People can raise a government and pull it down: Shibir
Islami Chhatra Shibir's central president has warned that the people who put a government in power through movement can also drag it down again.
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Union council elections likely in January
Union council elections may be held in January next year, an election commissioner has said, after the commission dropped a November schedule now.
Siraj-ud-Daulah, Bengal's last independent nawab
September 19 is given as the birth date of Siraj-ud-Daulah in 1727, the ruler whose defeat at Palashi opened the way for British rule in Bengal.
BNP prioritised women's education, says Rizvi
BNP has taken steps to widen women's education and empowerment whenever it has been in office, acting secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has said.
Govt forcing 11 parties toward one point: Mamunul
Allama Mamunul Haque says no government can stay in power by ignoring the people's mandate, speaking on the 11-party alliance's Dhaka-Rangpur long march.
Eight demands or a one-point movement: Jamaat
Jamaat ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman says the party's eight-point movement will turn into a one-point movement if the government does not meet its demands.
Two JnU Chhatra Dal factions clash, 3 hurt
A clash broke out between two factions of Chhatra Dal at Jagannath University during a freshers'-welcome concert, leaving three people injured.
Awami League leader held at India border crossing
M A Khalek, Meherpur district Awami League general secretary and a former Gangni upazila chairman, was arrested trying to cross into India at Darshana.
Law minister says Awami League killed 4,500 in 'crossfire'
Law minister Asaduzzaman has said the Awami League government killed 4,500 people in the name of crossfire while it was in power, with no remorse shown.
Long march aims to fix problems, not topple govt: Jamaat
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami's Dhaka Mahanagari Uttar held a preparatory meeting for its September 19 long march from Dhaka to Rangpur, organisers said.
Efforts under way to strip expats' voting rights: Jamaat
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami ameer and opposition leader Dr Shafiqur Rahman alleges attempts are under way to strip expatriates of voting rights.
OC withdrawn after viral audio on police weakness
A Dhaka police officer has been withdrawn after audio of him criticising the government, army and police force went viral on social media this week.
11-party alliance urges government to heed public will
An 11-party alliance has urged the government not to go against the public's will simply because it holds a parliamentary majority, its leaders say.
Army to guard by-election, EC eyes UP polls by June
The army will be deployed for the upcoming by-election just as it was for the national parliamentary election, Election Commissioner Sanaullah says.
Local elections must end before June 6: EC Sanaullah
Local government elections must be completed before June 6 next year, Election Commissioner Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah has said, with UP polls dates coming soon.
Mirza Abbas goes to Malaysia for health checkup
BNP standing committee member and prime ministerial adviser Mirza Abbas has travelled to Malaysia for a routine health checkup, the party said.
DU administration outdoing even Awami era: DUCSU GS
The current Dhaka University administration is exceeding even the Awami League era's 15 years of university management policy, a DUCSU leader says.
Media hid banned party leader's identity in her story
Bangladesh's top news outlets ran stories citing a fugitive Chhatra League leader's Facebook post without disclosing her political affiliation.
Ex-MP detained in Dhaka after scuffle with police
Police have detained former Awami League MP Khondaker Md Azizul Haque Arju from Mohammadpur in the capital, officials confirmed this Tuesday.
EC didn't consult government on UP poll schedule
The Election Commission announced the seven-phase Union Parishad election schedule without any discussion with the government, a deputy minister says.
EC to meet 26 ministries Thursday on local elections
Bangladesh's Election Commission will meet representatives from 26 ministries and departments this Thursday to prepare for local government polls.
India didn't invite PM with due dignity to BRICS: speaker
Bangladesh wants good relations with India, but there's no visible sign India wants the same, National Parliament speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed said.
Jamaat names Sadik Kayem, Selim Uddin as mayor picks
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has unofficially announced its mayoral candidates for the Dhaka North and South city corporation elections this week.
MPO teachers can run for office, but only if...
Uncertainty has emerged over amending the local government (union parishad) law ahead of the first phase of Union Parishad elections in Bangladesh.
Rivals want to absolve Jinnah, says DUCSU's Forhad
DUCSU general secretary S M Forhad has spoken out over the display of a photo of Pakistan's founder, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, at the union's museum.
DUCSU museum unveiled in modern, enriched form
The Dhaka University Central Students' Union museum has officially reopened after renovation work to preserve the country's history and heritage.
700 brothers disappeared under fascism: Shibir chief
Islami Chhatra Shibir's central president, Nurul Islam Saddam, says the organisation's leaders and activists faced 17 years of unjust persecution.
Government won't resort to crossfire against terrorism
The current government will not resort to crossfire killings to suppress terrorism, law minister Md Asaduzzaman has said at a Khulna meeting today.
Union Parishad polls in 80 upazilas set for Nov 12
Bangladesh's Election Commission plans to hold Union Parishad elections in seven phases, with the first round tentatively set for November 12.
NCP names Asif, Patwari as Dhaka mayoral candidates
The National Citizen Party has named its mayoral candidates for Dhaka's two city corporation elections, choosing leaders for north and south.
EC to decide if MPO teachers can run in local polls
The Election Commission will decide whether MPO-listed teachers can contest local government elections, a deputy minister has said in Dhaka.
Nation must stay alert so dark days never return: Rizvi
BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has urged the nation to stay vigilant so the country's dark, difficult days never return again.
Jamaat Ameer lays foundation for martyr Malek complex
Opposition leader Dr Shafiqur Rahman visited martyr Abdul Malek's grave in Bogura and laid the foundation stone for a welfare complex there.
Govt politicising posts since taking office: whip
Opposition whip Maulana Rafiqul Islam Khan accuses the government of installing party loyalists in city corporations and district councils nationwide.
Baker set to lead Chhatra Shakti, Tahmid to be secretary
Abu Baker Majumder and Tahmid Al Mudassir Chowdhury are set to become president and general secretary of NCP's student wing, Chhatra Shakti.
Long march to continue over referendum, power crisis: Jamaat
Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman warns the power and energy crisis threatens the entire industrial sector, urging the government to act now, he said.
Repeated power faults: sabotage or conspiracy? BNP asks
BNP acting secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi says a technical fault has shut the Moheshkhali gas terminal, adding to Bangladesh's power woes.
Nation must overcome moral crisis: opposition leader
Opposition leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr Shafiqur Rahman says the nation's biggest crisis today is a crisis of moral capital that it must find a way out of.
Banned Awami League march in Gulshan ends in arrests
Several hundred activists of the banned Awami League and banned Chhatra League brought out a procession in Gulshan on Friday afternoon, with two crude bombs going off.
Only the govt changed, not the people: Charmonai Pir
Islami Andolan Bangladesh chief Charmonai Pir says elections followed the uprising, but only the government changed, not the people themselves.
Government bans honorific titles before president, PM in official use
The Cabinet Division has asked that the honorifics 'Your Excellency' and 'Honorable' no longer be used before the titles of the president, prime minister, ministers and state ministers in official correspondence and documents.
Debt to July fighters can never be repaid: President
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir grew emotional while visiting the July Uprising Memorial Museum and watching a short documentary, saying the nation had been freed from fascists and regained democracy, but at a very…
Attack on actress Badhon by Awami League men a despicable crime: BNP's Rizvi
BNP acting secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said those who attack women are cowards.
Awami League chapter is closed: Sarjis Alam
National Citizens Party (NCP) northern region chief organizer Sarjis Alam said the banned Awami League is a killer, autocratic and genocidal party.
MP Mardia proposes converting all Mujib Corners into 'July Corners'
Jamaat-e-Islami reserved-seat lawmaker Mardia Momtaz has proposed converting 'Mujib Corners' set up at public and private libraries and primary schools nationwide into 'July Corners.'
No room to bypass Shariah in the name of elderly parents' security: Mamunul Haque
Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish Ameer Maulana Mamunul Haque has expressed deep concern over the hasty parliamentary passage of the Property Transfer (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
Irregularities, corruption are devouring the country: ATM Azhar
Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh Naib-e-Ameer and lawmaker ATM Azharul Islam says corruption, irregularities and arbitrary rule are devouring the country.
100,000 farmers to get cards Sept. 17
The Farmer Card, a major initiative of the current government, will be officially launched Sept. 17, with 100,000 farmers set to receive incentive payments that day.
Sheikh Selim to lead Awami League in my absence: Hasina
Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says Sheikh Fazlul Karim Selim will act as president of the now-banned Awami League in her absence, in a wide-ranging interview with India's The Wall.
Chhatra Shibir honors 600 GPA-5 achievers in Naogaon
Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir held a reception for 600 students in Naogaon who scored GPA-5 in the SSC and equivalent exams.
Indian police file case against man for praying at circuit house
Police in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, have filed a case against Samajwadi Party district vice-president Haji Mohammad Usman for offering prayers at the local circuit house.
President Mirza Fakhrul visits Thakurgaon for first time since taking office
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir visited his home district of Thakurgaon for the first time since becoming president, arriving Sunday afternoon.
Meet our six-point demand or face a one-point movement to topple the government
Opposition Leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said the government has insulted and betrayed 70% of the country's people by denying the referendum verdict.
Government betraying the people, says Jamaat Amir Shafiqur Rahman
Opposition Leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said the BNP government has been betraying the people since its first day in power.
A certain party is misleading the nation, says PM
Prime Minister Tareque Rahman said a certain party is misleading the public by exploiting the energy crisis.
Meet demands or face movement to topple government: Shafiqur Rahman
Jamaat-e-Islami Amir and opposition leader Shafiqur Rahman warned of a movement to topple the government if a six-point reform agenda isn't met, speaking at a Cumilla rally on the Dhaka-Chattogram long march.
Jamaat chief demands separate Cumilla-Noakhali divisions
Jamaat-e-Islami Amir and opposition leader Shafiqur Rahman called on the government to immediately implement a long-promised Cumilla division and grant Noakhali one as well.
Banned Chhatra League holds procession in front of police commissioner's office
Members of the banned Chhatra League marched briefly in front of the Chattogram Metropolitan Police headquarters carrying a banner about Sheikh Hasina's 'return,' with police saying they are working to identify those involved.
Government could face public backlash if it obstructs long march: Mia Golam Parwar
Jamaat Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar warned the government could face public backlash if it obstructs Saturday's Dhaka-to-Chattogram long march by the 11-party opposition alliance, while NCP's Nasiruddin Patwary alleged corruption by a sitting…
Meloni becomes Italy's longest-serving prime minister since World War II
Giorgia Meloni became Italy's longest-serving prime minister since World War II on Friday, marking 1,413 days in office as her government touts economic gains while critics point to unresolved structural problems.