BNP backs fair trials for army members accused of wrongdoing

October 15, 2025

NEWS DESK Stating that it fully agrees with the common desire to bring to trial those members of the army who crossed the line, the BNP on Saturday night said fair and impartial trials of relevant crimes are essential to protect democracy, human rights and the army’s professionalism. In a statement, signed by BNP Senior […]Continue Reading

Bangladesh Army takes 15 officers into custody

October 15, 2025

NEWS DESK The Bangladesh Army on Saturday said 15 officers, against whom arrest warrants were issued for alleged involvement in disappearances and crimes against humanity, have been taken into custody. Among them, 14 are serving officers and one is an officer in the LPR, and another officer did not respond to notice, said Major General […]Continue Reading

Speakers call for stronger army role in Chittagong Hill Tracts

October 8, 2025

STAFF REPORTER Speakers at a discussion in Dhaka on Wednesday said Bangladesh should strengthen its army presence in the Chittagong Hill Tracts to counter separatist violence and maintain national security. They said the government must take a firm stance against what they described as conspiracies and insurgent activities in the region, including expanding military camps Continue Reading

Tarique Rahman says he will return soon, plans to contest election

October 6, 2025

PARBATTA NEWS DESK Tarique Rahman, the acting chairman of Bangladesh’s main political party, said he plans to return to the country “soon” and take part in the national election expected early next year. In a rare interview broadcast by BBC Bangla on Sunday, Mr. Rahman, who has lived in exile in London since 2008, said […]Continue Reading

No evidence of sexual harassment found in Khagrachhari girl’s report: Adviser

October 6, 2025

NEWS DESK No evidence of sexual harassment has been found in the medical report over the alleged rape of an indigenous girl in Khagrachhari district, said Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Sunday. He made the statement following a meeting of the law and order core committee at the Secretariat. […]Continue Reading

Hasina’s stay in India a legal matter requiring bilateral engagement: Misri

October 6, 2025

NEWS DESK Explaining former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s presence in India and its impacts on bilateral relations, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday said this is a ‘judicial legal process’ and it requires ‘engagement and consultations’ between the two governments. “We are examining these issues. We look forward to working together with Continue Reading

Secret papers allege land purchases in India by JSS and UPDF leaders

October 1, 2025

STAFF REPORTER Secret documents have emerged alleging that nine senior figures of the separatist armed organisations Jana Sanghati Samiti (JSS) and the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) have purchased land in India. According to the leaked papers, the leaders collectively acquired 25 kani of land in West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram. The documents state the […]Continue Reading

BGB issues statement refuting allegations levelled by Arakan Army; dismisses ‘propaganda’

September 30, 2025

NEWS DESK Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has refuted the allegations of the United League of Arakan (ULA), the political wing of the Arakan Army (AA), that the paramilitary border force of Bangladesh provides support to the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) and the Rohingya Solidarity Organisation (RSO). “These allegations are misleading, as BGB does not […]Continue Reading

3 killed in Khagrachhari attacks, tensions escalate in hills

September 28, 2025

NEWS DESK At least three people were killed and several others injured in an armed attack by miscreants in Guimara upazila of Khagrachhari district on Sunday. The identities of the deceased could not be confirmed immediately. In an official statement issued Sunday evening, the Ministry of Home Affairs expressed deep sorrow over the killings and […]Continue Reading

Controversy over Fakhrul’s interview sparks reactions from Jamaat and NCP

September 23, 2025

PARBATTANEWS DESK BNP no longer considers the National Citizen Party (NCP) a political force and says it will not allow Jamaat-e-Islami to dominate its politics again. Party leaders admit they had given Jamaat more importance than it deserved. The remarks were attributed to BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in an interview published on […]Continue Reading