LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said the government is working to make state institutions, long rendered ineffective, functional and properly institutionalised once again.

After forming the government, the ruling BNP has shifted its focus to reorganising and strengthening its party structure, placing particular emphasis on preparations for the local government elections.

'Personally indebted to the people of Thakurgaon,' he says during first visit to home district since taking oath as minister

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday described the circumstances surrounding the ouster of the Bangladesh Bank governor as the “formal beginning of a government-backed mob culture”, calling it unfortunate and completely unacceptable.

"Removal of the governor before completion of tenure will discourage qualified individuals in the future, it says

Shafiqur Rahman urges merit-based appointments to key posts

Law enforcement personnel at the scene failed to act, the party alleges

Says Shahabuddin didn't take effective measures to prevent July mass killings

Forms committee, prepares candidates for city and upazila polls

Jamaat ameer questions inconsistencies between Shahabuddin’s past and present remarks

Golam Porwar says BNP-led govt’s move defies public expectations

Adeeb says he has informed party leaders of his interest in the DNCC mayoral race

Party calls for cancellation of Dhaka-13 election result, and a judicial investigation

EC has not yet announced official schedule for the city corporation polls

NCP spokesperson says laws amended to allow local polls without party symbols

Party’s Secretary General Shameem Haider says outcome was manipulated with the support of officials

Mamunul denies allegations, says Bobby must take responsibility if any untoward situation arises

BNP leader receiving treatment at CCU of a hospital in Dhaka

Once rooted largely in rural heartlands, the party has now made visible inroads into urban constituencies, drawing support from affluent and educated voters.

The appearance of Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman at the Central Shaheed Minar early yesterday has sparked a debate across political and social circles, piquing interest around this “unprecedented” visit.