‘Earthquake in the country due to polytheism, hypocrisy and deceit’ – Tarique Rahman at a public meeting in Narsingdi

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has said that the people can get real security only in the hands of a force that believes in the independence and sovereignty of the country. Stating that the politics of religious division, hypocrisy and deceit are a serious threat to the country, he urged the countrymen to be vigilant against these evil forces. He made these remarks at a huge public meeting held in Narsingdi late on Thursday (January 22).

BNP holds prayer mahfil in Tetulia for top rice candidate Barrister Naushad Zamir in Panchagarh-1 constituency

A prayer mahfil was held in Tetulia on the initiative of BNP as part of the campaign for top rice candidate Barrister Muhammad Naushad Zamir, nominated by BNP for Panchagarh-1 constituency, on the occasion of the upcoming 13th National Parliament Election 2026. The prayer mahfil was organized at Tetulia Chowrasta Bazar on Thursday (January 22) afternoon.

‘Unity is the way to rebuild the state regardless of religion and caste’ – Tarique Rahman’s call in Narayanganj

If the state is to be rebuilt and repaired, there is no alternative to moving forward unitedly with people of all religions, said BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman. He said that Muslims, Hindus, Christians and Buddhists – people of all religions have been living peacefully in this country for thousands of years and this harmony must be maintained in the future as well.

Maulana Shariful Islam of Islami Andolan joins Jamaat

A leader of Islami Andolan Bangladesh has sparked discussions in the political arena in Porsha Upazila of Naogaon. Maulana Shariful Islam, the education and cultural affairs secretary of the Porsha Upazila branch of Islami Andolan, has officially joined Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. He joined Jamaat-e-Islami politics by filling out the membership form on Tuesday.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman arrives in Panchagarh

Panchagarh District Jamaat-e-Islami has held a press conference on the occasion of the arrival of Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, the top leader of the 10-party electoral alliance and the central Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, in Panchagarh. The press conference organized at the Panchagarh District Jamaat office on Wednesday afternoon highlighted various aspects of the party's program and preparations for the upcoming national parliament elections.

Al Jazeera sees potential for Jamaat to come to power

A new reality has emerged in Bangladesh's political arena surrounding the general elections to be held on February 12. An analysis by the international media outlet Al Jazeera says that Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami is now facing the biggest political opportunity in its history. This is the country's first national election since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government in a student-public uprising in August 2024, which has become very important in determining the course of politics.

Kabir Mia's return to Gopalganj-1 constituency creates new heat in politics

Ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliament elections, a major surprise has come to the political arena of Gopalganj-1 constituency. The High Court has declared the nomination papers of Kabir Mia, a candidate nominated by the People's Rights Council who was rejected on charges of loan default, and currently imprisoned, valid. With this court order, all legal complications related to his participation in the election have been removed, he is contesting the elections from prison, which has added a new dimension to the electoral equation of this constituency.

Jamaat candidate Dr. Khaliduzzaman says using an unauthorized degree

The Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC) has issued a show cause notice to Dr. SM Khaliduzzaman, the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islam-nominated parliamentary candidate for Dhaka-17 constituency and chairman of Bangladesh Fertility Hospital, for allegedly providing medical services using an unauthorized degree.

Jaima Rahman in her first speech in the country

Despite differences of opinion, discussing and speaking together is an integral part of democracy, said Barrister Jaima Rahman, granddaughter of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and daughter of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman.

Political parties can be banned, not individuals - EC's clear message in election appeal hearing

Election Commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Machud has said that the government can ban any political party if it wants, but no individual has been banned. The concerned believe that this statement given in the appeal hearing regarding the nomination for the National Assembly election has clarified the position of the Election Commission.

Fate of candidates stuck with dual citizenship to be decided today - EC makes big decision in election race

The Election Commission (EC) is going to announce its final decision on this important issue today (January 18) whether candidates with dual citizenship will be able to participate in the upcoming National Assembly elections. This decision is being seen as very significant on the eve of the national elections, because a large part of the nomination cancellations and appeals are related to dual citizenship.

Independence and sovereignty gained in 1971 have been protected again in 24: Tarique Rahman

Commenting that the independence and sovereignty of Bangladesh, gained in exchange for blood in 1971, have been protected again through the mass uprising of 2024, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman said that if BNP comes to power in the upcoming 13th national election, a separate department will be opened under the Liberation War Ministry for the martyred and injured fighters of the July Movement.

Islami Andolan in single election: Candidates for 268 seats; Support for remaining 32 seats

Islami Andolan Bangladesh has announced that it will participate in the election alone instead of joining an alliance. The party leaders announced this decision at a press conference organized at the party's central office in Purana Paltan in the capital on Friday (January 16) afternoon.

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.

BNP has taken a stand in favor of a “yes” vote in the referendum!

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has decided to vote ‘yes’ in favor of reforms in the referendum. Nazrul Islam Khan, a member of the party’s standing committee, said that BNP has been playing an active role in the reform process from the beginning and in that vein, they will take a stand in favor of ‘yes’ in the referendum.

Crack in seat sharing? Extreme uncertainty over the presence of Charmonai Pir and Mamunul Haque in Jamaat's alliance

Due to dissatisfaction with the electoral seat agreement, there has been great uncertainty over the presence of Islami Andolan Bangladesh and Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis in the Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance. Charmonai Pir Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim's party Islami Andolan Bangladesh and Allama Mamunul Haque's Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis are rethinking whether to remain in the alliance after not getting the expected concessions in seat sharing.

Shafiqul Islam Masud expelled for disobeying party decision, BNP withdraws expulsion order of several leaders

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has expelled Sherpur district BNP joint convener Md. Shafiqul Islam Masud from the party on charges of disobeying party decisions and violating organizational discipline. This information was given in a notification signed by the party's Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Tuesday (January 13).

Joint coordination meeting of Jubo Dal-Swechchhasebak Dal-Chhatra Dal in Keshabpur

A joint coordination meeting was held in Keshabpur at the initiative of Jubo Dal, Swechchhasebak Dal and Chhatra Dal. This meeting was organized with the aim of further organizing the party activities, strengthening coordination in the movement and struggle and successfully implementing the political programs of the future. A large number of leaders and activists of BNP and its affiliates were present at the meeting.

Leaders of the new committee of EB Chhatra Shibir are not regular students

‘InshaAllah you are going to be an MP’ – Sadiq Qayem to Hannan Masud

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) joint chief organizer and MP candidate Abdul Hannan Masud paid a courtesy call on Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) Vice President (VP) Sadiq Qayem. Sadiq Qayem’s warm remarks at the beginning of the meeting sparked discussions in the political arena.

People are not thinking about any other party except BNP: Mirza Abbas in Kakrail

BNP Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas said that a clique is trying to sabotage the elections in a planned manner in the country. However, no conspiracy of any kind will be tolerated. He warned that wherever there is a conspiracy, it will be resisted with a strong hand.

EB branch student wing president Yusuf, secretary Rafi

Tasneem Zara regains candidacy, preferred symbol football

Tasneem Zara, an independent candidate for Dhaka-9 constituency in the upcoming 13th National Parliament election, has had her nomination papers declared valid in the appeal hearing of the Election Commission. After the commission's decision, she said that she will apply for allocation of football symbol to participate in the election.

Tareq Rahman takes charge of BNP chairman after being relieved of his Acting duties

Tareq Rahman has officially taken charge as the party chairman after being relieved of his duties as the acting chairman of BNP. This decision was taken as per the constitution as the party chairmanship post was vacant due to the death of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.

Mirza Fakhrul's concern over law and order - calls on the government to play a more responsible role before the elections

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the law and order situation. He said that the people of the country have been waiting for an acceptable election for a long time. But he is not satisfied with the current law and order situation.

‘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.

Shibir full panel wins in JOCSU along with VP, GS, AGS

The Chhatra Shibir-backed panel has made major progress in the preliminary results of the Jagannath University Central Students' Union (JOCSU) elections. According to the results of 4 centers announced so far, Shibir-backed candidates are leading in all three important positions - VP, GS and AGS. The JOCSU Election Commission announced the results of these centers at around 7 am on Wednesday (January 7).

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.

Those who were my people are now the pillars of Jamaat: Dr. Milon

Dr. ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon, the BNP-nominated candidate for Chandpur-1 (Kachua) constituency in the upcoming 13th National Parliament election, made a sensational comment on a talk show. He said that he was surprised and shocked by an unexpected incident that happened in his area before the election.

Will be resisted if they try to capture the center: Hasnat Abdullah

NCP's southern chief organizer and 10-party alliance candidate for Comilla-4 constituency Hasnat Abdullah said that voters will have to guard the center in the upcoming elections. He also warned that if anyone comes to capture the center, they will be resisted.

After Asif Mahmud, Hasnat loses Facebook ID

The personal Facebook profile of Hasnat Abdullah, the main organizer of the National Citizens Party (NCP) in the southern region, has been deactivated. He himself announced this information while going live on his verified Facebook page on Tuesday morning. He also mentioned that he has not been able to communicate directly with his fans and supporters for the past few days due to the closure of his personal ID.

State apparatus and law enforcement agencies have taken a stand against July: Hasnat

Hasnat Abdullah, the chief organizer of the National Citizens Party (NCP) in the southern region, has alleged that the state apparatus and law enforcement agencies have taken a stand against the July coup. He claims that there is a planned attempt to make the current state system and existing political parties irrelevant to the participants in the July coup.

Obaidul Quader leaves hospital, returns to 'secret place' in Kolkata for treatment

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has returned to 'secret place' from a private hospital in Kolkata after completing treatment. He was admitted to Apollo Hospital in Kolkata last Thursday night due to deterioration in his physical condition. It is learnt that he was put on ventilation at one stage as his condition was serious.

Obaidul Quader on ventilation, undergoing treatment in critical condition in Kolkata hospital

The physical condition of Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, who was banned from staying in India after the July uprising, is said to be critical. He is currently kept on ventilation in a private hospital in Kolkata. He is undergoing treatment under close observation of doctors.

Dr. Mahmuda Mitu: From Physician to Politician—NCP’s Emerging Voice in Citizen-Centric Politics

In contemporary Bangladeshi politics, the emergence of a new face always sparks interest and discussion. This attention is heightened when the individual comes from a professional, humanitarian, and relatively non-political background. Dr. Mahmuda Mitu is precisely such a figure, who, after establishing herself as a physician, has now actively entered the political arena as a member of the National Citizen Party (NCP).

Obstacles to fair elections not yet removed: Jamaat's concerns over administration's impartiality

The Central Executive Council of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami believes that the environment for free, fair and impartial elections has not yet been fully created in Bangladesh. The party claims that allegations are being received from various places that some government officials within the country's administration are working for a particular political party. In addition, incidents of killing political leaders and activists in broad daylight are still taking place in various parts of the country, which is further questioning the electoral environment.