Bangladesh - Voices For Democracy

Moderator VFDOctober 3, 2024

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir’s recent statements provide a refreshing perspective on political inclusivity. In an interview with the UNB news agency, he voiced support for the Awami League’s right to exist as a political party and to participate in elections. He emphasized, “Why should the Awami League be excluded from the polls […]

Moderator VFDOctober 3, 2024

Mahmudur Rahman, the acting editor of Amar Desh, has been granted bail by a Dhaka court. On Thursday (October 3), Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge A.S.M. Zoglul Hossain approved his bail in connection with the case involving a plot to abduct and murder Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Rahman was named in […]

Moderator VFDOctober 2, 2024

Salman F Rahman, former advisor to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on private industry affairs, has been placed on a 7-day remand by the court in connection with two separate cases. On Wednesday (October 2), after the completion of his fourth remand, Rahman was presented before the court. The Detective Police requested further remand in two […]

Moderator VFDOctober 1, 2024

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has directed banks to freeze all accounts belonging to Sheikh Hasina’s children, Sajeeb Wazed Joy and Saima Wazed Putul, as well as Sheikh Rehana’s son, Radwan Mujib Siddiq Bobby. In addition, the BFIU has instructed banks to freeze accounts belonging to Nasrul Hamid, the former state minister for power, […]

Moderator VFDOctober 1, 2024

The court has acquitted BNP’s acting chairman, Tarique Rahman, from a sedition case filed by a leader of Noakhali district Jubo League. This verdict was delivered on Tuesday morning by Judge Ahsan Tariq of the District Special Judge’s Court, following hearings from both sides. According to the case, on December 15, 2014, at 9 p.m. […]

Moderator VFDSeptember 30, 2024

The High Court has removed the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) from the investigation of the Sagar-Runi murder case, which involves the brutal killing of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi. The court has directed the Home Ministry to establish a high-powered task force to take over the investigation and submit a report within six […]

VFDSeptember 29, 2024

Mahmudur Rahman, a well-known critic of authoritarianism and acting of Amar Desh News Paper, has been jailed after surrendering to the court. He was convicted in a controversial case involving a plot to kidnap and kill Sajib Wazed Joy, son of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate of Dhaka ordered his […]

Moderator VFDSeptember 29, 2024

In recent days, the water level in the Teesta River has been rising due to heavy rainfall. Yesterday, India released nearly 11,000 cubic meters per second (cumecs) of water in two phases from the Gajoldoba Barrage without prior notice to Bangladesh. According to Bangladesh’s Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre, they were not informed in advance […]

Moderator VFDSeptember 28, 2024

The interim government took charge during a turbulent, transitional period when Bangladesh was emerging from autocratic rule and moving towards democracy. During that critical moment, our support for this government was firm and unwavering, just as it remains today. However, to maintain the same level of trust and confidence in them now, the government must […]

Moderator VFDSeptember 28, 2024

Professor Muhammad Yunus, head of Bangladesh’s interim government, addressed the United Nations, urging international support for Bangladesh’s democratic transition. In his speech, Yunus stressed the importance of building an inclusive democracy based on the rule of law, transparency, and accountability. Yunus highlighted his government’s ongoing reforms, including independent commissions to reform public administration, law enforcement, […]

BNP’s Support for AL’s Democratic Rights

Mahmudur Rahman Granted Bail in Sajeeb Wazed Joy Abduction Case

Salman F Rahman Placed on 7-Day Remand in Two Separate Cases

BFIU Freezes Accounts of Sheikh Hasina’s Children

Tarique Rahman Found Not Guilty in Sedition Case

High Court Removes RAB from Sagar-Runi Murder Case, Orders Home Ministry to Form Task Force

Anti-Fascist Voice Mahmudur Rahman Jailed After Surrender

India Releases Water from Teesta River Without Prior Notice to Bangladesh Amid Heavy Rainfall

Our Trust in the Interim Government Remains Steadfast

Professor Muhammad Yunus Calls for Global Support in Bangladesh’s Democratic Transition