Chattogram BNP Commemorates Shaheed Zia on Party's 48th Anniversary

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today greeted leaders, activists, supporters, and well-wishers of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on the occasion of the party’s 48th founding anniversary.

The Chattogram division of BNP commemorated the second anniversary of the July Uprising, celebrating it as the result of a 17-year democratic struggle.

Rajshahi Metropolitan BNP has announced a series of programmes to celebrate the 48th founding anniversary of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on September 1.

The BNP has outlined a series of events, including doa and milad mahfils, to honor the 82nd birthday of its former leader, Begum Khaleda Zia.

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Bangladesh's president-elect, paid respects to Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia at their graves in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar.

Khulna District Unit BNP has adopted an extensive programme to celebrate the party’s 48th founding anniversary on September 1.

The Zia family has consistently played a crucial role in Chattogram's development and political landscape.

On the 57th birth anniversary of Arafat Rahman Koko, BNP's Swechasebak Dal organized a doa mahfil at Banani graveyard in Dhaka.

The Chattogram city unit of BNP has made extensive preparations to receive Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman during his visit to Chattogram today.

Three significant bills aimed at strengthening human rights protections, criminalizing enforced disappearance, and introducing lifetime usufruct rights in property transfers were placed in the Jatiya Sangsad today.

The third session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad, which began on August 27, 2026, will continue until September 10, 2026.

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has assured that there is no reason for other countries or communities to be concerned if the Mecca Pact is expanded.

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today urged the Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) to uphold its image and public trust by ensuring all upcoming elections are held in a free, fair, and impartial manner.

Narsingdi-1 lawmaker and BNP Joint Secretary General Khairul Kabir Khokon has called for unity to ensure the proper implementation of the government's public welfare and development programmes.

The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh is preparing to begin local government elections with Union Parishad polls in November, according to Election Commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Masud.

Tanim Sufiyan, a graphics designer in the BNP Media Cell's Digital Team, has been relieved of his duties following concerns over his past political activities.

BNP Standing Committee Member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy praised Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's tireless efforts in rehabilitating persons with disabilities during a wheelchair distribution ceremony.

Chittagong-10 lawmaker and Chittagong University Senate member Sayeed Al Noman emphasized the need to move beyond old political conflicts following the 2024 July Uprising.

Rangpur city erupted in celebration as Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was elected as Bangladesh's 23rd President and Ruhul Kabir Rizvi appointed as BNP's acting Secretary General.

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir’s assumption of office as the President of Bangladesh has led to the vacancy of his Thakurgaon-1 parliamentary seat.

US Vice President JD Vance returned to his hometown of Middletown, Ohio, to campaign for Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections and position himself as a potential successor to President Trump in 2028.

Bangladesh Bank has extended the deadline for submitting applications for loan restructuring until September 30, 2026.

The government has approved the National Pay Scale 2026 to make public servants' salaries, allowances, and financial benefits more rational and time-befitting.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the importance of dialogue to resolve ongoing tensions with the United States after recent military exchanges.

Bangladesh has decided to maintain the current fuel oil prices for the month of September.

Bangladesh's U-20 men's and women's hockey teams have started their training sessions in Moqi, China, in preparation for the U-20 Junior Asia Cup Hockey Tournament.

A cultural competition marking the Nazrul Year 2026 was inaugurated in Mollahat, Bagerhat, with students from various institutions participating.

Rangpur Divisional Commissioner calls for promoting Nazrul's literature and non-communal ideals among the youth.

The government has set a target to increase the number of green-certified ship recycling yards in the country to more than 100 from the existing around 31, Industries, Commerce and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir announced.

Bangladesh Bank introduces a comprehensive electronic Foreign Exchange (FX) Market Module to automate and streamline foreign exchange intervention auctions, interbank FX transactions, and market data collection.

Rajshahi divisional commissioner Yusuf Ali calls on the youth to follow the ideals of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam to build a crime-free, harmonious society.

Chinese authorities have penalized 10 individuals for spreading misinformation about a deadly mudslide along the Nepal border, as rescue efforts continue for those missing.

A cultural competition marking Nazrul Year 2026-27 was inaugurated in Jamalpur to promote the ideals of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.

Nepali rescuers are pressing on with efforts to save dozens of hydropower workers believed trapped in tunnels after catastrophic floods, as search operations enter their sixth day.

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has explicitly ruled out any involvement of Moroccan authorities in the recent migrant influx to Ceuta.

Chattogram Custom House has destroyed 88 containers of expired, low-quality, and unusable goods as part of a drive to clear un-auctionable items stored at the port.

At least five leaders are skipping the Pacific Islands Forum amid rising geopolitical tensions between China and Taiwan.

Asian stocks experienced a downturn as Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's hawkish comments increased speculation about a potential US interest rate hike, while oil prices surged following renewed hostilities between the US and Iran.

The Middle East war has flared again as American strikes on Iran prompt Tehran's retaliation, raising regional tensions.