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                                <updated>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:29:12 +0000</updated>
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            <title><![CDATA[MPO teachers are allowed for local polls: Law Minister]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman stated that no legal barrier prevents MPO-enlisted teachers from participating in local government elections.

He made the statement on Monday (October 19) morning following the inauguration of the new Primary Teachers&#39; Training Institute building in Jhenaidah.

The law minister noted that MPO-enlisted teachers will be able to contest local government elections in the same manner they did previously. Expressing optimism about conducting fair and peaceful local government polls, he urged the public to maintain confidence in the government.

Earlier in the morning, the law minister attended a meeting of the 250-bed Jhenaidah General Hospital Management Committee as the chief guest. Representatives from the district administration, police, health department, and local BNP leaders were present at the event.

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            <updated>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:29:12 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[I would now work against drugs:  Ishraque Hossain]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Liberation War Affairs State Minister Ishraque Hossain has said he will make a final announcement regarding his resignation from the post at the National Press Club at 2:00 PM today.

According to a post on his verified Facebook page on Monday morning (October 19) the minister said, i would also face journalists on the occasion.

In the post, Ishraque said, he had seen some self-proclaimed civil society members celebrating the news on Facebook. He expressed hope that if the country ever needed another movement or struggle, they would return from abroad, inspired by nationalist ideals, to join it.

State minister said, &#39;&#39;i would now work against drugs with a hundred times more enthusiasm as a BNP activist rather than as a member of parliament or state minister.&#39;&#39;

He also said, I would intensify cleanliness campaigns and visit different districts to strengthen the organizational capacity nationwide.

&ldquo;Not minister, but the fight against drugs! Eliminate drugs, eliminate drugs&rdquo; he wrote.

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            <updated>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:23:46 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Opposition is non-cooperative on constitutional amendments: Home Minister]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.presstoday.news/news/article/politics/471" />
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                <![CDATA[Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said that the opposition party is non cooperative with the government on constitutional amendments to implement the July Charter, urging it to work in the interest of the country&rsquo;s 180 million people. &ldquo;National expectations cannot be fulfilled without upholding the spirit of July. Implementing the July Charter requires both legal and constitutional processes. This will necessitate amendments to the Constitution,&rdquo; he said.

The minister alleged that the opposition was not cooperating with the government on the issue, adding that it could have considered the initiative a process of constitutional reform.

&ldquo;The opposition leader has said they will not cooperate with the government. However, we want them to cooperate with the 180 million people of the country,&rdquo; Salahuddin said.

He made the remarks on Monday morning while speaking as a special guest at the inauguration of the July Memorial at Osmani Udyan in the capital.

Describing the unveiling of the memorial plaque as a source of national inspiration, the home minister said the July uprising had not taken place overnight.

&ldquo;We had to sustain a continuous movement from 2009 to 2024 to bring about the July mass uprising. Therefore, its memory must remain alive in our national life,&rdquo; he said.

He also stressed the importance of reflecting the spirit of July in the country&rsquo;s theatre, arts and cultural activities in the future.

Salahuddin Ahmed said the government was committed to implementing the spirit of the July uprising and that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was working towards that goal.

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            <updated>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:13:45 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[8 Jubo League leaders have arrested in Uttarkhan.]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Police have arrested eight leaders of the Jubo League, the banned organisational wing of the Awami League, during a secret meeting in the capital&rsquo;s Uttarkhan area.

The arrests were made during a police raid in the Taltala area on Saturday night, Uttarkhan police said.

According to Uttarkhan Police Station OC, the raid was conducted based on confidential information that Jubo League leaders were holding a clandestine meeting in the area.

Police arrested eight leaders during the operation, while at least 30 unidentified leaders and activists managed to flee, the OC said.

Legal proceedings are underway against those arrested.

Police are continuing their efforts to identify and arrest the other individuals who fled the scene.

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            <updated>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 06:01:51 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[PM Tarique Rahman&#039;s 19th Jail-Free Day today]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[DHAKA, Sept 3, 2026 - The 19th &lsquo;Jail-Free Day&rsquo; of BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is being observed today with the party recalling the period as one of the most difficult chapters of his political life.

Tarique Rahman was arrested on March 7, 2007 in a plot to fulfil political vendetta during the illegal 1/11 government. After being imprisoned for about 18 months without trial, he was released on bail on September 3, 2008.

In the early hours of March 7, 2007, the then BNP Senior Joint Secretary General, Tarique Rahman, was arrested from his Dhaka Cantonment residence and imprisoned. He was subjected to brutal torture while in prison.

After securing bail in all the false and politically motivated cases filed against him, he went to England in 2008 for better treatment. After living abroad for a long time, he returned to fascism-free Bangladesh on December 25, 2025.

Then, in the parliamentary elections held on February 12, 2026, the country&rsquo;s people gave BNP the responsibility of running the state. After forming the government based on the people&#39;s mandate, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman is currently running the country as the Prime Minister.(BSS)

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            <updated>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:45:53 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[BNP Media Cell&#039;s graphic designer relieved of duties]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[A member of the BNP Media Cell&rsquo;s digital team and graphic designer, Tanim Sufiani, has been relieved of all responsibilities on Monday following the publication of information on social media about his previous political activities.

The decision was announced in a notice signed by BNP Media Cell Convener Dr Moudud Hossain Alamgir Pavel. The notice said the decision took effect from the day it&#39;s issued.

According to the notice, the authorities of the BNP Media Cell came across information published on social media regarding Sufiani&rsquo;s previous political activities. The matters were considered contrary to professional transparency, mutual trust and the organisation&rsquo;s internal policies.

In light of this, the relevant authorities decided to relieve Sufiani of all responsibilities at the BNP Media Cell, including his position as a graphic designer on the digital team, effective Aug 24.

The notice further said that following his removal, Sufiani would no longer have any representation or association using the BNP Media Cell&rsquo;s name, identity, position or responsibilities. He would also have no further involvement in the internal activities of the Media Cell.UNB

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            <updated>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:08:37 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Muktijoddha Dal pays tribute at Zia family graves]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Leaders and activists of the Jatiyatabadi Muktijoddha Dal on Tuesday paid tribute to the graves of BNP founder and former president Ziaur Rahman and former prime minister Khaleda Zia by placing floral wreaths.

They placed the wreaths at Ziaur Rahman&rsquo;s grave in the capital&rsquo;s Sher-e-Bangla Nagar area around 10:30am, marking the 34th founding anniversary of the Jatiyatabadi Muktijoddha Dal.

After the tribute, special prayers and a munajat were offered seeking the eternal peace of the souls of Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia.

Central and metropolitan-level leaders and activists of the Jatiyatabadi Muktijoddha Dal were present on the occasion.

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            <updated>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:43:36 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Sheikh Hasina coming back !]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been living in exile in India and has been sentenced to death in absentia in a crimes against humanity case, has said she plans to return to Bangladesh by December and surrender before a court.

In an exclusive interview with Reuters, Hasina said she would return alongside senior Awami League leaders currently living abroad. The nearly hour-long telephone interview, conducted on Thursday night, was her first direct interview with an international media outlet since she was ousted from power on August 5, 2024, during the student-led mass uprising and fled the country.

Although Hasina had earlier indicated in a written interview with NDTV that she intended to return this year, this is the first time she has suggested a timeframe.

Awami League remains banned in Bangladesh, while Hasina, 78, has been sentenced to death in absentia by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT).

&quot;If I return to the country, they can arrest me, even kill me. But I have to go,&quot; she told Reuters.

Explaining her decision, Hasina said, &quot;The leaders and workers of my party are being subjected to extreme oppression. If death comes, I want it to come on the soil of my own country, where my parents lie, where their blood was shed.&quot;

Last November, the ICT sentenced Hasina to death in absentia after finding her guilty of ordering a deadly crackdown on the 2024 student movement.

According to a UN report, around 1,400 people were killed during the unrest. Hasina has consistently denied allegations that she ordered the killings.

India&#39;s decision to shelter Hasina has strained relations between Dhaka and New Delhi, with Bangladesh repeatedly requesting her extradition.

&quot;They want to bring me back. They are repeatedly writing to India to send me back. But I will go myself,&quot; she said.

Reuters reported that Hasina&#39;s return could further reshape Bangladesh&#39;s political landscape as the BNP-led government seeks to stabilise the country after two years of political turmoil. It also noted that her return could influence relations between Bangladesh and India.

There was no immediate response from the Bangladesh government&#39;s spokesperson or India&#39;s Ministry of External Affairs to Hasina&#39;s remarks.

Hasina said cases had been filed against nearly all Awami League leaders and activists, forcing many into hiding.

&quot;I have told everyone, this time I will return home. You will also have to return one day. We will all surrender to the court together,&quot; she said.

However, she did not specify the exact date of her return or identify the court where she intends to surrender.

&quot;I believe in justice. Once the trial process begins, people will see how farcical this court is ? &quot;and I want to prove that,&quot; she said.

Hasina also denied holding any secret discussions with the Bangladesh government or any foreign government regarding her return.

&quot;Democracy, voting rights, the political rights of the Awami League, and justice are not subjects of any secret discussions,&quot; she said.

The former prime minister said she was not concerned about imprisonment, noting that she had previously been jailed after returning from exile in 1981 for protesting military rule and again in 2007 under the military-backed caretaker government on corruption charges.

Reflecting on her departure from Bangladesh in August 2024, Hasina said she fled out of fear for her life as protesters advanced towards her residence.

&quot;When a government remains in power for a long time, mistakes can happen. No government is above mistakes. However, it is for the people to judge what was right or wrong. I leave that judgment to them,&quot; she said.

Despite the ban on Awami League activities, Hasina said she had already announced an online meeting with party leaders from 125 of the country&#39;s 300 parliamentary constituencies as part of efforts to reorganise the party.

Calling for the ban to be lifted, she said, &quot;They may have punished me and I may not be able to participate in the elections. But why should they ban the Awami League? If we have done something wrong, let the people decide.&quot;

Reuters also noted that former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, who is also living in India and has been sentenced to death in absentia, could not be reached for comment. The news agency said it was also unable to contact other Awami League leaders.

Courtsy: Daily Bangladesh Observer

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            <updated>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:28:30 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Awami League turns 77; party chief in exile]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Today marks the 77th founding anniversary of the Awami League (AL), whose political activities are banned and party chief is in exile.

The party was established on June 23, 1949, as Awami Muslim League at Rose Garden in the capital&#39;s old part.

At the time of its establishment, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was in jail and he was made joint general secretary of the party then.

At the party&#39;s first council session, Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani was elected president and Shamsul Haque was elected general secretary.

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            <updated>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:42:42 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[&#039;Sobar Agee Bangladesh (Bangladesh First)&#039;: PM]]></title>
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            <id>http://www.presstoday.news/news/article/politics/384</id>
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                <![CDATA[BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday sought the cooperation of his party&#39;s grassroots leaders to implement the party&#39;s election manifesto.

&quot;The government cannot succeed without the support and coordination of the party. So, we have to enter into a &#39;new struggle&#39; to implement all the promises (we) made to the people before the election,&quot; he said.

The BNP chairman added: &quot;One of our battles has ended. Now another battle has begun. That is to implement the commitments we made to the people&quot;.

He said this in his opening speech as the chief guest at a views-exchange meeting with grassroots leaders of BNP, Jubo Dal, Swechchhasebak Dal and Chhatra Dal at the Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB) auditorium in the city&#39;s Farmgate area this morning.

The closed-door meeting began around 10:45 am with the slogan &#39;Sobar Agee Bangladesh (Bangladesh First)&#39;.]]>
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            <updated>Sat, 09 May 2026 09:58:30 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Who is next after Mamata ?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.presstoday.news/news/article/politics/380" />
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                <name> <![CDATA[The Press Today Admin]]></name>
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                <![CDATA[The BJP is set to govern Bengal for the first time since Independence. The TMC&rsquo;s vote share collapsed from 48% in 2021 to 40.8% &quot; a loss of more than 7 percentage points. Banerjee lost her own constituency, Bhabanipur, by 15,105votes. The decisive shift came in the second phase, covering 142 seats: BJP, which won just 18 of those in 2021, won 66 on Monday, reports NDTV.

Turnout rose sharply, with 63.4 million votes cast at 93%, against 59.9 million and 82.3% five years ago. To many observers, the BJP&rsquo;s Bengal win is the biggest political moment for the party since the 2014 Lok Sabha victory that installed Narendra Modi at the Centre.

&ldquo;It is basically a lack of rule of law that the people of Bengal voted against,&rdquo; said Abhirup Sarkar, former economist with the Indian Statistical Institute. &ldquo;Everyone suffered, especially industries and business, due to extortion and crime. This is the first time both Hindus and Muslims wanted to vote against the TMC.&rdquo;

The middle class and upper middle class, he added, shunned TMC specifically for governance failure &quot; a pattern most visible in Kolkata, where BJP swept seats Banerjee&rsquo;s government had long held. &ldquo;In districts where big leaders are based in Kolkata, TMC has not done well.&rdquo;

Before the first vote was cast, the election had been shaped by a special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral roll notified in October 2025.

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            <updated>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:36:28 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[BNP will face same fate as AL : 11-party alliance]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[The 11-party alliance held a protest rally in the capital on Saturday, demanding immediate implementation of the referendum results and protesting the government&#39;s stance against the verdict.

At a rally and procession held at the National Mosque Baitul Mukarram premises in the afternoon, leaders of the alliance claimed that the government is turning fascist by opposing reforms and the results of the referendum.

They warned that if BNP tries to establish fascism, it will face the same fate as the previous government.

From the afternoon onward, leaders and activists arrived at the rally venue in small processions from different parts of the capital.

Many carried placards with slogans such as &quot;Implement the July Charter&quot; and &quot;We Must Respect the Referendum.&quot; Participants chanted slogans in favor of the referendum and against the government&#39;s position.

The protest rally was organized by Dhaka Metropolitan City unit of the 11-party alliance, chaired by Jamaat-e-Islami Naib-e-Amir ATM Azharul Islam. Senior leaders of the coalition addressed the gathering in turn.

Speakers accused the government of disregarding the aspirations of the people and taking a stance against the referendum results. They strongly criticized the current political situation and warned that if the verdict is not implemented immediately, a tougher movement will be launched.

They also stressed the need for constitutional reform to ensure the people&#39;s voting rights and the reflection of their opinions.

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            <updated>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:54:53 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[1972 constitution couldn&#039;t protect us: MP Shafiqul]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Opposition Party Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami MP Shafiqul Islam declared in parliament on Monday that if the constitution were to be strictly adhered to, both the prime minister and home minister would not be in the country but abroad, while defending the referendum and July Charter Implementation Order amid ongoing debate.

Speaking during discussion on the motion of thanks to the President&#39;s address in the Jatiya Sangsad, Shafiqul Islam said, &quot;If we had to follow the constitution, the prime minister should not be in Bangladesh but outside the country. If the constitution had to be followed, the current home minister should now be outside the country.&quot;

The Jamaat MP expressed concern about potential discrimination similar to the past 17 years and said he has not seen effective progress in the trial for Sharif Osman Hadi&#39;s killing since the current government took office.

Pointing to the ruling party&#39;s stance on the referendum and July Charter Implementation Order, he said, &quot;If the constitution could have protected us, we would have had to search its pages to remove sand trucks that day. If the 1972 constitution could protect us, we would not be here today. We would be in jail, not in this parliament.&quot;

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            <updated>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:14:26 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[BNP behaving like the then-ruling Awami League: Nahid]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) Convener and Dhaka-11 MP Nahid Islam has accused Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) of behaving like the then-ruling Awami League and warned that his party could return to mass protests if what he called anti reform actions continue.

Speaking at a pre-iftar gathering organised by the NCP at a school ground in Barishal city on Sunday, Nahid alleged that the BNP had revealed its intentions by filing a defamation case against NCP Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary.

&ldquo;If the BNP continues to act like the Awami League, we will also return to the path of mass uprising,&rdquo; he said.

Nahid further claimed that if the BNP &ldquo;betrays the blood of martyrs&rdquo; and sides with the Awami League and India against reform efforts while supporting corrupt elements, the NCP would have no alternative but to take to the streets again.

He also alleged that candidates from the NCP and the 11 party alliance were defeated through vote rigging in the recent national election.

Addressing young supporters, Nahid urged them to prepare for the upcoming local government polls. &ldquo;The rigging that happened in the national election will not be allowed in the local government elections,&rdquo; he said.

The NCP leader accused the BNP of failing to honour its promises immediately after assuming office. He warned that if a reform council is not formed during the next parliamentary session scheduled for March 12, his party would resume street agitation to defend what he described as the people&rsquo;s rights.

At the same rally, Nasiruddin Patwary also criticised the BNP, alleging that the party was steering the country toward greater Indian influence.

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            <updated>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:46:00 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Khalil and Rizwana to be  interrogated over &#039;election engineering&#039;: Jamat]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami organized a protest rally in Dhaka demanding the interrogation of Foreign Minister (FM) Khalilur Rahman and former interim government adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan over alleged election engineering in the 13th national parliamentary polls.

Party leaders and activists of Jamaat&rsquo;s Dhaka metropolitan unit held a brief rally at the north gate of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque at noon before bringing out a protest procession.

The demonstration follows allegations made on Thursday by Jamaat Nayeb-e-Ameer and Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher.

Taher accused Khalilur Rahman, who previously served as National Security Adviser in the interim government and now holds the post of foreign minister in the BNP-led government, of playing a role in manipulating the election process.

Taher also raised similar allegations against Syeda Rizwana Hasan, another former adviser to the interim administration.

Speaking at Friday&rsquo;s rally, Jamaat Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar called for a formal investigation into claims that the people&rsquo;s mandate was altered through election engineering. He urged authorities to question both Khalilur Rahman and Rizwana Hasan and to disclose the names of any others allegedly involved.

Referring to remarks attributed to Rizwana Hasan about opposition politics, Parwar questioned whether Jamaat was being sidelined from the political mainstream. &ldquo;If others were involved, their names should be made public,&rdquo; he said.

Parwar stated that Jamaat had accepted the election results despite what he described as deep disappointment, saying the party did so in the interest of national stability and fulfilling public expectations.

On Thursday, Taher had said Jamaat filed specific complaints regarding alleged irregularities in 53 constituencies during the parliamentary election.

Parwar also alleged that Khalilur Rahman&rsquo;s appointment to the cabinet was politically motivated, suggesting he had benefited certain political forces during the interim government period.

Leaders of Jamaat&rsquo;s Dhaka metropolitan unit were present at the rally. Neither the Foreign Ministry nor Syeda Rizwana Hasan has publicly responded to the allegations.

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            <updated>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:49:37 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Congratulatory banners-billboards to be removed]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.presstoday.news/news/article/politics/334" />
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                <name> <![CDATA[The Press Today Admin]]></name>
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                <![CDATA[Prime Minister (PM) Tarique Rahman has directed the authorities to immediately take down all banners billboards and digital screens featuring his photograph across Dhaka.

The directive came after the premier personally spotted several congratulatory displays during his regular commutes through the capital.

Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman confirmed that the order was issued to relevant officials on Tuesday following multiple sightings that prompted the swift action.

During his morning journey from his Gulshan residence to his office, the Prime Minister observed a banner carrying his image positioned near Police Plaza in the Hatirjheel area.

He ordered it removed on the spot and authorities complied without delay. The incident was not isolated as commercial companies had also placed advertisements on billboards throughout the city featuring photographs of the newly appointed leader alongside congratulatory messages.

Days earlier a similar situation arose when the premier was travelling through Bijoy Sarani and noticed his photograph displayed on an LED screen with celebratory content. That too was ordered removed immediately.

The Prime Minister arrived at his Cabinet Division office located within the Bangladesh Secretariat at approximately nine in the morning on Tuesday.
Following his arrival he received Rear Admiral Md Ziaul Haque who serves as Director General of the Bangladesh Coast Guard in a courtesy meeting.

During their discussion the premier issued instructions to strengthen routine patrol operations across coastal regions and throughout Bay of Bengal waters.

He emphasized the need to combat piracy robbery and illegal trafficking while also prioritizing the protection of fisheries resources and ensuring the welfare and safety of fishermen operating in those areas.

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            <updated>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:23:38 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Parliament&#039;s 1st session on March 12.]]></title>
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                <name> <![CDATA[The Press Today Admin]]></name>
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                <![CDATA[The newly elected parliament of Bangladesh will hold its 1st session on March 12. The Law Minister disclosed the information to reporters following a meeting with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Secretariat.

He explained that the session will also feature the presentation of ordinances issued by the interim government and condolence motions.

According to the minister, the constitutional process requires the Parliament Secretariat to send a summary of the session schedule to the President&#39;s Office through the Prime Minister&#39;s Office. Based on the prime minister&#39;s advice, the president will formally convene the opening session.

In addition to electing the speaker and deputy speaker, the session will address various ordinances promulgated during the interim government&#39;s tenure. Proceedings will also include a condolence motion and the traditional presidential address.

Salahuddin Ahmed confirmed the details through a post on his verified Facebook page late Saturday night. &quot;The session will also present interim government ordinances and condolence motions,&quot; he wrote, adding that the speaker and deputy speaker will be elected during the session.

Under the Constitution, the president is required to summon the first session of a newly elected parliament within 30 days of the official gazetting of election results, acting on written advice from the prime minister.

National elections and a referendum were held on 12 February, with results gazetted the following day. Newly elected MPs took their oaths on 13 February, making the first session mandatory before 14 March.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has been designated parliamentary leader, and his government has already begun operations, though the party has yet to elect a speaker, deputy leader or chief whip.

On the opposition side, Jamaat-e-Islami&#39;s Shafiqur Rahman has been named opposition leader, Syed Abdullah Md Taher as deputy leader, and Nahid Islam of the NCP as chief whip.

In accordance with the July National Charter, the deputy speaker position is expected to be filled by a member of the opposition.

Following constitutional procedure, the president will deliver the opening speech after cabinet approval, which will be followed by parliamentary debate.

In the absence of explicit rules on presiding over the session, historical precedent from 1973 allows a senior member to chair proceedings until the speaker and deputy speaker are formally elected.

Of the 300 parliamentary seats, voting took place in 299 constituencies. Results from two Chattogram seats remain pending due to court orders, and voting in Sherpur-3 was postponed following the death of a candidate.

Among the remaining 297 seats, the BNP won 209, its allies three, Jamaat 68, NCP six, Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis three, Islami Andolan one, and independents seven.

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            <updated>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:46:51 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[&quot;Which direction is Bangladesh heading?” :Shafiqur Rahman]]></title>
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                <name> <![CDATA[The Press Today Admin]]></name>
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                <![CDATA[Opposition leader and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has questioned whether the government has effectively &ldquo;nationalised extortion&rdquo; through a recent statement by the newly appointed minister for road transport, rail and shipping.

In a post on his verified Facebook page on Friday night, Shafiqur wrote, &ldquo;Has the announcement of nationalising extortion been made through the minister of road transport and bridges of the newly formed government? How will the source of corruption be controlled? Nothing makes sense. From the very beginning, which direction is Bangladesh heading?&rdquo;

Addressing citizens, he added, &ldquo;Dear countrymen, to free ourselves from the shadow of extortion, we must resist. We are with you in this struggle, Insha&rsquo;Allah.&rdquo;

The remarks come after comments made by Shaikh Rabiul Alam, minister of road transport, rail and shipping, regarding funds collected in the name of transport owners&rsquo; and workers&rsquo; organisations.

His statement drew widespread criticism and triggered strong reactions.

In that context, Shafiqur raised concerns over possible mismanagement and corruption linked to extortion in the transport sector.]]>
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            <updated>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:15:12 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[MP Milon&#039;s high jump!]]></title>
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                <name> <![CDATA[The Press Today Admin]]></name>
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                <![CDATA[Newly elected MP Ehsanul Haque Milon from Chandpur-1 was seen rushing and even leaping to enter the Parliament building to avoid missing the swearing-in ceremony as heavy traffic in Dhaka in the morning caused delays for many attendees.

Witnesses reported seeing newly elected MP Ehsanul Haque Milon rushing and even leaping to enter the Parliament building to avoid missing the ceremony.

Several other guests and officials were also unable to arrive on time due to the congestion.

The BNP MPs&#39; swearing-in ceremony held at 10:45AM on Tuesday at the Parliament Secretariat&#39;s oath hall which was administered by Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin.

As per protocol, BNP MPs, representing the majority party, were sworn in first.

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            <updated>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:31:00 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Jamaat calls protest rally immediate after sworn in]]></title>
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                <name> <![CDATA[The Press Today Admin]]></name>
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                <![CDATA[Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has called a protest rally in the capital in response to what it described as the prevailing situation and instability in the country.

The protest rally is scheduled to begin at 3 PM on Tuesday (17 February).

The party&rsquo;s Dhaka Metropolitan South unit will organise the programme.

In a press release, Abdus Sattar Suman, Assistant Secretary for Publicity of Jamaat&rsquo;s Dhaka Metropolitan South, said a protest procession and rally would be held at the north gate of the National Mosque Baitul Mukarram.

The party said the demonstration is being staged to protest against the prevailing situation and instability in the country.

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            <updated>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:16:58 +0000</updated>
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