United News of Bangladesh

Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday joined a discussion programme organised marking the 45th death anniversary of party founder and former President Ziaur Rahman. The programme began through recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by a munajat, in the afternoon at the Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB) auditorium in the capital’s Farmgate area. A one-minute silence was also observed in memory of late President Ziaur Rahman. BNP Secretary General and Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is presiding over the discussion arranged by the party, where Tarique Rahman will speak as the chief guest. The discussion is part of BNP’s programmes taken to observe the 45th death anniversary of the party founder. The party and its associate bodies chalked out an eight-day programme to observe the death anniversary nationwide with due respect. The programmes began on May 25 and will continue until June 1. Ziaur Rahman, who founded the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in 1978, was assassinated by a group of disgruntled Army officers at Chattogram Circuit House on May 30, 1981.  

Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday warned that no one will be allowed to disturb the peace and stability in the country. “Let us remain alert so that no one can create unrest in the country. We will not allow anyone to get the chance to disturb public peace or enforce a 173-day hartal,” he said while addressing a public rally at the Jashore Central Eidgah Ground arranged by the district BNP. The Prime Minister said no attempt will be allowed to mislead the country’s people or hold back them through fear or propaganda. PM urges people not to pamper those trying to create chaos

Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday visited his ancestral home “Zia Bari” in Bagbari of Gabtali upazila in Bogura after nearly two decades, drawing waves of emotion and excitement among locals who had long awaited his return. He arrived at the house around 4:00pm, accompanied by his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman. This is his first visit to the family home since December 24, 2006. Before going to his ancestral home, the Prime Minister inaugurated an emergency measles-rubella vaccination campaign at Ziaur Rahman Gram Hospital in the same area, and distributed Family Cards among women at the Shaheed Zia Degree College ground. PM launches e-bail bond system in 7 districts, opens Bogura District Bar building