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A delegation of the National Citizens Party (NCP), led by its Convener Nahid Islam, will visit state guest house Jamuna at 6pm on Monday to sign the July Charter. In a media release, the party said the delegation will also include Sarwar Tushar, Monira Sharmin, Javed Rasin and Advocate Zahirul Islam Musa. The July National Charter 2025 was signed on October 17 last year at the South Plaza of Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban in Dhaka, amid boycott by several political parties, including NCP. The charter was signed by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, members of the National Consensus Commission and leaders of different political parties. Besides the NCP, the ceremony was boycotted by the Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB), Bangladesh Samajtantrik Dal (Basad), Bangladesher Samajtantrik Dal (Marxist) and the Bangladesh Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (Jasad). After meeting Jamaat Ameer, Tarique meets NCP chief Nahid Meanwhile, Gonoforum attended the ceremony but did not sign it. In October last year, NCP Member Secretary Akhter Hossen said the party would sign the July Charter only after receiving assurances that it would be implemented through an official order and a referendum.

The BNP, which secured a massive victory in the 13th parliamentary election, has convened a meeting of its parliamentary party on Tuesday. BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed on Monday said the meeting will be held at 11:30am at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban after the oath-taking ceremony of the newly-elected members of parliament (MPs). “The parliamentary party meeting will be held following the swearing-in of the BNP’s elected MPs,” he said, adding that the parliamentary party meeting will elect the Leader of the House. After BNP’s sweep, Tarique says ‘we are free’, greets nation “As the leader of the majority party, our party chairman Tarique Rahman will become the Prime Minister, Insha’Allah,” Salahuddin added. BNP won 209 out of 297 seats in the parliamentary elections held on Thursday.  

Two candidates of Islami Andolan Bangladesh lost their deposits in Chuadanga. According to unofficial results released by the Election Commission, the party candidates in Chuadanga-1 and Chuadanga-2 failed to secure 12.5 percent of valid votes, the threshold to keep their deposits, said Chuadanga district election officer Ahmad Ali In Chuadanga-1, Zahurul Islam Azizi, the candidate of Islami Andolan with the hand fan symbol, received 10,122 votes and could not reach the required limit. In Chuadanga-2, Hasanuzzaman Sojib, also with the hand-fan symbol, received 6,374 votes and lost his deposit. Jamaat wins three Kushtia seats as 17 candidates lose deposits According to local party leaders, expected results were affected by voting conditions and other obstacles. They expressed determination to strengthen organisational work and recover in future elections.

Nayeb-e-Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Dr Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher on Sunday said the new government, led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), and the opposition party Jamaat-e-Islami will work together to build a 'new Bangladesh'. “We welcome the incoming Prime Minister of Bangladesh Tarique Rahman's courtesy visit to the residence of Ameer-e-Jamaat. It is a qualitative change in our political culture and a new beginning,” he said. He made the remarks while speaking at a press briefing following a meeting between BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman and Jamaat Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman. Taher said the two parties had long fought against the fascist government led by the Awami League. Following its removal, he said, BNP and Jamaat contested the election separately, but expressed hope that they would now work together for the welfare of the country. Jamaat Ameer calls meeting with Tarique 'an important moment' During the meeting, the Jamaat Ameer urged Tarique Rahman to maintain law and order across the country, Taher said, adding that they also discussed ways to resolve any potential misunderstandings or issues between the two parties. Earlier in the evening, Tarique Rahman visited the Jamaat chief’s residential office in the Bashundhara Residential Area around 7:10 pm and held a nearly 45-minute meeting, which BNP leaders described as a positive political gesture following the election. Among others, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, BNP Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan, Jamaat Nayeb-e-Ameer Dr Abdullah Muhammad Taher and Assistant Secretary General and Central Publicity and Media Secretary Advocate Ahsanul Mahboob Zubair were present at the meeting.

Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader on Sunday conveyed his heartfelt congratulations to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and its Chairman Tarique Rahman for securing a two-thirds majority in the national election. In a statement, GM Quader expressed hope that Tarique Rahman would utilise his intellect, wisdom and past political experience to play a positive role in ensuring peace, stability, continuity of democracy and sustainable development in Bangladesh. He said he believed that Tarique Rahman would soon assume the significant responsibility of running the state and work to strengthen national unity by demonstrating tolerance, responsibility and political prudence. GM Quader also expressed optimism that under Tarique Rahman’s leadership, the country would be able to overcome prevailing challenges, uncertainties and divisions through effective governance. At the end of his message, he wished Tarique Rahman and his family members good health, long life and overall well-being.

Leaders and activists of the Awami League entered the party’s district and metropolitan office in Khulna on Sunday afternoon, placed wreaths on portraits of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Sheikh Hasina, hoisted the national flag and chanted slogans. The office, located in the Shankha Market area of the city, was visited around 4 pm. A video of the visit later circulated on social media. Later that night, the office was set on fire following protests against the Awami League leaders’ activities. Former leaders of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement led the protest. Wooden doors and documents were set ablaze, though the fire eventually extinguished. Members of the Fire Service arrived at the spot afterwards. Several Awami League activists, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the visit was not organised under any formal party directive. They said the office had been locked, which they broke open before hoisting the national flag and placing garlands on the portraits. ICT issues arrest warrants against Hasina, 5 others Eyewitnesses and local residents said 10-15 activists entered the office  by a procession in the afternoon, briefly paid tribute to the portraits and quickly left.   In protest, several students later entered the office and set fire to the portraits. Khulna Sadar Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md Kabir Hossain said a group of people had opened the Khulna district and metropolitan Awami League office in the afternoon. “After informing about it, we started collecting and reviewing CCTV footage from surrounding establishments to identify those involved,” he said. He added that later in the evening, some agitated students came and set fire to the office, damaging the two displayed portraits.

Jamaat Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has reiterated his party’s commitment to democratic governance and constitutional accountability following a meeting with BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman. In a Facebook post on Sunday night, Dr Rahman congratulated Tarique Rahman in advance as he set to assume the office of Prime Minister, describing his visit to the Jamaat Ameer’s residential office as “an important moment in our national political journey.” “We welcome this engagement in a spirit of dialogue and responsibility, and we hope it signals a new chapter of institutional maturity and mutual respect. We envision building a Bangladesh that is free from fascism, sovereign in its decision-making and founded upon justice,” he wrote.  Dr Shafiqur Rahman said Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, along with the 11-party alliance, remains committed to establishing a prosperous, stable and modern state grounded in democratic values and constitutional governance. He also welcomed the BNP Chairman’s assurance that steps are being taken to address incidents of post-election violence, including actions concerning harm against opposition supporters and minority communities. Jamaat demands vote recount in 30 constituencies “We reiterate that no citizen, regardless of political affiliation, should face intimidation or insecurity,” he said. The Jamaat Ameer added that his party would cooperate fully on matters of national interest while fulfilling its constitutional responsibility as a firm and principled opposition. “Where the government acts in the public interest, we will support. Where accountability is required, we will speak. Our objective is not confrontation but correction; not obstruction, but oversight,” he said, adding that the people deserve a parliament that safeguards justice, protects rights and advances the nation with stability and confidence. Earlier, Tarique visited the Jamaat chief’s residential office in the Bashundhara Residential Area around 7:10 pm and held a nearly 45-minute meeting, which BNP leaders described as a positive political gesture following the election. Keep guard until final count: Jamaat Ameer urges party leaders Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman received Tarique with a floral wreath. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan, Jamaat Nayeb-e-Ameer Abdullah Muhammad Taher, and its Assistant Secretary General as well as Central Publicity and Media Secretary Advocate Ahsanul Mahboob Zubair were present at the meeting. The meetings came a day after Tarique called for cooperation from all political parties and forces to help build a ‘safe and humane Bangladesh’. BNP is set to form the next government after securing a landslide victory with 209 seats in Thursday’s national election.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday night paid a courtesy call on National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam, shortly after holding a meeting with Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman. Tarique reached Nahid’s residence in the capital’s Bailey Road area around 8:30pm to hold the meeting, just two days before forming the next government following his party’s massive victory in Thursday’s national election. On his arrival, Nahid welcomed Tarique with a floral wreath, said BNP Media Cell member Atikur Rahman Rumon. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan accompanied Tarique. NCP Member Secretary Akhtar Hossain and Northern Region Chief Organiser Sarjis Alam were also present. Earlier, Tarique visited the Jamaat chief’s political office at his residence in the Bashundhara Residential Area around 7:10 pm and held a nearly 45-minute meeting, which BNP leaders described as a positive political gesture following the election. Tarique Rahman meets Jamaat Ameer Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman also received Tarique with a floral wreath. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan, Jamaat Nayeb-e-Ameer Abdullah Muhammad Taher, and its Assistant Secretary General as well as Central Publicity and Media Secretary Advocate Ahsanul Mahboob Zubair were present at the meeting. The meetings came a day after Tarique called for cooperation from all political parties and forces to help build a ‘safe and humane Bangladesh’. BNP is set to form the next government after securing a landslide victory with 209 seats in Thursday’s national election. In the same election, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami won 68 seats, while the National Citizen Party secured six.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday met Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman, just two days before forming the next government following his party’s massive victory in Thursday’s national election. Tarique reached the Jamaat chief’s political office at his residence in Bashundhara Residential Area around 7:10pm to hold a meeting, in what is seen as a positive political gesture after the election, said BNP Media Cell member Atikur Rahman Rumon. He said the Jamaat Ameer received Tarique with a floral wreath. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan, Jamaat Nayeb-e-Ameer Abdullah Muhammad Taher and its Assistant Secretary General and Central Publicity and Media Secretary Advocate Ahsanul Mahboob Zubair were present. Later, Tarique is also scheduled to meet National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam at his residence in the capital’s Bailey Road area. The meetings come a day after Tarique called for cooperation from all political parties and forces to help build a ‘safe and humane Bangladesh’. BNP is set to form the next government after securing a landslide victory with 209 seats in Thursday’s national election. In the election, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami won 68 seats, while the National Citizen Party secured six.  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday sent floral greetings and sweets to BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman following the party's landslide victory in the 13th national election. BNP Media Cell member Atiqur Rahman Ruman received the flowers and sweets in the evening at the party chairman’s political office in Gulshan. Special Officer of the Gulshan office Mehedul Islam Mehedi was also present. Earlier on Friday, Mamata Banerjee extended her congratulations to BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman for guiding his party to victory in Bangladesh’s national election. Taking to X, she wrote, “My hearty congratulations, shubhonandan, to all my brothers and sisters, all the people, in Bangladesh. My advance Ramazan mubarak to all of them. For this great victory, my congratulations to my Tarique-Bhai, his party, and all the parties. Pray, you all be well and happy.” The national election was held on Thursday, in which BNP secured 209 parliamentary seats. Meanwhile, the newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) will take oath on Tuesday morning, while the new cabinet members will be sworn in later in the afternoon.