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                                <updated>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:48:52 +0000</updated>
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            <title><![CDATA[This is Parliament, not Shahbag&#039;: Speaker]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Speaker Major (Retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, Bir Bikram, admonished opposition MP Hasnat Abdullah on Friday, telling him to exercise patience and restraint after the lawmaker became visibly agitated during a heated parliamentary debate over amendments to the July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum Bill.

&quot;You cannot be this impatient, Mr. Abdullah. This is not Shahbag intersection, this is Parliament. You must wait patiently here and listen,&quot; the Speaker said, directing his remarks at the Cumilla-4 MP during the thirteenth day of the first session of the thirteenth parliament.

The exchange occurred after the passage of the July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum Bill 2026 with three ruling party amendments that increased government control over the institution, a move that triggered strong objections from the opposition. As tensions escalated in the chamber, the Speaker intervened to restore order.

Addressing Hasnat Abdullah directly, the Speaker explained that parliamentary procedure allows limited scope for verbal interventions. &quot;You will submit notices, and we will adjudicate on those notices. The point the Law Minister has made can be reconsidered. You can discuss among yourselves and bring an amendment bill in the next session, which the ruling party will certainly consider,&quot; he said.

Despite the tension, the Speaker took the opportunity to commend the overall conduct of the current parliament, drawing comparisons with previous assemblies he had witnessed. &quot;I have seen the previous six parliaments. No previous parliament had as beautiful and cooperative an environment as this one. The remarkable understanding shown by both the government and opposition in passing 90 bills is rare in parliamentary history,&quot; he said, noting that past parliaments were marked by extremely sharp and even obscene exchanges between the two sides.

The Speaker highlighted the strength of the current opposition, calling the presence of 77 to 78 opposition members a significant achievement for democracy. &quot;We all came here through a fair election. After the July uprising, this parliament has had a wonderful beginning. We want to move forward with the spirit of cooperation,&quot; he said.

Striking a conciliatory tone, the Speaker affirmed that disagreement is the beauty of democracy. &quot;If there were no differences of opinion, the country would have only one party,&quot; he observed, pledging to ensure the opposition receives its rightful space in parliamentary proceedings.

&quot;As Speaker, I assure you that I will make every effort to ensure the opposition gets the rights it deserves,&quot; he said.

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            <updated>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:48:52 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[EC Officers has violated major electoral rules in recent by-polls: Jamat]]></title>
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                <name> <![CDATA[Sunnews Admin]]></name>
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                <![CDATA[Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Thursday alleged large-scale irregularities in the Bogura-6 and Sherpur-3 by-elections, claiming that the fairness of the polls was compromised by vote rigging, ballot stuffing and forced expulsion of polling agents.

Speaking at a press briefing held at the party&rsquo;s central office, Jamaat Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar expressed grave concern over the conduct of the elections, demanding immediate intervention from the Election Commission.

&quot;We have received alarming reports from both constituencies. Our polling agents were not allowed to enter many centres and in several instances, they were forcibly removed to facilitate fake voting,&quot; Parwar alleged.

Referring to the situation in Bogura, Parwar claimed that presiding officers in several centres violated electoral rules by forcing polling agents to sign result sheets as early as the morning.

&ldquo;The law dictates that result sheets are to be signed after the counting process ends. However, at centres like Maltinagar Government Primary School, signatures were taken in advance, clearing way for irregularities,&rdquo; he said.

Regarding Sherpur-3, Parwar alleged that by noon, agents had been driven out of at least 13 polling stations. He cited an incident at Islamia Kamil Madrasa in Sreebordi municipality, where he claimed local political activists entered the centre, expelled Jamaat agents and assaulted a party youth leader.

He further noted that the pre-election atmosphere in Sherpur was marred by the death of Rezaul Karim, Sreebordi upazila unit secretary, who was allegedly beaten to death, adding to the local tensions.

Jamaat leader criticised the role of law enforcement and election officials, stating that despite filing over 20 written complaints, no effective action was taken to curb the intimidation of voters, particularly women.

&ldquo;We are bringing these serious violations to the attention of the Chief Election Commissioner. We demand legal action against those responsible and call for re-polling in the centres where major irregularities occurred,&rdquo; Parwar added, warning that the credibility of the entire process is at stake.

The by-elections were held on Thursday following the vacation of the Bogura-6 seat by BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, who chose to retain the Dhaka-17 constituency and the death of the original Jamaat candidate for Sherpur-3, Nuruzzaman Badal.

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            <updated>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:12:17 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[EC Officers has violated major electoral rules in recent by-polls: Jamat]]></title>
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            <updated>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:11:47 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Jamaat&#039;s politics with the patronage of Zia and Khaleda: Rizvi]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has said that Jamaat-e-Islami could not have participated in politics in independent Bangladesh without the late President Ziaur Rahman and that the party would not have had the chance to serve as ministers without former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.

&ldquo;If Shaheed Ziaur Rahman had not been there, Jamaat would not have had the opportunity to do politics in this country. And if Khaleda Zia were not there, you would never have tasted ministership,&rdquo; he said.

He made the remarks while speaking at a public rally held at the central Eidgah ground in Kurigram on Monday.

Rizvi also addressed Jamaat leaders and criticised their stance on women&rsquo;s role in politics. He added that Jamaat leaders now claim women can become lawmakers and participate in politics but cannot rise to the top leadership positions. &ldquo;They say women cannot become party chiefs or heads of state,&rdquo; he said.

Questioning the logic behind such claims, Rizvi said, &ldquo;Is this a matter of protecting women&rsquo;s rights? Why can&rsquo;t a woman become the head of a party? The party with which you aligned and tasted ministership is BNP. Its chairperson was a woman. The mindset you hide inside cannot be imagined.&rdquo;

He further alleged that Jamaat would deprive women of power if it came to power, saying, &ldquo;If they come to power, women will not have authority. They will not be able to hold good positions in workplaces or politics. Their statements prove this.&rdquo;

The BNP leader also spoke about alleged persecution of the BNP and its leader, claiming that Khaleda Zia was mistreated in prison, denied proper medical treatment, and poisoned through her food.

He urged voters to support the BNP&rsquo;s election symbol, the &lsquo;Sheaf of paddy&rsquo;, stating that a victory would serve as a protest against the injustices of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

&ldquo;If we can secure a BNP victory, it will send a strong message against Sheikh Hasina&rsquo;s oppression. This election carries immense significance, and we must achieve this by voting for the Sheaf of Paddy,&rdquo; he said.

Kurigram-2 BNP candidate Sohel Hossain Kaykobad also spoke at the rally, pledging his dedication to serving the people if elected.

The rally was attended by district BNP convener Mostafizur Rahman, senior joint convener Shafiqul Islam Babu, Hasibur Rahman Hasib, and other party leaders.

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            <updated>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:42:50 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dhaka will turn into ‘safe city’: Tarique Rahman]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday pledged to transform Dhaka into a &ldquo;safe city&rdquo; and build at least 40 playgrounds across the capital if his party is elected to power.

Speaking at a roadside rally at Engineering Construction Battalion (ECB) intersection in Mirpur under Dhaka-17 constituency at around 3:45 PM, Tarique said BNP aims to make Dhaka a secure city where people can move freely without fear.

&ldquo;InshaAllah, if we are elected with the support of people, we will turn cities across the country, including Dhaka, into safe cities,&rdquo; he said, marking the first day of his final election campaign in the capital.

He said Dhaka would be developed into a city where women can walk safely at any time, people can live and work without insecurity and residents can enjoy a clean and healthy environment. &ldquo;We want to build a beautiful Dhaka where people can breathe freely,&rdquo; he added.

Highlighting the lack of playgrounds in the area, the BNP chief said he had learned that the locality has insufficient open spaces for recreation.

&ldquo;If BNP forms the government on February 12, we will not only build playgrounds here but construct at least 40 playgrounds across Dhaka,&rdquo; he said.

He said the playgrounds would provide open spaces for children to play and allow elderly people and women to walk and spend time outdoors.

Calling for votes in favour of BNP&rsquo;s election symbol; Dhaner Shish, Tarique said the upcoming election is crucial for rebuilding the nation.

Introducing himself to voters, he said he is a resident and son of Dhaka-17 constituency. &ldquo;I grew up here. My children and my brother&rsquo;s children were born here and our family life is deeply connected to this area,&rdquo; he said.

As a local candidate, he urged elders, women and young voters to support him in February 12 election by voting for Dhaner Shish.

Tarique also promised to develop the road from ECB Chattar to Jasimuddin area to ease communication problems for local residents.

After the rally, he left for another campaign meeting at Adarsha High School at Senpara of Mirpur-10 area.

He is also scheduled to address rallies in Pallabi&rsquo;s Lalmath under Dhaka-16, Mirpur under Dhaka-15, National Bangla High School ground opposite Mirpur Model Thana under Dhaka-14, Shyamoli Club ground under Dhaka-13 and Satarkul area of Badda under Dhaka-11.

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            <updated>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:20:42 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Mintoo has filed GD for life threats.]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[BNP vice-chairman and Feni-3 constituency candidate Abdul Awal Mintoo has filed a general diary (GD) seeking security for his life.

The GD was filed with Daganbhuiyan Police Station on Saturday (February 7) on his behalf by his polling agent Mohammad Shamsuddin.

Feni senior assistant superintendent of police Sonagazi circle Syed Mumid Raihan confirmed the matter.

According to the GD, Jamaat leader Mezbah Uddin Sayeed threatened Mintoo during a Jamaat election meeting at Silonia Bazar in Jaylaskar union of Daganbhuiyan upazila at around 4PM on February 4.

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            <updated>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:09:13 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Aslam and Sarwar cleared to contest polls]]></title>
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            <id>https://en.sunnews24x7.com/news/article/aslam-and-sarwar-cleared-to-contest-polls/13329</id>
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                <name> <![CDATA[Sunnews Admin]]></name>
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                <![CDATA[The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that BNP candidates for the Chattogram-4 constituency Aslam Chowdhury and Chattogram-2 seat Sarwar Alamgir can contest the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election.

The order was passed by the Appellate Division led by the Chief Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury on Tuesday following a petition filed by Jamuna Bank.

Earlier on February 1, the hearing concluded on the bank&rsquo;s appeal challenging the Election Commission&rsquo;s decision to declare Aslam Chowdhury&rsquo;s nomination valid despite allegations that he is a loan defaulter.

In the case of the Chattogram-2 constituency, the High Court had stayed the cancellation of BNP-nominated candidate Sarwar Alamgir&#39;s nomination and directed that he be allowed to participate in the election.

Sarwar&#39;s nomination was cancelled by the Election Commission on January 18 following an appeal hearing.

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            <updated>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:12:56 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Jamat is harboring plans to confine women: Tarique]]></title>
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            <id>https://en.sunnews24x7.com/news/article/jamat-is-harboring-plans-to-confine-women-tarique/13326</id>
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                <name> <![CDATA[Sunnews Admin]]></name>
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                <![CDATA[Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman launched a fierce critique against Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Monday, accusing the party of harboring plans to confine women to their homes and marginalize them from national leadership.

Speaking as the chief guest at an electoral rally in Khulna&rsquo;s Khalishpur, Tarique asserted that no nation can progress while excluding half of its population, specifically referencing the nearly 100 million women who form the backbone of the country.

The BNP leader pointedly criticized recent derogatory comments made by a rival leader concerning working women, describing such rhetoric as a disgrace to the entire nation.

He reminded the audience that Prophet Muhammad&rsquo;s (PBUH) wife, Hazrat Khadija (RA), was a successful entrepreneur, arguing that those claiming to represent Islamic values have no right to disparage women&#39;s professional lives.

He also dismissed the rival party&rsquo;s claims that their social media accounts were hacked to post offensive content, labeling the excuse a blatant falsehood ahead of the February 12 polls.

Highlighting his party&rsquo;s vision for reconstruction, Tarique pledged to govern through inclusion, involving all classes and professions.

He recalled the initiatives of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, such as free education for girls up to the intermediate level, as the foundation for female empowerment in Bangladesh.

He emphasized that the millions of women working in the garment industry and those supporting their families through rising inflation are essential to the national economy and deserve dignity rather than insults.

Beyond social issues, the BNP Chairman outlined a series of economic pledges designed to provide immediate relief and long-term stability.

He announced the introduction of a &quot;Family Card&quot; system to foster financial independence for women and a &quot;Krishi Card&quot; for farmers to access essential supplies. Tarique also made a high-stakes promise to waive interest and principal on agricultural loans up to Tk 10,000.

For the youth, he committed to developing modern IT parks and revitalizing the industrial sectors of Khulna, Satkhira, and Bagerhat to restore the region&rsquo;s status as a vibrant economic hub.

Addressing the broader political landscape, Tarique characterized the upcoming election as a historic opportunity for citizens to reclaim a right denied to them for 16 years.

He noted that after the mass uprising in July and August 2024, the people are finally in a position to express their will through the ballot.

He concluded by stating that only through quality education, modern healthcare, and widespread employment can the expected &quot;New Bangladesh&quot; be built.

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            <updated>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:19:09 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[BNP will solve 7 major problems of Uttara]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman has said that the momentum of change achieved through the sacrifices of many people, must be sustained.

He assured that if the BNP forms the government, initiatives will be taken to solve seven major problems in Dhaka&#39;s Uttara area, including gas and water shortages, healthcare services, waterlogging, and traffic congestion.

He made these remarks while addressing at an election rally held at the Azampur Eidgah ground at Uttara late night on Tuesday.

Tarique arrived at the rally venue at 12:52AM after traveling from Mymensingh via Gazipur and delivered a brief speech.

At the beginning of his address, he apologised for arriving late, explaining that he was delayed due to exchanging greetings with people in various areas along the way.

Highlighting the problems in Uttara, the BNP chief said that despite paying bills regularly, residents are suffering from gas and water shortages. According to him, this crisis is not limited to Uttara alone, but exists across the country. He noted that the situation has become more complicated due to the prolonged halt in the exploration of new gas wells. He emphasized that resolving this crisis is essential for establishing new industries and creating employment opportunities.

&#39;&#39;Over the past 16 to 17 years, people&rsquo;s democratic rights had been taken away. Through the extraordinary sacrifices of the people of Uttara on August 5, a path has been created to reclaim those rights. Now is the time to rebuild the country.&#39;&#39;

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            <updated>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:26:41 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Sarwar of Chattogram BNP is now on polls race]]></title>
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            <id>https://en.sunnews24x7.com/news/article/sarwar-of-chattogram-bnp-is-now-on-polls-race/13324</id>
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                <name> <![CDATA[Sunnews Admin]]></name>
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                <![CDATA[The High Court on Tuesday directed the Election Commission to allow Chittagong-2 constituency BNP candidate Sarwar Alamgir to contest the February 12 election, declaring his nomination valid. An HC bench of Justice Fahmida Quader and Justice Md Ashif Hasan issued this order.
Earlier Sarwar Alamgir filed a writ with the High Court to get back his candidacy. The court also stayed the EC&#39;s decision to reject Sarwar&#39;s nomination paper and issued a rule asking the commission why its decision should not be declared illegal.

On January 22, the Supreme Court chamber judge stayed a High Court order which cleared Sarwar of loan default status as he rescheduled his loans with financial organisation Premier Leasing.

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            <updated>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:31:45 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Election campaign of BNP begins]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman  has started his national election campaign from Sylhet on Thursday.

The grand rally, organised by the Sylhet District and Metropolitan BNP, along with the Sunamganj District BNP, started at 10AM at the Alia Madrasa ground, where the party leaders and activists were seen spending night. The rally venue is packed with the party supporters.

In this rally, Tarique Rahman will introduce candidates from Sylhet and Sunamganj&#39;s 11 seats.

It has been learned that the BNP chief is holding a meeting with local young leaders at Hotel Grand in Sylhet, just a few minutes away from the rally venue. He is expected to join the rally after the meeting.

Preparations for the grand rally have been completed, with a 30-foot area in front of the venue barricaded using bamboo poles.A separate section has been reserved in the northern part of the barricaded area for the families of martyrs and those injured in the July incidents.

Meanwhile, Sylhet Metropolitan Police (SMP) has imposed a ban on flying drones over the Alia Madrasa field during the rally, citing security concerns.

Earlier Tarique Rahman reached his in-laws&rsquo; residence in Birahimpur, South Surma of Sylhet at 1AM where he formally inaugurated the party&rsquo;s electioneering and public outreach campaign.

After returning to the country 17-year later, this is the first time Tarique Rahman has come outside Dhaka to attend an election rally.

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            <updated>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:19:13 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Legal  efforts of Bacchu Rajakar is underway to clear death row !]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[The first death row convict of 1971&#39;s crimes against humanity case Maulana Abul Kalam Azad @ Bacchu Rajakar was surrendered before the International Crimes Tribunal on Wednesday morning.
After his surrender, prosecutor Gazi MH Tamim confirmed the matter to media.

It is learned that, last year, Abul Kalam appealed to the Ministry of Home Affairs seeking suspension of his sentence. He made the application under Section 401 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

On January 21, 2013, Justice Obaidul Hassan, Chairman of International Crimes Tribunal-2, delivered the verdict sentencing him to death.

Allegation of killing at least 14 persons, rape, kidnap, arson attack, looting have been brought against Azad and those were proved.

Out of eight charges, seven have been proved against Azad. Although there was scope to award the death penalty on three charges and imprisonment on four others, the tribunal did not pass sentences on those charges because the death penalty had already been imposed. Another charge was dismissed as the prosecution failed to prove it.

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            <updated>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:47:10 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[NCP&#039;s Akhtar discharged in 2 cases]]></title>
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            <id>https://en.sunnews24x7.com/news/article/ncps-akhtar-discharged-in-2-cases/13314</id>
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                <![CDATA[National Citizen Party (NCP) member-secretary Akhtar Hossain has been acquitted in two separate cases filed with Shahbagh Police Station on charges of attempted murder, rioting and obstructing government duties.

Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Awlad Hossain Mohammad Junayed and Magistrate Joshita Islam passed the discharge orders on Tuesday following a petition submitted by his lawyer Md Mujahidul Islam.

The counsel said the cases were withdrawn after a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Earlier, Akhtar Hossain had obtained bail on December 28 after surrendering before the court. The cases were filed in 2021 in connection with protests against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s visit to Bangladesh.

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            <updated>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:41:14 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[NCP&#039;s Akhtar discharged in 2 cases]]></title>
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            <updated>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:40:33 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Defaming July uprising warriors is going on: Nahid]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[NCP leader Nahid Islam has said that some media is attempting to defame individuals who were at the forefront of the mass uprising whil visiting Tahrima Jannat Surovi&#39;s house. Tahrima Jannat Surovi&#39;s incident was part of that continued effort to malign such individuals.

Nahid made this allegation while visiting residence of Tahrima, who was granted bail and released from jail on Monday night. &quot;Justice was not served to Tahrima Jannat Surovi. The whole matter was fabricated.&quot;

Earlier on Monday morning, police produced Tahrima before a court, seeking a seven-day remand in connection with a case filed by a journalist over alleged abduction and extortion.

After the hearing, the court granted a two-day remand. As the news spread, students staged demonstrations protesting the remand order. Later, a revision petition was filed, and the court granted bail to Tahrima on Monday night.

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            <updated>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 07:58:04 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[24-hour ultimatum for Home Affairs Adviser&#039;s resignation]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://en.sunnews24x7.com/news/article/24-hour-ultimatum-for-home-affairs-advisers-resignation/13298" />
            <id>https://en.sunnews24x7.com/news/article/24-hour-ultimatum-for-home-affairs-advisers-resignation/13298</id>
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                <name> <![CDATA[Sunnews Admin]]></name>
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                <![CDATA[Inqilab Moncho on Saturday issued a 24-hour ultimatum demanding the resignation of Home Affairs Adviser, centering its protest on the killing of the organisation&rsquo;s spokesperson, Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi.

The announcement was made in the afternoon at Shahbagh, where activists and supporters gathered following Hadi&rsquo;s burial.

Alongside the ultimatum, the platform demanded a fair investigation into the killing and the immediate arrest of those responsible, warning of tougher programmes involving students and the public if their demands are not met.

Speakers at the rally said the death of Sharif Osman Hadi was not an isolated incident but a clear reflection of the grave failure of law and order in the country.

They gave the Home Affairs Adviser, Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, 24 hours to step down, announcing that failure to do so within the stipulated time would lead to more stringent protests with mass participation.

Earlier in the afternoon, at around 3:30 PM, Sharif Osman Hadi was laid to rest beside the mausoleum of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam near Dhaka University Central Mosque.

Present at the burial were Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) Chief Organiser (Southern Region) Hasnat Abdullah, Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan, Amar Desh editor Mahmudur Rahman, leaders from DUCSU, as well as Hadi&rsquo;s family members and relatives.

Hadi&rsquo;s namaz-e-janaza was held at 2:30 PM at South Plaza of Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, where his elder brother, Abu Bakar Siddique, led the janaza in presence of a massive gathering of mourners.

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            <updated>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 13:45:39 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Tarique Rahman is coming on 25 Dec 2025]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has requested supporters not to gather or create any disruption at the London airport during his departure.

Speaking at a Victory Day discussion in London on Tuesday, he said, &#39;&#39;I have been with you for a long time for 17 to 18 years, InShaAllah, I will return home on December 25.&#39;&#39; and urged party supporters not to create any disturbance at the London airport and requested that no one gather there during his departure.

&#39;&#39;On December 25, InShaAllah, I will return to the country. That is why I want to speak to you calmly and peacefully today.&#39;&#39;

The discussion meeting was presided over by BNP Chairperson&rsquo;s Adviser and UK BNP President MA Malik. &quot;Now I say again, the times to come will not be particularly easy. So, everyone must be vigilant, everyone must be united.&quot;

Addressing expatriate BNP activists at the event, Tarique asked: &quot;Can you stay united?&quot; The assembled activists and supporters loudly answered, &#39;&#39;Yes&#39;&#39;. &#39;&#39;I warned you a year ago that difficult times lay ahead. The conspiracies would continue and the election would not be easy. Many of you can now see that what I said then is happening.&#39;&#39;

Tarique Rahman added, &#39;&#39;If we stay united, only then will we be able to implement our plan to rebuild the country. We can build the Bangladesh we dream of and establish accountability only if we remain united.

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            <updated>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:38:01 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[NCP urged EC to consider Khaleda Zia&#039;a illness for election schedule]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) urged the Election Commission to consider the illness of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia before announcing the schedule for the upcoming 13th national election, scheduled for next February.

Speaking at a policy discussion organized by NCP at a Dhaka hotel, Nahid said, &ldquo;The Election Commission (EC) will decide on the schedule. One of the key political leaders&rsquo; health is also a consideration. We hope the election schedule will be announced once all parties are politically ready.&rdquo; He added that EC should ensure all parties are united as the election process begins, emphasizing that the process should not be stalled for any particular party.

&ldquo;We sympathize with the leader of BNP due to her illness. We have urged the EC to take this into account. But the election should take place on time,&rdquo; he said.

Nahid also clarified that NCP has not made any formal or informal agreements with other parties regarding the upcoming polls.

&ldquo;There have been attempts to spread misinformation about us. We will announce our candidate list very soon. Discussions are ongoing regarding a third alliance. Traditional parties with credibility issues have lost public trust, which is why we aim to promote a new wave of politics,&rdquo; he added.

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            <updated>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 05:54:13 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Public will resist authoritarianism and fascism]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman said that although fascists had left power, the influence of fascism still remained in the country, warning that the in any form. He made the remarks while addressing a divisional rally of the eight-party alliance at Laldighi in Chattogram.

Rahman warned that anyone who &ldquo;speaks the language of fascism or behaves like fascists&rdquo; would face public resistance, adding that Bangladesh&rsquo;s youth, students and working class would no longer accept authoritarian practices. &ldquo;We resisted in the past and if anyone rises again, they will be resisted again,&rdquo; he said. He stated that the alliance was not seeking victory for any specific party, but rather the fulfilment of aspirations of the nation&rsquo;s 180 million people, which he said could be achieved through Qur&rsquo;anic principles. Criticising the former government, Jamaat chief alleged that from 2009 to July 2024 citizens lived without freedom of speech or security and corruption, injustice were widespread.

He also claimed Tk 28 lakh crore had been looted and siphoned abroad during that period. Rahman also criticised development projects, alleging poor construction standards. He accused the former administration of targeting religious scholars and referenced past protests by Hefazat-e-Islam, claiming that killings had taken place and that leaders had been mocked by then prime minister.

Rahman further alleged that the previous government tried to use the army and police against the people and damaged key state institutions such as the judiciary, the Election Commission, the Anti-Corruption Commission and the Human Rights Commission.

The rally began shortly before 2 PM, with attendees offering Jumma prayers at Laldighi ground. Senior leaders from several Islamist and opposition groups also addressed the gathering.

The eight-party alliance presented five demands, including a pre-election referendum to implement the July National Charter 2025, introduction of proportional representation, equal opportunities for all parties in the election, visible trials for alleged past repression and corruption and banning political groups accused of supporting authoritarian rule.

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            <updated>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 05:46:05 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Again bulldozers at Dhanmondi 32]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Students and general activits forwarded two bulldozers and began marching toward Dhanmondi 32 and they took position near the former residence and memorial site of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, demanding maximum punishment for ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

At one stage, a group of students hurled bricks and stones at the historic house before returning to the main road. By 12:50PM, the bulldozers remained stationed on the roadside. Students from various other colleges and several bystanders also joined the gathering.

Speaking to reporters, Dhaka College student Jahid said the demonstration was organised to press for the &ldquo;maximum punishment&rdquo; for former prime minister Sheikh Hasina over allegations of mass killings.

&ldquo;Sheikh Mujib established the Awami League as a fascist force through Baksal, and Sheikh Hasina continued that legacy for the last 17 years,&rdquo; he claimed. Jahid added that their symbolic action aimed to &ldquo;eradicate fascism&rdquo; by bulldozing the house at Dhanmondi 32.

Several students accompanied the bulldozers as they moved toward the site. Authorities have not yet issued any formal statement on the procession.

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            <updated>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:44:27 +0000</updated>
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