Jamaat Ameer pays tribute to language martyrs at Shaheed Minar

February 21, 2026

NEWS DESK Leader of the Opposition and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman paid rich tributes to the 1952 Language Movement martyrs by placing wreaths at the Central Shaheed Minar in the city on the occasion of Martyrs’ Day and International Mother Language Day. At 12:22 am on Saturday, marking the first hour of Ekushey […]Continue Reading

World leaders greet PM Tarique Rahman

February 17, 2026

NEWS DESK World leaders on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on becoming Bangladesh’s new premier and expressed hope for stability, prosperity and democratic progress under his leadership following the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s victory in the 13th parliamentary elections. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his warm congratulations to Rahman Continue Reading

Tarique Rahman takes oath as PM, forms 49-member cabinet

February 17, 2026

NEWS DESK Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman, elder son of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and late Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, on Tuesday formed the government with a 49-member cabinet as he took oath as the prime minister for his first time. The cabinet members include 25 ministers and 24 state ministers. President […]Continue Reading

BNP sweeps with 209 seats, Jamaat gets 68, NCP 6: EC

February 14, 2026

NEWS DESK Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured 209 parliamentary seats, while Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami won 68, as the Election Commission disclosed the statistics of the unofficial election result of 297 constituencies on Friday afternoon. Besides, National Citizen Party-NCP settled victory in six constituencies, independent candidates in seven constituencies, Continue Reading

Come out and vote without fear: Army Chief Waker-Uz-Zaman

February 12, 2026

NEWS DESK Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman on Thursday urged voters to come out and cast their ballots without fear, expressing optimism that the election would be free and fair. “Please come out of your homes without fear, go to the polling stations and cast your votes. This is a very important day for […]Continue Reading

Tarique confident of BNP’s victory after casting vote

February 12, 2026

NEWS DESK BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Thursday expressed satisfaction after casting his vote, saying he is fully confident about his party’s victory in the national election. He cast his vote at Gulshan Model High School and College centre in the capital around 9:40pm. Talking to reporters afterwards, Tarique said people in Bangladesh have been […]Continue Reading

‘Today, a new Bangladesh is born,’ Prof Adviser Yunus

February 12, 2026

NEWS DESK Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Thursday said ‘a new Bangladesh is born’ as the nation cast its votes in the election, urging all to participate in the referendum as well. “Today is the birthday of a new Bangladesh. We will celebrate this birthday throughout the day,” he said after casting his ballot […]Continue Reading

Voting underway in 13th national election, July Charter referendum

February 12, 2026

NEWS DESK Voting in the 13th parliamentary election and the referendum on the July National Charter began this morning amid what election officials described as a festive and peaceful atmosphere across Bangladesh. Polling started at 7:30am and will continue until 4:30pm without a break in 299 of the 300 constituencies, as voting in one seat […]Continue Reading

What BNP, Jamaat pledge for CHT in election manifestos

February 10, 2026

STAFF REPORTER Both BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami have addressed the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) in their election manifestos, promising equal rights, improved public services and security for communities living in the region. On the CHT Peace Accord, BNP says it will “review” the 1997 agreement, while Jamaat says it will “reform” it. WHAT BNP SAYS BNP […]Continue Reading

Tarique regrets party’s past mistakes, seeks votes for BNP to build safe Bangladesh

February 10, 2026

NEWS DESK Regretting the party’s unintended mistakes in running the country in the past, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday urged voters to cast their votes for the ‘Sheaf of Paddy’ on February-12 election to create a safe and self-reliant Bangladesh by implementing all its plans and programmes. “In the past, with your support, BNP […]Continue Reading