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Talks of a deal with India are baseless, just Jamaat's propaganda: BNP

BNP has termed the statement made by Jamaat-e-Islami’s Naib-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher about a deal with India, as ‘political propaganda’

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Talks of a deal with India are baseless, just Jamaat's propaganda: BNP
Staff Correspondent Dhaka
Published: 24 Jan 2026, 15: 49

BNP's election steering committee spokesman and advisor to the party chairman Tarique Rahman, Mahdi Amin, speaking today, Saturday, at BNP's election office in Gulshan of the capital from BNP's media cell Facebook page

BNP has termed the statement by Jamaat-e-Islami’s Naib-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher about a deal with India, as ‘political propaganda’. The party said there is no evidence to support any allegation of a deal between BNP and India. It is a baseless attempt to spread deliberate confusion.

These remarks were made by Mahdi Amin, spokesperson of BNP’s election steering committee and adviser to the party’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman, in response to journalists’ questions at a press briefing held today, Saturday, at BNP’s election office in Gulshan of the capital.

In response to a question from journalists, Mahdi Amin said that a senior Jamaat leader, who claimed that BNP had a deal with India, has been unable, and will be unable, to provide any evidence in support of that claim.

He said, “The information that is being claimed to have appeared in the media has no minimum basis or truth. Therefore, we consider it a tactic to create political controversy or propaganda.” He added that if false information is generating confusion, it may also be due to the ignorance of the leader involved. However, BNP’s position is clear, any claim of a deal between BNP and India is completely baseless.

Last Thursday morning, at an election rally in Chufua area of Kalikapur union in Chauddagram upazila, Cumilla, Jamaat leader Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher said that a report had appeared in India’s Anandabazar newspaper, claiming that the leader of a rival party had made a deal with India on three conditions. The rival party did not deny the report. Mahdi Amin was referring to these remarks.

Mahdi Amin further said that the aspiration for a people’s uprising means establishing positive politics. There is no place there for propaganda, political tactics, or misgovernance. He added, “BNP’s politics is inherently pro-Bangladesh. Under the leadership of our leader Tarique Rahman, BNP’s politics is founded on putting Bangladesh’s interests, sovereignty, and the empowerment of its people first.”

Referring to the party’s past positions, Mahdi Amin said that BNP has continuously mobilised along the Teesta and Padma rivers to demand a fair share of water. BNP was also the first to protest after incidents of killings along the border. According to him, standing against hegemony under the leadership of Shaheed Ziaur Rahman and the national leader Khaleda Zia is the political tradition of BNP.

Election hotline launched

At the press briefing, Mahdi Amin announced that BNP has launched an Election Hotline to strengthen direct communication with citizens and provide election-related information. The hotline number is 16543, and the WhatsApp hotline number is 01806977577.

He said that BNP’s goal is to ensure a transparent, credible, and citizen-friendly election by involving citizens from both cities and villages across the country. He also mentioned that many people have contacted the hotline and received assistance on various issues.

Caution on family and farmer cards

Regarding family cards and farmer cards, Mahdi Amin said that a fraudulent network is trying to collect money in some areas under the pretext of issuing these cards. He made it clear that if BNP comes to power, these cards will be distributed completely free of cost and through government initiative to the genuine beneficiaries. He said, “If anyone demands money in the name of these cards, it is completely undesirable and unacceptable.” He urged citizens to inform BNP of any such incidents and, if necessary, seek the assistance of law enforcement agencies.​

 

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Jamaat deputy chief says ‘family card’ is fake

NCP’s Hasnat cautions against attempts to seize polling centres

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Jamaat deputy chief says ‘family card’ is fake

NCP’s Hasnat cautions against attempts to seize polling centres

By Our Correspondent, Cumilla

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s Nayeb-e-Ameer and former member of parliament Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher today said the “family card”, pledged by BNP, is fake.

“I have talked to the chief election commissioner about this card and he said such cards are unlawful. He also instructed that anyone carrying such cards should be detained. Any activity involving such cards also violate the electoral code of conduct,” he added.

Taher, who is Jamaat’s candidate for the Cumilla-1 constituency, made the remarks as the chief guest at an election rally at Cheora union of Chauddagram upazila this afternoon.

He further alleged that a certain political party has once again compromised with India and is trying to return to power by what he described as “selling Bangladesh to India”. “However, the people of this country, including 40 million youths, will not allow this to happen.”

Speaking as a special guest, Hasnat Abdullah, chief organiser of the southern region of National Citizen Party (NCP), said, “Just as freedom of expression exists, so too does the freedom to express dissent.”

He said the “footsteps of fascism” are once again being heard, and cautioned against plans to seize polling centres in the upcoming election. “Those -- who are thinking about taking control of centres -- please take your parents’ blessing while leaving home [on election day].”

Former president of Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir, Zahidul Islam called upon all to hand over those who create chaos to the police. “Those who try to obstruct voting will not be spared.”

Other speakers at the rally included Cumilla North district Jamaat Secretary Saiful Islam Shahid, upazila Jamaat Ameer Mahfuzur Rahman, former ameer Sahab Uddin, central Joint Vice-President of Sramik Kalyan Federation Mujibur Rahman Bhuiyan, and upazila Khelafat Majlis President Maulana Shahjalal and upazila Jamaat Secretary Belal Hossain.

The rally was presided over by industrialist Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhuiyan Naim and moderated by Mohammad Yusuf.​

 

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15 hurt in Lalmonirhat BNP-Jamaat clash

A violent clash has broken out in Hatibandha Upazila of Lalmonirhat between activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami amid election campaigning. At least 15 people from both sides were injured in Sunday’s incident, and four to five motorcycles were damaged, spre

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15 hurt in Lalmonirhat BNP-Jamaat clash

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Jan 25, 2026 21:52
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Jan 25, 2026 21:52

A violent clash has broken out in Hatibandha Upazila of Lalmonirhat between activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami amid election campaigning.

At least 15 people from both sides were injured in Sunday’s incident, and four to five motorcycles were damaged, spreading panic in the area.

According to Shahin Mohammad Aman Ullah, chief of Hatibandha Police, the incident occurred at Kasaitari of Tongvanga Union.

Locals said workers of Jamaat’s candidate Anwarul Islam Raju were campaigning under the “Weighing Scale” symbol.

When a few female Jamaat supporters went to the residence of BNP candidate Hasan Rajib Pradhan, they were allegedly blocked.

A verbal altercation escalated into a back-and-forth chase, eventually triggering a physical clash.

Stones, bricks, and sticks were used, resulting in injuries and property damage.

Police, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), and RAB personnel arrived at the scene and restored order.

Jamaat candidate Raju said, “Our female workers were attacked while campaigning peacefully. At least 10 of our supporters were injured and several motorcycles vandalised.”

BNP candidate Rajib denied the allegation, saying: “It was Jamaat’s workers who first attacked our supporters.”

Officer Shahin said, “The clash was election-related. The situation is now under control. No written complaints have been filed by either side so far.”

The site was later inspected by Returning Officer and Deputy Commissioner HM Rokib Haydar and Lalmonirhat Superintendent of Police Asaduzzaman, who confirmed that necessary legal steps would be taken.​

 

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A party using dictator’s rhetoric against BNP: Tarique

Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday accused a political party of adopting the rhetoric of a dictator who fled the country to target the BNP...

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A party using dictator’s rhetoric against BNP: Tarique
Staff Correspondent 28 January, 2026, 00:21

BNP chairman Tarique Rahman addresses an election rally on the Mymensingh Circuit House ground on Tuesday. | Focus Bangla photo

Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday accused a political party of adopting the rhetoric of a dictator who fled the country to target the BNP.Bangladesh travel guides

The BNP leader, addressing a divisional rally in Mymensingh, hinted at the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and said that, although they claim the BNP was corrupt, two of their members served in the BNP government from 2001 to 2006. He added that if the BNP were truly so bad, those members should have resigned.

Referring to the BNP-led four-party alliance government between 2001 and 2006, Tarique highlighted that two ministers from Jamaat remained in government throughout the term.

‘They stayed in office knowing that Khaleda Zia was taking strict measures against corruption,’ he said.

Tarique urged people, regardless of caste, creed, or religion, to remain united like in 1971 and the July uprising to ensure his party’s victory in the February 12 election and rebuild the country.

He said that in both 1971 and 2024, people stood shoulder to shoulder without asking ‘who came from the hills or the plains, or who was Muslim, Christian, or from another faith.’

‘This time, on February 12, we must stand united again. If we remain united, just as we won independence and removed autocracy, we will be able to build the Bangladesh we dream of,’ he said.

He urged everyone to pledge to transform Bangladesh into a nation genuinely governed by its citizens.

Tarique, accompanied by his wife Zubaida Rahman, arrived in Mymensingh by road at about 3:30pm as part of his countrywide election campaign.

Before taking the stage, Tarique spoke with family members of those killed and injured in the July uprising and in democratic movements against Sheikh Hasina over the past 17 years.

Calling for early voter turnout, Tarique urged party supporters to arrive at polling centres at dawn on the election day.

He said that voters should cast their ballots promptly but remain at the centres to ensure votes were properly counted.

He warned that in the past, votes had been denied or tampered with and emphasised the need for vigilance to prevent any fraud this time.

The rally was presided over by Mymensingh-5 candidate and south district convener Zakir Hossain Babul.

After concluding the Mymensingh rally, Tarique left for Gazipur to attend his next campaign event at Rajbari College ground.​

 

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Sherpur Jamaat leader dies after clash with BNP men

BNP suspends 41-member Sherpur district convening committee after the clash

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Sherpur Jamaat leader dies after clash with BNP men

BNP suspends 41-member Sherpur district convening committee after the clash

By Our Correspondent, Mymensingh

Maulana Md Rezaul Karim

A Jamaat leader, reportedly injured in a clash with BNP activists, died at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital around 9:45 pm on Wednesday night.

The deceased has been identified as Maulana Md Rezaul Karim, 42, secretary of Jamaat’s Sreebordi upazila unit in Sherpur, said Nuruzzaman Badal, Jamaat candidate from Sherpur-3 (Jhenaigati-Sreebordi).

Rezaul sustained critical injuries along with some 50 Jamaat activists and supporters in clashes with BNP men this afternoon.

Rezaul and two others -- Aminul Islam and Maulana Tahirul Islam -- were referred to MMCH where Rezaul died. Maulana Tahirul was later sent to Dhaka, said Nuruzzaman.

The clash broke out over seating arrangements at a programme around 3:00pm at the Jhenaigati Upazila Mini Stadium ground, leaving at least 65 people injured, locals and witnesses said.

They said the upazila administration organised the programme, where candidates for the Sherpur-3 constituency were invited to present their electoral manifestos before voters.

Jhenaigati UNO Ashraful Alam Rasel was expected to preside over the event.

However, supporters of the BNP- and Jamaat-nominated candidates got into an altercation over sitting in the front row, triggering the clash.

Of the injured, 45 were taken to the Jhenaigati Upazila Health Complex, where 25 were admitted and 20 received primary treatment, said physician Arup Saha.

Another 20 injured were admitted to Sherpur General Hospital, confirmed medical assistant Md Yasin Hossain.

Several motorcycles and over 100 chairs were vandalised during the clash, witnesses said.

In a Facebook post, Nuruzzaman alleged that BNP supporters arrived late and, following an argument and scuffle over chairs, attacked Jamaat supporters with “local weapons”.

He claimed more than 50 Jamaat supporters were injured.

BNP candidate for Sherpur-3 Mahmudul Haque Rubel and Nuruzzaman made counter allegations against each other’s supporters over the violence.

In a press release issued around evening soon after the clash, BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said the 41-member Sherpur district BNP convening committee, led by Convener Advocate Sirajul Islam and Member Secretary ABM Mamunur Rashid Palash, has been suspended until further notice.

Sherpur Superintendent of Police Md Kamrul Islam said security personnel rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control. Additional law enforcers were deployed in the area to prevent further violence, he said.

No case was filed in this connection till the filing of the report early today.

Meanwhile, protesting the death, students of Dhaka University and Jagannath University brought out separate processions on their campuses early today.

At Dhaka University, a group of students marched through the campus. A couple of Ducsu members, including VP Md Abu Shadik, were seen in the procession.

At Jagannath University, around 100 students brought out a procession from the main gate around 12:45am and marched around the campus.

Participants were seen chanting slogans against the BNP.​