Desk report There was a chase and clash between BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami leaders and activists in Saghata, Gaibandha. The clash took place in the Paltan More area of the upazila on Saturday afternoon. At least 10 people from both sides were injured. Several motorcycles were vandalized during the incident. The incident occurred over the naming of a BNP leader at an Islamic rally, despite the ban. Police and eyewitnesses said that a Tafsirul Quran Mahfil was scheduled to be held on the night of December 26 in Sardarpara village of…
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BNP meets with allies on election and new party formation
Desk report The chief advisor said that in view of the initiative to form a new political party under the leadership of the anti-discrimination student movement organizers, BNP has once again started exchanging views with the political parties associated with the anti-fascist simultaneous movement. The concerned people say that through this, BNP is practically checking the attitude of the partners of the simultaneous movement. At the same time, it wants to send a message to the interim government that the political parties involved in the simultaneous movement are united. They…
Read MoreTarique Rahman prepares to return home, house search underway
Desk report There is a lot of discussion in the political arena about the return of BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman to the country. There are rumors that Tarique Rahman may return to the country in the first half of February of the new year. BNP sources said that the security situation is being monitored as part of the preparations. Even a house is being searched for Tarique Rahman. In the meantime, a delegation from the United Kingdom has visited Bangladesh to review the security situation. Meanwhile, BNP Standing Committee…
Read More6 BNP committees dissolved in 2 days in Cox’s Bazar
Desk report Six BNP committees have been dissolved in two days in Cox’s Bazar. Along with this, new convening committees have been formed in five upazilas. This information was given in a press release signed by District BNP Office Secretary Yusuf Badri. According to the press release, the BNP committees of Cox’s Bazar Municipality, Sadar and Ramu Upazila have been dissolved and new convening committees have been announced. Today, Thursday, District BNP President Shahjahan Chowdhury and General Secretary Shamim Ara Swapna canceled these committees and approved the new convening committees.…
Read MoreBNP wants to abolish RAB, recommendation sent to reform committee
Desk report BNP has recommended the abolition of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB). The party has already made this recommendation to the government’s police reform committee. BNP Standing Committee member and head of the BNP Police Reform Committee, Major (Retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, said this at a press conference at the BNP Chairperson’s office in Gulshan, the capital, on Tuesday. He said that even though the government’s police reform committee did not ask for recommendations from BNP, we have given recommendations. Reforming this essential service of the state (police) is…
Read MoreTarique Rahman’s 7-year sentence in money laundering case suspended
Desk report However, Tarique’s friend and prominent businessman Gias Uddin Al Mamun was sentenced to seven years in prison in the case. Later, the ACC appealed to the High Court against the verdict acquitting Tarique Rahman. After hearing the ACC’s appeal, the High Court on July 21, 2016, overturned the trial court’s verdict of acquittal and sentenced Tarique Rahman to seven years in prison. It also imposed a fine of Tk 20 crore. The Appellate Division has suspended the seven-year sentence of BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman in a case…
Read MoreBnp believes elections are possible within 4 months
Desk report BNP Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan believes that three to four months are enough to complete the reforms and hold the elections. He said that it will take three to four months to complete the reforms being carried out by the government, including reforms in the administration, judiciary, and law and order forces, and to give the election a gift. He said these things at a press conference at the BNP Chairperson’s office in Gulshan on Monday. Nazrul Islam Khan further said, “The basic task of an…
Read MoreTarique Rahman will return to the country soon: Aman
Desk report Amanullah Aman, one of the members of the advisory council to the BNP chairperson, said to the interim government, “Finish the reforms quickly and hold elections. The elected government will take steps on all issues. If BNP comes to power, a national government will be formed with the people.” Aman said this while speaking as the chief guest at the opening ceremony of the biennial conference and council session of the Sonadanga Thana BNP in Khulna. The conference was held at Shibbari in the city on Monday morning.…
Read MoreTwo BNP groups clash in Manikganj, former Chhatra Dal leader killed
Desk report Former Chhatra Dal general secretary Lavlu Ahmed (37) was killed in a clash between two BNP groups in Ghior upazila of Manikganj. Six others were injured in the incident. The clash took place in front of the Ghior Upazila Health Complex on Monday afternoon. Lavlu Ahmed was reportedly attacked three times. Local sources said the clash was due to dominance in the area and past enmity. The deceased Lavlu Ahmed is the son of the late Abdul Halim of Kusta village. He served as the general secretary of…
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