Month: October 2025

Tarek Rahman announced

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BNP’s Acting Chairman, Tarique Rahman, has just unveiled a major initiative to tackle the gender gap in Bangladesh’s workforce: a master plan to establish day-care centers across all workplaces. The core message is powerful: No Bangladeshi woman should ever have to choose between her family and her future. Rahman highlighted that the current low labor participation rate for women (43% vs. 80% for men) means Bangladesh is sacrificing immense talent and productivity. His vision is simple: make child care an essential part of our national economic strategy. Key proposals include:…

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Eight-Party Alliance Demands November Referendum

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Eight-Party Alliance Demands November Referendum and Proportional Representation A coalition of eight political parties, spearheaded by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, along with Islami Andolan Bangladesh and Khelafat Majlish, gathered at the Election Commission (EC) headquarters on Thursday (October 30) to submit a memorandum outlining five key demands. The parties’ action was part of a planned demonstration urging the implementation of the July National Charter and calling for fundamental electoral reform. Key Demands and Warning The demonstration took place at 11:00 AM, followed by a representative delegation submitting the memorandum at 12:00 PM.…

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BNP Slams ‘July Charter’ Recommendations

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BNP Slams ‘July Charter’ Recommendations, Compares Them to Dictatorial Decrees The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has expressed astonishment and fury over the recommendations submitted by the National Consensus Commission (NCC) for implementing the July Charter, accusing the Commission of implementing the views of Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party (NCP) while ignoring those of the BNP. The party held an emergency virtual meeting of its Standing Committee on Tuesday night, which was chaired virtually by Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman from London. The Core of BNP’s Grievance The BNP believes that…

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Dr. Tasnim Zarah: Common People ‘Do Understand’ Reform and Change

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Dr. Tasnim Zarah: Common People ‘Do Understand’ Reform and Change Dr. Tasnim Zarah, Senior Joint Member Secretary of the National Citizen Party (NCP), stated that the idea that the general public does not understand calls for reform and change is unrealistic. She made the remarks while speaking at a discussion titled “The Present State and Future Roadmap of Politics” organized by Nagorik Oikya (Citizen’s Unity) at the Shafiqul Kabir Auditorium of the Dhaka Reporters Unity on Thursday afternoon (October 30). People Demand Justice and Change Dr. Zarah emphasized that the…

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Rashed suggest electorial for NCP

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New Electoral Symbol Introduced: Election Commission Adds ‘Shapla Koli’ to Official List The Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has formally amended its electoral conduct rules to include a new symbol in its reserved list: the ‘Shapla Koli’ (Water Lily Bud). The information was officially published in a Gazette signed by EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed on Thursday. The New Symbol • Symbol Added: ‘Shapla Koli’ (Water Lily Bud). • List Position: It has been added as number 102 on the EC’s list of reserved electoral symbols. • Allocation: This new symbol is…

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Tuntun arrested in Dhaka

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🚨 Major Blow to Drug Syndicate: Notorious Gang Leader ‘Tun Tun’ Arrested in Dhaka In a significant operation, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-2) has arrested Tun Tun, the elder brother of infamous drug lord Bunia Sohel, from the Mohammadpur Geneva Camp area of Dhaka. Tun Tun is a high-profile criminal with a long list of serious charges against him. The Arrest and Charges * Who was arrested? Tun Tun, the older brother of major drug kingpin Bunia Sohel. * When? He was apprehended during a raid in the early hours…

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Safety First: Dhaka Metro Rail Briefly Halted

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Safety First: Dhaka Metro Rail Briefly Halted After New Vibrations Near Farmgate Accident Site The Dhaka Metro Rail experienced a brief suspension in a section of its service late Wednesday night following reports of some vibrations near the Farmgate spot where a fatal bearing pad accident recently occurred. Service Disruption and Restoration • The Glitch: On Wednesday night, service was temporarily halted on the Agargaon to Shahbagh section, starting at around 9:15 PM, after the minor vibrations were detected. • Partial Operation: Critically, the rest of the network remained operational:…

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Metro Rail Job Offered to Wife of Bearing Pad Accident Victim

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 Metro Rail Job Offered to Wife of Bearing Pad Accident Victim The wife of Abul Kalam, who tragically died in a Metro Rail bearing pad accident, is set to receive a job from the Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL), the organization responsible for building and operating the Dhaka Metro Rail. Key Details: * Recipient: Ireen Akhter Pia, the wife of the deceased, Abul Kalam. * Position: The specific post is yet to be determined. DMTCL will finalize the position based on a review of her educational qualifications. * Source:…

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BD Police recruited new 4 officers

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The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the promotion of four police cadre officials to the rank of Additional Deputy Inspector General (DIG). The promotion was made public on Thursday (October 30) through a circular issued by the Police-1 Branch of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The order was signed by Deputy Secretary Md. Mahbubur Rahman, acting on the command of the President. The Newly Promoted Officials Are: The promotions involve officials from key operational and investigative wings of the police force: • Md. Shahriar: Superintendent of Police, Anti-Terrorism Unit.…

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