BNP hails election schedule as ‘new chapter’ in Bangladesh politics

December 11, 2025

NEWS DESK BNP on Thursday welcomed the schedules for the long-awaited national election and the referendum on the Reform Charter, describing it as a ‘new chapter’ in Bangladesh’s political landscape. “BNP has never had any fear regarding elections. We have always said that elections are the only way to overcome the crisis. Now that the […]Continue Reading

Bangladesh, India repatriate fishermen released from custody

December 9, 2025

NEWS DESK Bangladesh and India on Tuesday completed the release and repatriation of 47 Indian and 38 Bangladeshi fishermen underscoring their shared commitment to humanitarian and livelihood concerns of coastal communities, said officials in Dhaka and Delhi. The repatriation process has been implemented through the coordinated efforts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Continue Reading

Pakistan army labels imprisoned ex-leader Imran Khan ‘mentally ill’ after he criticizes army chief

December 9, 2025

Pakistan’s military pushed back Friday after imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan called the country’s army chief “mentally unstable.” The army labeled Khan “mentally ill” and accused him of using family visits and social media posts to attack the armed forces and sow division, AP reports. Army spokesperson Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, without directly […]Continue Reading

BNP plans universal ‘Family Card’ for all women: Tarique Rahman

December 9, 2025

NEWS DESK BNP’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday announced that all women across the country will be brought under a universal ‘Family Card’ scheme if the party forms the next government, aiming to make four crore families economically self-reliant. Speaking at a views-exchange event with retired army personnel at the BNP Chairperson’s Gulshan office, Continue Reading

ACC to get full independence if BNP returns to power: Tarique

December 9, 2025

NEWS DESK BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday pledged that his party will fully ensure the independence of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to effectively control corruption in the country if its returns to power. “Today is International Anti-Corruption Day. We must pull the reins on corruption and we have the track record to do […]Continue Reading

Tarique Rahman may return home anytime: Amir Khosru

December 9, 2025

NEWS DESK BNP senior leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Saturday said their party’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman may return to Bangladesh anytime as all preparations for his homecoming have been completed. “Who is raising questions about Tarique Rahman not returning? I really don’t understand. Those who want to talk can keep talking. But we […]Continue Reading

Govt says it’s facilitating requests for Khaleda Zia’s treatment

December 6, 2025

NEWS DESK The interim government on Saturday said it continues to facilitate the requests made by former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia’s family regarding her medical treatment, including matters related to sending her abroad. Responding to a question on whether the government is assisting with arrangements for Begum Zia’s overseas treatment, Chief Adviser’s Press Continue Reading

Accord opened ‘new phase of peace and development’: CHT Adviser

December 1, 2025

PARBATTA NEWS DESK Marking the 28th anniversary of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Peace Accord on 2 December 2025, Supradip Chakma, Adviser to the Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs, extended his sincere greetings and congratulations to people from all walks of life in the region.  In a message sent to the media, he recalled […]Continue Reading

Tarique can get one-time travel pass in 24hrs if he wants: Touhid

November 30, 2025

NEWS DESK Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Sunday said the government can issue a ‘one-time’ travel pass within a day, facilitating BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman’s return to home if he wishes to come back home. “If he (Tarique) says today that he wants to return, we can provide the pass tomorrow and […]Continue Reading

BDR mutiny a planned conspiracy to destabilise Bangladesh: Inquiry Commission chief

November 30, 2025

NEWS DESK The 2009 BDR mutiny at Pilkhana headquarters, which took place on February 25–26, was a premeditated conspiracy aimed at destabilising Bangladesh, prolonging political power, and weakening the country’s security forces, said Major General (retd) Fazlur Rahman, head of the National Independent Inquiry Commission. Fazlur Rahman made the remarks on Sunday evening Continue Reading