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Tactics being used to hinder country's democratic journey: BNP's Salahuddin

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed today urged all to refrain from using tactics to further prolong the path to democracy

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Tactics being used to hinder country's democratic journey: BNP's Salahuddin

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BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed today urged all to remain alert about tactics that are hindering the country's journey towards restoring democracy.

"As the days go by, we feel that some cunning tactics are being devised to further prolong the path to democracy… I am calling on all concerned to refrain from that," he said.

The BNP leader was addressing a discussion on "Role of Politicians in Ensuring Human Rights" at the Jatiya Press Club in the capital.

He asked the interim government to expedite the democratic process as soon as possible to establish a representative national parliament and accelerate the responsibility entrusted to them by the people of Bangladesh following the mass uprising.

Though they were assured indirectly that this government is working to arrange the national election by December this year, its activities must be made public and cleared before people, he said.

"Because the longer the journey of transition to democracy, the more scope the deposed dictator and its allies will get to create various kinds of unstable situations. Our proposal is to ensure that that period should not be longer," said Salahuddin.

He said BNP also wants reforms and if the party can come to power, it will implement its 31-point reform proposal to build a prosperous democratic state with the help of all who are in the democratic struggle against fascism.

"We will reform all state structures in democratic ways."

The BNP standing committee member said the interim government needs to identify and implement the election-related reform issues through a national consensus.

"At the same time, an election roadmap including electoral preparation design should be provided. The nation should be assured of it," he added.

If so, he said, the unrest in the country and instability in the economy would go.

Salahuddin expressed concern over the price hike during the holy month of Ramadan.

"The market situation is not good… people are suffering a lot due to the rise in commodity prices," he said.

He asked the government to try to improve the supply of essential items to the market and control the prices of the commodities so that the essential items would remain within the purchasing capacity of the poor.

BNP vice chairman Abdus Salam Pintu, BNP chairperson's advisory council member Abdus Salam, and BNP executive committee member Nazimuddin Alam, among others, spoke on the occasion.​

 

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Tarique urges Islamic scholars to consider unified Ramadan, Eid observance

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has urged the country’s Islamic scholars – Ulema and Mashayekh -- to consider if Ramadan and Eid could be observed on the same day as the rest of the world does in this age of science and technology. “I would like to request you to think about w

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Tarique urges Islamic scholars to consider unified Ramadan, Eid observance
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Published :
Mar 02, 2025 21:53
Updated :
Mar 02, 2025 21:53

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has urged the country’s Islamic scholars – Ulema and Mashayekh -- to consider if Ramadan and Eid could be observed on the same day as the rest of the world does in this age of science and technology.

“I would like to request you to think about whether it is possible in the age of science, whether a way can be found," he said.

He made the request joining an Iftar Mahfil at the Ladies Club in Eskaton in the city on Sunday through a virtual platform from London.

BNP organised the Iftar Mahfil in honour of Ulema, Mashayekh and orphans on the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.

Noting that the Christian community worldwide celebrates Christmas on the same day, Tarique Rahman said, “I would like to request the Ulema and Mashayekh present here and also other knowledgeable Ulema and Mashayekh across the country to think about whether the people of Bangladesh can observe Ramadan and Eid together on the same day as people from all over the world do.”

Tarique said Ramadan teaches self-restraint, patience, and how to stand in solidarity with others from a humanitarian perspective.

He added that Ramadan also teaches the importance of standing by and caring all creatures of Allah.

He asked all to pray to Allah during this Ramandan so that every person can live in peace in Bangladesh. “Let’s pray to Allah so that Allah grants mercy upon our first and final destination, our motherland. We pray to Allah so that every person in our country can live in peace,” he said.

Some 70-80 orphans and students from Farmgate Islamic Mission Madrasah and Shantinagar Bazaar National Muslim Madrasah participated in the event.

Speaking at the event, BNP standing committee member Mirza Abbas said some people from inside and outside the country are trying to create division with the BNP and the Ulema and Mashayekhs.

He said they want this division not only to destroy BNP but also destroy the country by creating a rift. “Foreign evil forces will take advantage of this," he added.

"I don't understand what a second republic is. That means an attempt is on to create division among the nation by making a pretext. Some people who look like you (like the Ulema) are trying to add fuel to the fire," said Mirza Abbas.

BNP Standing Committee members Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar, Dr Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain, Gayeshwar Chandra Roy, Salahuddin Ahmed, Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, BNP publicity secretary Sultan Salahuddin Tuku and religious affairs secretary Rafiqul Islam Jamal, National Imam Association President Maulana Kazi Abu, Islamic thinker Maulana Wali Ullah, Imam of Dhaka Residential Model College Mosque Mufti Mohiuddin Convener of Nationalist Ulama Dal Kazi Selim Reza and its member secretary Advocate Maulana Kazi Mohammad Abul Hossain, among others, were present at the event.​

 

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Beware of attempts to create division: Mirza Abbas

BNP Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas on Sunday warned that attempts are being made to create division in the country and urged Islamic scholars [ulama- mashayekh] to remain vigilant. "A new slogan has emerged recently. I will not criticise it, but I urge you to be cautious about those tw

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Beware of attempts to create division: Mirza Abbas
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Published :
Mar 02, 2025 23:16
Updated :
Mar 02, 2025 23:16

BNP Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas on Sunday warned that attempts are being made to create division in the country and urged Islamic scholars [ulama- mashayekh] to remain vigilant.

"A new slogan has emerged recently. I will not criticise it, but I urge you to be cautious about those two slogans," he said during a brief speech at an Iftar event with orphans and Islamic ulama's.

He said, "I read in the newspaper this morning... I still don't understand what 'Second Independence' or 'Second Republic' means. I don't know if you have understood it. It seems that a particular pretext is being used to create division among the people. Please be aware of this."

The Iftar event, organised by BNP at Eskaton, Dhaka on the first day of Ramadan, was attended by BNP leaders, including Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain and other standing committee members while the party's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman joined virtually from London.

Mirza Abbas further alleged that a some people who dress like,Islamic scholars are pushing this agenda.

"I request you to handle this situation carefully. Inshallah, under the leadership of Tarique Rahman, we will take Bangladesh forward together, united," he added.

Congratulating the attendees, he said, "Some people, both from abroad and within the country, are trying to create a rift between BNP and the Islamic scholars. I just want to remind you that this division is not between BNP and the Islamic scholars."

He warned that such divisions could create cracks through which foreign powers might intervene and attempt to destroy the country.

Hundreds of students from Farmgate Islamia Mission Madrasa and Shantinagar Bazar Jatiya Muslim Madrasa participated in the event.

Among the Islamic scholars present were Subhanbagh Jame Mosque Khatib Maulana Wali Ullah, Dhaka Residential Model College Mosque Khatib Mufti Mohiuddin, National Imam Association President Maulana Kazi Abu Huraira, and Mireswarai Darbar Sharif Pir Maulana Abdul Momen Nasser.

BNP Standing Committee members Jamir Uddin Sarkar, Mirza Abbas, Gayeshwar Chandra Roy, Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, and Salah Uddin Ahmed were also in attendance. Additionally, BNP's Religious Affairs Secretary Rafiqul Islam Jamal, Assistant Religious Affairs Secretary Abdul Bari Danny, Nationalist Ulema Dal Convener Kazi Md. Selim Reza, and Member Secretary Kazi Mohammad Abul Hossain were present.​

 

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Hasina must face trial, but people won’t accept excuse for delaying polls: Mirza Abbas

Bangladesh Nationalists Party (BNP) Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas has said the autocrat Sheikh Hasina must face trial. “Sheikh Hasina must face trial. We all want the fascists to be brought to justice. However, the people will not accept any excuse for delaying the election process,&

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Hasina must face trial, but people won’t accept excuse for delaying polls: Mirza Abbas
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Published :
Mar 04, 2025 21:32
Updated :
Mar 04, 2025 21:32

Bangladesh Nationalists Party (BNP) Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas has said the autocrat Sheikh Hasina must face trial.

“Sheikh Hasina must face trial. We all want the fascists to be brought to justice. However, the people will not accept any excuse for delaying the election process,” he said in response to National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Sarjis Alam’s remarks, “There should be no elections before Sheikh Hasina's trial”.

Mirza Abbas was talking to journalists after visiting BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, who is undergoing treatment at United Hospital in the capital on Tuesday afternoon.

BNP leader Abbas said, “Everything in the country must follow due process. There are domestic and international conspiracies to delay the election. If that happens, it will be a severe blow to the country."

He also expressed concerns about the potential creation of a new form of fascism while trying to combat the current fascism, saying, “One person's thoughts, beliefs, and opinions cannot be imposed on another.”

Earlier at noon, BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi visited Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at United Hospital. He met with the party’s secretary general and inquired about his health.

Last week, Mirza Fakhrul attended a book unveiling event at the book fair in Suhrawardy Udyan. Due to heavy dust at the venue, he began feeling unwell. On Sunday, March 2, he suddenly fell ill and following medical advice, he was admitted to the United Hospital.

Mirza Fakhrul is under the care of Professor Dr N.A.M Momenuzzaman, Chief Cardiology Consultant of United Hospital. His wife Rahat Ara Begum and youngest daughter Mirza Safaruh are by his side during his stay at the hospital.

Mirza Fakhrul’s condition has improved, and he is now in a stable condition, said the doctor.​

 

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Seems Jatiya Party (always some party's B Team) is walking the same way. In a recent Iftar they hosted no party in Bangladesh showed up, but the Indian High Commission did! 🤣
And Indians deny they want to influence politics in Bangladesh. 😀

This VLOG is one by a Bangladeshi Hindu commentator like Pinaki.

 

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Bangladesh’s political fate will be decided only by its people: Fakhrul

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday said Bangladesh’s political fate will be decided only by its people. "The Bangladesh Nationalist Party is committed to upholding democracy, accountability, rule of law, good governance, justice, and

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Bangladesh’s political fate will be decided only by its people: Fakhrul
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Published :
Mar 06, 2025 21:43
Updated :
Mar 06, 2025 21:43

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul said this before attending an Iftar party with foreign diplomats working in Dhaka at the Westin Hotel in the capital on Thursday.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday said Bangladesh’s political fate will be decided only by its people.

"The Bangladesh Nationalist Party is committed to upholding democracy, accountability, rule of law, good governance, justice, and humanity. We want to ensure that Bangladesh’s political fate will be decided only by its people,” he said.

Mirza Fakhrul said this before attending an Iftar party with foreign diplomats working in Dhaka at the Westin Hotel in the capital on Thursday.

“We hope that our global friends and partners will respect the global norms of ‘non-interference','sovereignty’, '' and ‘peaceful resolution of disputes’ for our collective development. We look forward to working closely with our partners to ensure the collective progress of our region through democracy and liberal trade partnerships, and we look forward to increasing people-to-people contact in the days to come.”

The BNP Secretary General said, “Today, as we share this Iftar, we are reminded of our values of justice, resilience, and unity. The people of Bangladesh deserve a future free from fear, oppression, and political uncertainty.”

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir sat at a table with British High Commissioner Sarah Cook, former US Ambassador John Danilowicz, Pakistani Ambassador Syed Ahmed Maruf, and Turkish Ambassador Ramis Sen at the Iftar.

In addition, US Charge d’Affaires Tracey Anne Jacobson, German Ambassador Achim Troster, Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen, Indian High Commissioner Pranay Kumar Verma, European Union Ambassador Michael William Miller, and diplomats from various countries including Russia, Japan, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Norway, Sweden, Spain, France, Italy, South Korea, Nepal, and Iraq participated in the event.

Diplomats from various international organizations, including various UN agencies, also attended the event.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, on behalf of party Chairperson Khaleda Zia and Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, greeted the diplomats at the iftar.

Before the iftar, the BNP Secretary General exchanged greetings with the diplomats.

Party’s standing committee members Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain, Jamir Uddin Cirkar, Mirza Abbas, Abdul Moyeen Khan, Nazrul Islam Khan, Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, Salah Uddin Ahmed, Selima Rahman, Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku and Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, Vice Chairman Altaf Hossain Chowdhury and Abdul Awal Mintoo, Chairperson’s Advisory Council members Fazle Elahi Akbar, Abdul Qayyum, Ismail Zabihullah, Bijon Kanti Sarkar, Zahir Uddin Swapan, Tanvirul Islam and Enamul Haque Chowdhury, central leaders Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie, Rashiduzzaman Millat, Shama Obaid, Mir Helal, Moudud Hossain Alamgir, Tabith Awal, Ishraq Hossain, Mahmuda Habiba and Farzana Sharmin Putul and BNP Chairperson’s Private Secretary ABM Abdus Sattar participated in the iftar.

Also present were Professor Mahbub Ullah, Shafiq Rehman, retired Major General Moniruzzaman, Debapriya Bhattacharya, Badiul Alam Majumder, Kamal Ahmed, Borhan Uddin Khan, Tofail Ahmed, Shahiduz Zaman, John Rosario, editors Matiur Rahman (Prothom Alo), Mahfuz Anam (Daily Star), Toufiq Imroz Khalidi (bdnews24.com), AMM Bahauddin (Dainik Inqilab), Abdul Hai Sikder (Dainik Jugantor), Kamal Uddin Sabuj (Desh Rupantor), Hasan Hafiz (Kaler Konth), Rezaul Karim Lotus (Daily Sun) and others.

After Iftar and Maghrib prayers, the diplomats also attended a dinner.​

 

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Tarique calls for prioritising women empowerment for progress

Urging all to stay alert in preventing women from neglect, abuse, or oppression, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Friday said women empowerment must be a top priority for progress. "Women's rights are a fundamental condition for global advancement in peace, security, human rights, and su

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Tarique calls for prioritising women empowerment for progress
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Published :
Mar 08, 2025 00:16
Updated :
Mar 08, 2025 00:16

Urging all to stay alert in preventing women from neglect, abuse, or oppression, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Friday said women empowerment must be a top priority for progress.

"Women's rights are a fundamental condition for global advancement in peace, security, human rights, and sustainable development," he said in a message marking International Women's Day.

Tarique stressed the importance of safeguarding women from neglect and repression, and ensuring they are not deprived of their fundamental rights.

He also expressed his best wishes for the success of this year's theme for International Women's Day: "For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment."

In the message on International Women's Day, the BNP Acting Chairman called upon all to work sincerely towards the development and welfare of women.

He also wished success of this year's theme for International Women's Day, "For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment".

Tarique said International Women's Day is a day of profound significance, highlighting the economic, political, and social contributions of women globally. "This day fosters awareness and encourages respect for women's rights."

In Bangladesh, he said, the importance of this day is immense as half of its population is women. "So, if the progress of women's is achieved, the overall development of the nation will be possible. Realising this truth, martyr President Ziaur Rahman took groundbreaking steps to ensure greater participation of women in social and state activities.

Continuing this legacy, Tarique said former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia implemented a range of initiatives aimed at advancing the socio-economic status of women and promoting education for all.

During her tenures, he said, Khaleda Zia's government made significant strides in the education sector for women.

"The enrollment rate in primary schools increased to 97%. Female students were brought under scholarship schemes, and gender equality in schools was established. Two new cadet colleges and three polytechnic institutes were opened for girls, and with US support, the Asia University for Women was established in Chattogram," the BNP leader mentioned.

He said Khaleda Zia established a national university and an open university and approved private universities and medical colleges to encourage higher education, expanding opportunities for higher education for women.

Tarique also said Khaleda introduced a unique programme to promote education at the primary level, ensuring that education became mandatory across the country.

On July 1, 1993, he said primary education was made compulsory, and a Food-for-Education programme was launched to encourage the poor to seek education.

Besides, the BNP leader said secondary education for girls in rural areas became free, and a nationwide scholarship programme for female students in secondary schools was introduced.

"These initiatives provided women with a platform for empowerment and integration into the mainstream development process, which ultimately sparked self-confidence among them and paved the way for economic independence," he observed.

At the same time, Tarique said, women find a way to become economically self-reliant.

"With women's education, training, and equal opportunities to compete with men, the progress of society and the development of the state accelerate. We must work together to ensure the strong presence of women in all activities in the changing world," he said.​