Faruk Hossain After winning the 13th parliamentary election, most of the BNP’s top leaders became MPs, while many were appointed ministers and state ministers. As the party became increasingly government-oriented, its organisational activities were also affected. The BNP has regained momentum Continue Reading

The appointment of Gaibandha-4 lawmaker Mohammad Shamim Kayser Lincoln as state minister for religious affairs has triggered strong resentment and protests on social media and among religious scholars, Islamic leaders and Sufi figures across the country. Various quarters have alleged that the newly appointed state minister is an advocate of the Ahl-e-Hadith or Salafi Continue Reading

Bangladesh Jamiat-e-Ahl-e-Hadith has expressed its sincere gratitude to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his government for appointing Mohammad Shamim Kaiser Lincoln as the newly appointed State Minister for Religious Affairs, describing him as a deserving candidate. The organization also extended its heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the newly appointed state Continue Reading

The US-based Excelerate Energy’s floating LNG terminal in Maheshkhali resumed operations on Saturday, a day ahead of schedule, after an LNG cargo arrived earlier than expected. The terminal was supplying around 100 million cubic feet (mmcf) of gas as of Saturday afternoon, while officials said full-scale supply would begin around 9:00pm. Combined with 570 mmcf […]Continue Reading

The Election Commission (EC) has begun the necessary process to hold a by-election to the Thakurgaon-1 constituency within 90 days following the election of former BNP Secretary General Mr. Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as president. After Mr. Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir took oath as president last Friday, the Election Commission declared the Thakurgaon-1 seat vacant […]Continue Reading