jatiya Party Leaders, Activists Join NCP

At least 50 leaders and activists from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jatiya Party have officially joined the National Citizen Party (NCP) in Pirgachha upazila of Rangpur. The defectors said they switched parties as BNP and Jatiya Party no longer uphold patriotism, democracy, or properly value dedicated grassroots workers, prompting them to move toward a new political platform.

JUCSU Vice President Jitu Joins BNP

Abdur Rashid Jitu, Vice President (VP) of the Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union (JUCSU), has joined the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). He formally joined the party on Friday (6 February) in the presence of BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, along with the president and general secretary of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal.

“I Am the Whole of Bangladesh”: Dr. Shafiqur Rahman

Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, said, “I have no specific address— the whole of Bangladesh is my address. You may say that ‘Whole Bangladesh’ is also written on trucks, but yes, I am the whole of Bangladesh. If we can form the government, I will deliver development to every household.” He made the remarks on Friday (6 February) at a rally held at Bauphal Public Ground in support of the Scales symbol, organized by the 11-party alliance.

Bir Protik Mohammad Didarul Alam Calls for Votes for “Scales” Symbol, Video Goes Viral

Bir Protik–awardee freedom fighter Mohammad Didarul Alam has called on the public to vote for the “Scales” symbol in a video message that has recently gone viral on social media. In the video, he clearly expresses his support for politics based on justice, fairness, and good governance, sparking widespread discussion across online platforms.

Jamaat is a Progressive and Centrist Islamic Political Party: Dr. Shafiqur Rahman

Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, the Amir of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, has stated that Jamaat is a progressive and centrist Islamic political party that continuously adapts its policies and programs in line with social, economic, and political realities. He emphasized that the party has always believed in democratic and people-oriented politics.

Absent but Dominant: Awami League’s Vote Bank Holds the Political Battlefield in Its Grip!

In Bangladesh’s electoral politics, one undeniable reality stands out—the Awami League’s vote bank has long been the key to power. An analysis of the results from the past 12 national parliament elections shows that the party has a deep-rooted, organized, and regionally entrenched voter base. This vote bank is not limited to ideological loyalty; it is closely tied to state power, development politics, administrative influence, and local political structures. Even though the Awami League is officially absent from the 13th national elections, in reality, the entire electoral process revolves around this vote bank.

Working mothers to work 5 hours a day, government to subsidize remaining time: Jamaat Ameer

If Jamaat-e-Islami comes to power, working mothers will work 5 hours a day and the government will subsidize the remaining 3 hours, said the party's Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman.

Exiled Awami League leaders are planning to return to the country!

Senior leaders of Bangladesh’s Awami League, currently living in exile and facing charges ranging from crimes against humanity to murder, sedition, and corruption, are attempting to orchestrate a political comeback from abroad. Operating primarily from India’s cities of Kolkata and New Delhi, the now-banned party continues its political maneuvering despite legal prohibitions at home.

Jamaat-e-Islami's nominated candidate for Sherpur-3 constituency Nuruzzaman Badal passes away

Nuruzzaman Badal (51), secretary of the Sherpur district branch of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and Jamaat-e-Islami's nominated candidate for Sherpur-3 (Sribardi-Jhenaigati) parliamentary constituency, has passed away (Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilaihi Rajiun). His death has cast a shadow of deep sorrow over the political arena of Sherpur.

From DUCSU to JOCSU, ‘New History’ Announced on 12th: Jamaat Ameer’s Heartfelt Message in Chittagong

Referring to the recent trend of student politics from Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) to Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JUCSU), Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said, “It started with DUCSU, and stopped at JOCSU for the time being. History will be created on the 12th.” He claimed that the message of change that has come from the educational arena will also be reflected in national politics.

Over Fifty Awami League Leaders, Activists Join BNP in Raipur

More than fifty leaders and activists of the Awami League have joined the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Raipur, Lakshmipur. The defectors said they were inspired by BNP’s ideology and leadership in deciding to join the party.

Call for change, not rotten politics, expectation of justice in the voice of the youth of the 24th: Dr. Shafiqur Rahman

Not rotten and dirty politics, but fundamental change is the main demand of the youth of the 24th - said the Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Dr. Shafiqur Rahman. He said that the current generation no longer wants to bear the burden of the old failed politics; they want to see a just, humane Bangladesh. He said these things in his speech as the chief guest at the election rally of the 11-party alliance at the Katiadi College Ground in Kishoreganj at 11 am on Tuesday (February 3).

Nahid's writ dismissed, BNP candidate Dr. MA Qayyum's election path open for Dhaka-11 constituency

The High Court has dismissed the writ filed on charges of dual citizenship and concealment of information, as a result, there is no longer any legal obstacle to the election of BNP nominated candidate Dr. MA Qayyum in Dhaka-11 constituency. The writ filed by 11-party alliance candidate Nahid Islam challenging the validity of Dr. Qayyum's candidacy has been dismissed outright, ending the uncertainty surrounding the election.

Subtle rigging is being attempted to prevent BNP's victory: Dulu

Natore-2 constituency paddy sheaf candidate and BNP central leader Advocate M Ruhul Kuddus Talukder Dulu said that BNP's victory cannot be prevented this time by any conspiracy or subtle rigging. The people of the country are now fully ready to exercise their voting rights.

State power cannot be given to those who oppose the liberation war—Mirza Fakhrul

BNP nominated candidate for Thakurgaon-1 constituency and party Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said that Jamaat-e-Islami is making statements as if they will do everything for the country. But as a freedom fighter, he is not in favor of handing over state power to anti-liberation forces.

Anticipatory bail granted to 40 accused in Jamaat leader Rezaul Karim murder case, family fuming

The family of the deceased has held a press conference to protest the granting of anticipatory bail to 40 accused in the murder case of Maulana Rezaul Karim, a secretary of the Sribardi Upazila Jamaat who was killed in a BNP-Jamaat clash in Jhenaigati, Sherpur. Expressing strong anger over the High Court's order, the deceased's wife Marzia has demanded cancellation of the bail of the killers and a fair trial.

Cox's Bazar has fallen behind due to bank robbers: Dr. Shafiqur Rahman

Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said that the main reason why a region with potential like Cox's Bazar could not become a modern city like Singapore is bank robbers and money launderers. Cox's Bazar will be transformed into a modern tourist city by bringing back the laundered money and utilizing the immense potential of tourism. At the same time, an international standard university will be established here.

BNP-Jamiyat's grand Ulama-Mashaykh conference in Durgapur

A grand Ulama-Mashaykh conference was held in Durgapur, Netrokona, under the joint initiative of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Bangladesh Jamiat Ulama-e-Islam. The conference, organized at the central Shahid Minar premises of Durgapur Municipality on Sunday afternoon, called for the restoration of democracy, establishment of voting rights and unity of the clerical community.

Sea of people in favor of the pitcher symbol in Narail, Monirul Islam delivers a strong message at the election rally

Ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliament election, the election rally of Alhaj Monirul Islam, an independent MP candidate for Narail-94 (Narail-2) constituency, has been held. The rally, organized at the Maijpara Degree College ground in Maijpara Union of Narail Sadar Upazila on Sunday (February 1) afternoon, was filled with the presence of a large number of leaders, activists and ordinary people in favor of the pitcher symbol.

Jamaat candidate Ataur Rahman Bachchu is out in the field in Narail, mass communication in favor of the beard symbol

Ahead of the upcoming national parliamentary elections, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Maulana Ataur Rahman Bachchu, nominated by an 11-party alliance in Narail-2 constituency, has conducted a massive public communication campaign in favor of the beard symbol. He participated in this mass communication along with party leaders and activists at the Gochar Registry Office area of Ward No. 4 of Narail Sadar Municipality on Monday (February 2) at around 12 noon.

15 leaders and activists of BNP, Jubo Dal and Chhatra Dal join Jamaat in Nangalkot

The joining of 15 leaders and activists of BNP, Jubo Dal and Chhatra Dal to Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has sparked new discussions in the political arena in Nangalkot, Comilla. They officially joined Jamaat at a road meeting organized by the scales in Hesiara ward no. 2 of Bangadda union of the upazila on Saturday (January 31) night. At that time, Jamaat-nominated candidate for Comilla-10 (Nangalkot-Lalmai) constituency Maulana Yasin Arafat welcomed the newcomers to the party by garlanding them with flowers.

Five Hindu youths join Naogaon inspired by Jamaat ideology

Five Hindu youths have officially joined the party in Niamatpur, Naogaon, inspired by the ideology of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. They publicly announced their joining Jamaat-e-Islami at an election meeting organized by Bahadurpur Union Jamaat at the Gujishahar High School grounds of the upazila on Sunday (February 1) afternoon. This incident has created a lot of discussion in the local political arena.

Tarique Rahman Becoming Prime Minister Is Only a Matter of Time: Andaleeve Rahman Partho

Chairman of Bangladesh Jatiya Party (BJP) and BNP alliance candidate for Bhola-1 (Sadar) constituency, Barrister Andaleeve Rahman Partho, has said that if all nationalist forces and voters of the country stand united, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman becoming the Prime Minister is only a matter of time.

Where there are obstacles, there will be resistance, InshaAllah: Jamaat-e-Islami's Women's Wing

The Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami's women's wing has alleged that attacks on women workers and deep conspiracies are going on across the country ahead of the elections. However, the leaders of the organization have warned that no obstacle will be able to suppress women voters.

Former State Minister Major (Retd) Munjur Quader sought votes for Dari Palla in Chauhali

Ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliament election, a huge election rally was held in Chauhali, Sirajganj, at the initiative of the 11-party alliance. A large number of leaders and activists and supporters were present at the rally held at the Chauhali Government College ground on Friday (January 30) afternoon.

Leadership Is Not the Priority, Protecting Women’s Rights Is What Matters: Jamaat Leader

Jamaat-e-Islami’s Women Affairs Secretary, Nurunnesa Siddika, has said that according to the Islamic way of life, women cannot hold the highest state positions. However, she emphasized that holding top leadership roles is not the main issue; rather, what truly matters is whether women’s rights are being properly protected.

Jamaat Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman Publicly Apologizes to Mothers and Sisters Over Hacked Post Controversy

Amid controversy sparked by a hacked social media post, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has publicly apologized to mothers and sisters. He said that after his verified X (formerly Twitter) account was hacked, obscene and offensive comments—particularly targeting women and mothers—were posted from the account. If any mother or sister was hurt by those posts, he expressed sincere regret and sought forgiveness.

Those who gave immediate programs are involved in hacking: Ehsanul Mahbub Zubair

Those who announced immediate programs in the case of the hack of Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer's X (former Twitter) account are involved in this hacking, said the party's Assistant Secretary General and Head of the Central Publicity and Media Department, Advocate Ehsanul Mahbub Zubair.

Major Akhtar leads hundreds of people to join Jamaat in Katiadi

A new momentum has been created in the political arena in Katiadi upazila of Kishoreganj. More than a hundred people from BNP and different classes and professions have officially joined Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. In a program organized in Nagergram area of Bongram Union from noon to afternoon on Saturday (January 31), in the presence of freedom fighter and former MP Major (Retd.) Akhtaruzzaman Ranjan, the new members joined the party by filling out the associate member form.

New equation in politics: Hundreds of BNP leaders and activists join Jamaat in Chittagong

A new polarization has emerged in the political arena in Karnaphuli Upazila of Chittagong. As hundreds of leaders and activists of BNP and its affiliates officially joined Jamaat-e-Islami, discussions and curiosity have increased in local politics. Political stakeholders are seeing this joining as an important event to accumulate strength at the grassroots level in view of the upcoming elections.

X accounts of top leaders including Jamaat Ameer hacked, GD filed at Hatirjheel Police Station

A cyber attack has taken place on the social media accounts of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, along with the official Twitter (X) account, and some of the party's top leaders. A general diary (GD) has been filed at Hatirjheel Police Station in the capital in this incident.

Mahabub Master leaves BNP along with 300 activists and joins Jamaat

There has been a lot of discussion in the political arena of Barisal. Md. Golam Mahmud Mahabub Master, a member of Barisal District South BNP and Banaripara Upazila BNP vice-president, has resigned from BNP along with about 300 activists and joined Jamaat-e-Islami. Political analysts believe that his decision has created a new equation in local politics.

Wherever Tarique Rahman the Leader goes, there are people

A crowd of leaders and activists has descended on the historic Polo Ground in Chittagong since dawn surrounding the arrival of BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman. The entire area has been transformed into a huge political festival with banners, festoons, flags and slogans. Lakhs of leaders and activists and supporters have been gathering from Chittagong city and various districts and upazilas since morning, hoping to catch a glimpse of their beloved leader.

Jamaat's women's rally called to protest attacks on women leaders and activists postponed

The women's rally that the Jamaat's central women's division had announced to organize in Dhaka to protest against allegations of attacks and harassment against women leaders and activists across the country during the 13th parliamentary election campaign has been postponed. The decision was announced through a short message on the party's women's wing's Facebook page at around 5:30 pm on Thursday (January 29).

Vote for me, I will make marriage arrangements, candidate Asha Mani

Independent candidate Asha Mani has become the center of discussion in the election field of Thakurgaon-3 constituency. Instead of making big development promises or political slogans, she has appeared before the voters with a different appeal. In a speech that went viral on social media, Asha Mani said, “Vote for me, if I win, I will make marriage arrangements easy for everyone.” This exceptional promise of hers has already generated a lot of curiosity and discussion in the election field.

BNP's door open for Awami League workers not involved in terrorism: Nurul Islam Moni

BNP's door is open for those who were not involved in terrorist activities while in Awami League, said Nurul Islam Moni, vice chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and candidate for Barguna-2 constituency with the paddy sheaf symbol. He said that there is no place for violence and terrorism in politics, rather, the main goal of politics should be to work for the welfare of the common people.

Chhatra Dal campaign for rice sheaf in Dhaka-19 constituency in Savar

Dhaka District North Chhatra Dal has campaigned vigorously for BNP nominated candidate Dr. Dewan Mohammad Salauddin Babu in Dhaka-19 constituency in Savar. This mass outreach program was held on Tuesday afternoon at the Ulail bus stand area on Dhaka Highway.

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