Desk Report: ‘Many of the advisors have already made liaisons with various political parties, they are thinking about their safe exit’ — Sarjis Alam, the party’s chief organizer (northern region), wants to see the end of their character, about whom National Citizens Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam made such comments. He told reporters at the Rajshahi Chamber of Commerce Bhaban auditorium at 5:30 pm today, Monday. Sarjis said, ‘Our convener has said about them. We want to see the end of their character. Because, the way they were supposed to…
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Many advisors have ‘betrayed’ trust, they are looking for a ‘safe exit’ – Nahid’s comments spark a storm of discussion
Desk Report: Former information advisor to the interim government and convener of the National Citizens Party (NCP) Nahid Islam has made serious allegations against several members of the advisory council. In a recent interview with a private television channel, he claimed that many of the advisors have made liaisons with various political parties and are now thinking about their ‘safe exit’. This explosive comment has led to widespread discussion and criticism on social media Facebook. Videos and photocards of his speech have been posted from various Facebook pages and accounts.…
Read MoreIt’s not me, the people are the masterminds of the July Movement: Tarique Rahman to BBC Bangla
Desk Report: BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman said that he is not the mastermind of the movement that took place in July-August. He never sees himself as the mastermind of this movement. In his words, ‘This movement is the movement of the people. The mastermind of this movement is not any party or individual.’ Tarique Rahman expressed this position in a virtual interview aired on BBC Bangla on Monday. In response to the question whether he sees himself as the mastermind of the July movement, Tarique Rahman said, ‘No. I…
Read MoreTofail Ahmed’s condition ‘critical’
Desk Report: Tofail Ahmed, a student leader of the 1960s, organizer of the 1969 mass uprising and the 1971 Liberation War, a senior leader of the Awami League and former minister, is still alive. However, his condition is ‘critical’, according to his daughter’s son-in-law Dr. Towhiduzzaman. Towhiduzzaman told Ajker newspaper after 11 pm on Saturday (October 4), ‘His condition deteriorated around 8 pm; his pressure and pulse had decreased. It has settled down again. His condition is critical. It has deteriorated more than before. But he is still alive.’ Meanwhile,…
Read MoreNur returns home after treatment in Singapore
Desk Report: Ganadhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur has returned home after 12 days of physical examination in Singapore. He arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital on Saturday evening. He was welcomed by the leaders and activists of the Ganadhikar Parishad and its affiliated organizations. On the night of August 29, the party leaders and activists claimed that Nur and Ganadhikar Parishad General Secretary Rashed Khan, along with at least 50 others, were injured in an attack by law enforcement agencies in front of the party office…
Read MoreBNP will soon give ‘green signal’ to one candidate in each seat: Salahuddin
Desk Report: BNP will soon give ‘green signal’ to one candidate in each seat: Salahuddin BNP is selecting candidates ahead of the 13th National Assembly elections, said Salahuddin Ahmed, a member of the party’s standing committee. He said this while talking to reporters at his residence in Gulshan in the capital on Friday. Salahuddin Ahmed said, “BNP is a large democratic and liberal political party. We have multiple qualified candidates in each seat. There are about 10 to 12 candidates in many seats. Now we are systematically selecting candidates. Soon,…
Read MoreNCP leaders and workers ‘misbehave’ with journalists, boycott Akhtar-Zara’s press conference
Desk Report: Journalists have boycotted a press conference of NCP Member Secretary Akhtar Hossain and Senior Joint Member Secretary Tasnim Zara, alleging that some leaders and activists of the Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) misbehaved with journalists. The incident took place at around 9:45 am today (October 2) at the VIP gate of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. Akhtar Hossain and Tasnim Zara were not at the scene at the time. Later, the NCP media cell expressed its regret in a statement. Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the chief advisor to…
Read MoreNo concerns about Tarique Rahman’s return to the country: Humayun Kabir
Desk Report: No concerns about Tarique Rahman’s return to the country: Humayun Kabir BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has no concerns about his return to the country, said his foreign affairs advisor Humayun Kabir. He told reporters at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport after returning home after a visit to the United States on Thursday. Humayun Kabir said Tarique Rahman will return to the country very soon. There is no concern about his return to the country. BNP will participate in the next national elections under the leadership of Tarique Rahman.…
Read MoreThere is no option but to ban AL: Sargis
Desk Report: The Awami League party will be banned through legal process and there is no other option but to do so, said Sarjis Alam, the chief organizer of the National Citizens Party (NCP) in the northern region. He made these comments while talking to reporters while visiting the Durga Puja pavilion in Maligaon Tentultala in Atwari upazila of Panchagarh on Wednesday. Sarjis Alam said that being deprived of the Shapla symbol despite fulfilling all the legal qualifications is unfair and discriminatory. He alleged that if the Election Commission follows…
Read MoreEveryone has their own religion, everyone has the right to security: Tarique Rahman
Desk Report: BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has extended his greetings to the followers of traditional religions of the country on the occasion of Sharad Durga Puja and Vijaya Dashami. In a message sent to the media on Wednesday, he said, ‘My appeal to the Hindu community, you should celebrate the festival and joy across the country with enthusiasm and security. Spread the message of harmony and harmony. I and my party BNP believe that religion belongs to everyone, the state belongs to everyone. Religion belongs to everyone, everyone has…
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