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BNP calls dawn-to-dusk hartal
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16 Dec 2023, 19:19
Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Saturday called a dawn-to-dusk countrywide hartal for Monday demanding cancelation of the next general election schedule, resignation of the Awami League government, and handover power to a party-neutral election-time caretaker administration for holding the next national poll.
Senior Joint Secretary General of BNP Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, announced the fresh programma at a virtual press briefing on Saturday (Dec 16).
The hartal will be started at 6:00am on Monday and will be ended Monday evening, he said.
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Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Tarek Rahman’s Four Extortion Cases
The Appellate Division has upheld the High Court's decision to dismiss four extortion cases against BNP's acting chairman, Tarek Rahman.
On Sunday, January 5, a four-judge bench led by Justice Md. Ashfaqul Islam dismissed the state's leave-to-appeal petition challenging the High Court's verdict.
Additional Attorney General Barrister Anik R. Haque represented the state during the hearing.
These cases were filed in 2007 under the military-backed caretaker government by various plaintiffs at Gulshan, Kafrul, Shahbagh, and Dhanmondi police stations. The validity of the cases was questioned under Section 561A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, leading to the High Court's intervention.
On October 23, a dual bench of Justices AKM Asaduzzaman and Syed Enayetur Rahim of the High Court had dismissed the four cases against Tarek Rahman. The state subsequently filed a leave-to-appeal, arguing that the High Court's verdict was incorrect.
Former BNP MP SA Khaleque Passes Away
Former Member of Parliament and former Vice President of undivided Dhaka Metropolitan BNP, SA Khaleque has passed away.
He breathed his last at United Hospital on Sunday (January 5) at 3:30 pm.
BNP Media Cell member, Shairul Kabir Khan, confirmed that SA Khaleque had been suffering from various illnesses for a long time. He was admitted to United Hospital urgently last Wednesday.
On Saturday (January 4) night, he was put on a ventilator, and he passed away on Sunday at the hospital.
According to the BNP Media Cell, his funeral prayers will be held on Monday (January 6) at 12 noon in front of the BNP central office in Nayapaltan and at 2:00 pm at the Mirpur Bangla College premises.
After the prayer, he will be buried in the family cemetery at Gabtoli Mirpur Shahi Mosque.
Khaleda Zia to be Taken Directly to London Clinic from Airport: Zahid
BNP's Standing Committee member Dr AZM Zahid Hossain has announced that BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will depart for London on Tuesday night (January 7) for advanced medical treatment.
During a press conference held on Monday (January 6) at BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's political office in Gulshan, he shared this information.
Zahid Hossain stated that Khaleda Zia will travel to London via Doha on a "special air ambulance" sent by the Emir of Qatar. Upon arrival in London, she will be directly taken to a London clinic, where her subsequent treatment will be carried out based on the recommendations of the doctors there.
He further mentioned that the air ambulance carrying Khaleda Zia is scheduled to arrive at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 7:30 pm this evening. Along with her, the medical team and her younger son Arafat Rahman Koko's wife, Syeda Shamila Rahman, will accompany her to London.
Zahid Hossain also stated that upon her arrival at London Airport, Khaleda Zia will be received by her elder son, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, his wife Dr Zobaida Rahman, and two leaders from London BNP.
Tarique Rahman Convenes Permanent Committee Meeting Tonight
BNP's acting chairman, Tarique Rahman has called a meeting of the party's permanent committee to deliberate on future policies and strategies.
The meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday (6 January) at 8:30 pm at the party chairperson's office in Gulshan, with Tarique Rahman presiding virtually, confirmed BNP media cell member Shairul Kabir Khan.
Sources within the party indicated that the meeting has been convened in preparation for BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s upcoming medical travel. Key discussions on the party’s strategies and potential decisions are expected during the session.
In related developments, Khaleda Zia will be transported directly to an air ambulance for her departure. Party leaders and workers have been advised to avoid large gatherings during this time. It remains unclear if senior leaders will be present at the airport to bid her farewell.
Khaleda Zia is scheduled to leave for London on Tuesday night (7 January) for advanced medical treatment. She will travel aboard a special air ambulance provided by the Emir of Qatar, with a stopover in Doha before continuing to London. The former Prime Minister will be admitted to a London clinic, where her treatment plan will be overseen by medical specialists.
Tarique Rahman Thanks Qatar Emir for Providing Air Ambulance to BNP Chief
BNP's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has expressed gratitude to Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
In a post on social media platforms Facebook and X late Friday night (January 10), Bangladesh time, Tarique Rahman conveyed his appreciation.
I am deeply grateful to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, for graciously providing transportation and logistics for my mother, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Begum Khaleda Zia. On behalf of my family and the people of Bangladesh,… pic.twitter.com/6lajcsdIN8— Tarique Rahman (@trahmanbnp) January 9, 2025
Sharing a photo of his family standing beside his mother, Begum Khaleda Zia, who was seated in a wheelchair, Tarique Rahman wrote, "I am deeply grateful to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, for graciously providing transportation and logistics for my mother, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Begum Khaleda Zia."
He further stated, "On behalf of my family and the people of Bangladesh, I extend our heartfelt thanks for this support. We look forward to fostering lasting, multifaceted ties between Bangladesh and Qatar."
It is noteworthy that former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia left Dhaka last Tuesday night (January 7) for the United Kingdom on an air ambulance provided by Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for advanced medical treatment. She is currently admitted to the London Clinic under the care of Professor Patrick Kennedy, where her treatment has begun.
Donald Trump Invites Tarique Rahman to National Prayer Breakfast
Acting Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Tarique Rahman, along with two senior party leaders, has been invited by newly elected US President Donald Trump to attend the upcoming National Prayer Breakfast.
The BNP's press wing confirmed the invitation on Friday, January 10. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Standing Committee Member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury will accompany Tarique Rahman at the event. Mirza Fakhrul received the official invitation letter on Friday.
The National Prayer Breakfast, organized under the leadership of the US Congress, is scheduled to take place in Washington, DC, on February 5-6.
This prestigious annual event, founded by Abraham Vereide, typically occurs on the first Thursday of February. It includes a series of meetings, luncheons, and dinners, bringing together approximately 3,500 distinguished guests from over 100 countries. The gathering focuses on topics such as prayer, politics, business, and other pressing global issues, making it a significant event on the US president's calendar.
Tarique Rahman's participation highlights the BNP's engagement in international political forums and strengthens diplomatic ties with global leaders.
