Dhaka, July 7 — BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed has called for a thorough parliamentary debate on reforming Bangladesh’s emergency powers, stressing the need to amend Article 141 of the Constitution to prevent its political misuse. Speaking after the 10th session of the National Consensus Commission, Salahuddin stated that major political parties have reached […]
Read MoreTulip Siddiq was among the UK lawmakers who voted to designate the campaign group Palestine Action as a “terrorist” organisation. On Wednesday, the UK Parliament voted 385 to 26 in favour of the measure against the group. A post on X from 5Pillars mentioned Tulip among the MPs, stating, “The following Muslim MPs voted FOR […]
Read MoreDhaka: The struggle must continue until justice and the rule of law are established in Bangladesh, BNP acting chairperson Tarique Rahman said today (5 July). In a statement on the occasion of the holy Ashura, Tarique claimed that the last 16 years under the “fallen fascist Awami government” have been marked by sham elections, rigging votes, […]
Read MoreDHAKA, July 3: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday urged Japan to further strengthen its co-operation with Bangladesh in areas such as investment, fisheries, Rohingya humanitarian response, and youth development, including education and sports. The Chief Adviser made these remarks during his meeting with Miyazaki Katsura, Executive Senior Vice President of JICA (Japan International […]
Read MoreDhaka : Strict action will be taken if any army personnel found to be involved in the enforced disappearance cases, the Army Headquarters said today (3 July). “Several army members, who were on deputation to various organisations, have been accused of involved in disappearance cases. The matter is under investigation,” said Md Shafiqul Islam, colonel […]
Read MoreBy Masum Billah Dhaka, 2 July 2025 —Bangladesh Nationalist Party- BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed has dismissed the proposal to hold local government elections under an interim government as “unrealistic”, citing the staggered terms of various local bodies across the country. Speaking to reporters following a meeting of the National Consensus Commission (NCC), Salahuddin […]
Read MoreWashington, June 28, 2025: Bangladesh has continued its consultations with the United States on finalising the Agreement on Reciprocal Tariff. The latest round of discussions took place on Thursday, where the Bangladesh side was led by National Security Advisor Dr. Khalilur Rahman and the US side by US Assistant Trade Representative Brendan Lynch. “We made […]
Read MoreDhaka, June 27, 2025 — Bangladeshi business leader and agricultural visionary Abdul Awal Mintoo is set to receive the prestigious World Food Prize 2025, marking a significant milestone as the first Bangladeshi entrepreneur to be honored with this global accolade. The World Food Prize Foundation of the United States has named 39 individuals from 27 […]
Read MoreZohran Mamdani’s stunning win in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary has sparked jubilation across the city’s South Asian immigrant communities – particularly among Bangladeshi women, many of whom were at the heart of his grassroots campaign. In his victory speech after the 24 June primary, Mamdani made it clear who he credits for the […]
Read MoreBy Masum Billah Dhaka, 25 June 2025 — The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has endorsed the proposal to limit an individual’s tenure as Prime Minister to a maximum of 10 years over their lifetime, but firmly rejected any version of the proposed National Constitutional Council (NCC), calling it an attempt to erode the authority of […]
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