Tarique Rahman, the Acting Chairman of the BNP, took to his X account today to highlight the urgency of holding democratic elections in Bangladesh.  "The longer democratic elections are delayed, the deeper the cracks in the systems shaped by the Awami League for its benefit grow," he stated. Rahman emphasized that systemic issues—spanning crumbling public healthcare, a faltering education system, the struggles of farmers and businesses, and political bias in the judiciary and civil service—continue to hinder the nation’s progress. He further asserted that only a government elected by the people, through free and fair elections, can begin the journey of rebuilding a more equitable and prosperous Bangladesh.  Such a government, he stressed, must prioritize public service and foster governance rooted in equality, inclusivity, and collective development.

Tarique Rahman stated about the election in Bangladesh. He said that the more the election is delayed, the more conspiracies will increase. Quick elections are needed to resolve all the crises of the country including establishing human rights and economic liberation. He stated this while addressing the district BNP conference in Chuadanga on Saturday (November 23) afternoon.  BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman will be virtually present at that conference from London. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir will inaugurate the conference, while BNP Vice Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu will be present as a special guest. Stating that reforms are an ongoing process, Tarique Rahman said that elected public representatives are needed to make the reforms sustainable that are undertaken by the interim government. Public representatives elected by the people sitting in parliament will work to fulfill the expectations of the people. Tarique Rahman warned the BNP leaders and activists that they must remain united to cross the slippery path of the election. Advising the leaders and activists to behave more responsibly, he said that our behavior will be according to the expectations of the people. Tarique Rahman said that the previous authoritarian government had destroyed all the institutions of the country. To re-purpose them for the welfare of the people, qualified representatives must be elected through the votes of the citizens. The only goal of the BNP is to change the fate of the people of this country. Our goal is to take the country forward.

In various movements and struggles, the media plays a crucial role. For this reason, the media often has to endure various forms of government pressure and control. Similarly, during the recent student and public uprising, the media also faced significant challenges. A young student leader named Nahid Islam led this movement. He is currently serving as the Minister of Information and Broadcasting. Recently, he spoke about media laws and freedom in an interview with the private news outlet Channel 24. In the interview, Nahid Islam said, "The laws that hinder media freedom will be reviewed. We will try to develop a framework by analyzing economic-political security and other relevant issues so that people in this country can practice journalism freely and independently." He also stated that the commission formed to reform the media will create laws that prevent anyone from dominating or interfering with the media in the future. There have been widespread calls from various quarters to ban the Awami League and its controversial leader Sheikh Hasina for the atrocities committed during the July-August massacres. When asked about the government’s stance on this matter, Nahid Islam said, "By indiscriminately killing people during the student and public uprising, the Awami League has lost the moral right to do politics. They must not only face justice but also apologize to the people." The Information Advisor further stated that the government is accountable not to any political party but to the aspirations of the people. Therefore, regardless of the pressure from the BNP for early elections, the government will move toward elections based on the work of the reform commission. The interim government, following the mass uprising, is facing challenges in managing a series of demands from different quarters. Regarding this, Nahid Islam remarked that while some of the demands are justified, not all of them are. He also speculated that there might be conspiracies hidden behind some of these demands.

The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement has announced an 18-member central executive committee. Additionally, the convenor, member secretary, chief organizer, and spokesperson of the movement will automatically hold positions in this committee. The announcement was made on Thursday night, November 21, through a press release sent to the media by the movement. According to the statement, the movement dissolved its coordination team on October 22 and formed a four-member convening committee. Hasnat Abdullah was appointed as convenor, and Arif Sohel as member secretary. Abdul Hannan Masud was named chief organizer, and Umama Fatema as the spokesperson. This committee had been managing the organization’s activities until now. Newly Appointed Members of the Central Executive Committee The new members of the central executive committee are: Md. Mahin Sarkar Rashidul Islam Rifat Nusrat Tabassum Lutfor Rahman Ahnaf Saeed Khan Tarek ul Islam (Tarek Reza) Tarikul Islam Md. Meherab Hossain Sifat Asadullah Al Galib Mohammad Rakib Cynthia Jahin Ayesha Asad Bin Roni Nayeem Abedin Mahmuda Sultana Rimi Ibrahim Nirab Russell Ahmed Rafiqul Islam Ainy Muinul Islam Hasnat Background of the Movement: The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement initiated its campaign on July 1, demanding reforms to the government job quota system. On July 8, they formed a 65-member coordination team to lead the movement, which was later expanded to 158 members on August 3. The quota reform movement eventually escalated into a mass uprising. On August 5, this uprising by students and citizens brought an end to the Awami League's 16-year-long rule.

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will attend the Armed Forces Day event at Sena Kunjo in Dhaka Cantonment after a gap of 15 years. Her last participation in the Sena Kunjo event was in 2009. This information has been confirmed by BNP Media Cell member Shayrul Kabir Khan. He stated that Khaleda Zia will attend the event at Sena Kunjo at 3:00 PM on Thursday (November 21) to mark Armed Forces Day. Shayrul Kabir Khan further mentioned that on Tuesday (November 21), the Armed Forces Division of the Chief Adviser’s Office formally invited BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to participate in the reception at Sena Kunjo. That evening, the invitation was delivered to the BNP Chairperson by the Chief of General Staff (CGS), Lieutenant General Mizanur Rahman Shamim, and the Principal Staff Officer (PSO) of the Armed Forces Division, Lieutenant General A S M Kamrul Ahsan. The personal assistant to the BNP Chairperson, ABM Abdus Sattar, stated that this will be the first time Khaleda Zia is attending the Armed Forces Day event after she was forcibly evicted from her residence in Dhaka Cantonment on November 13, 2011, under the directives of the autocratic Awami League government. Despite her physical illness, she has agreed to attend the event at the request of the Armed Forces. Along with her, around 30 senior leaders, including members of the BNP Standing Committee, will join the event at Sena Kunjo. Khaleda Zia will depart from her residence in Gulshan, Firoza, at 3:00 PM and head towards Sena Kunjo. A special team from the army will escort her from Firoza to the venue and will ensure her safe return after the event. He also mentioned that before the invitation was extended to the BNP Chairperson, a similar invitation was delivered to the BNP’s acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, Secretary-General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, and other senior party leaders.

Jamaat-e-Islami’s Amir, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, stated that if it is proven beyond doubt that the party made any mistakes during the 1971 Liberation War, they will apologize to the nation. He made this statement on Tuesday (November 19) in response to a question from the press regarding Jamaat’s role during the war, while speaking at a restaurant in East London. Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said, "If we made any mistakes and it is proven beyond doubt, I will apologize to the nation. In the UK court ruling on Chowdhury Mainuddin’s case, the judges here referred to the judgment passed in our country’s War Crimes Tribunal as 'genocide of justice.' For 15 years, we were not allowed to sit in our office, speak, or organize rallies. We were unable to reach the nation through the media." He further stated that due to ethnic disunity and corruption, the nation has not been able to progress as it should. He described corruption as a national shame. He pointed out that the UK, by keeping itself largely free from corruption, has been able to maintain a respected position globally, which Bangladesh has not achieved. He emphasized that a society will not improve unless those in power are honest. Dr. Shafiqur Rahman also criticized the previous government's unchecked corruption, stating that the development that could have been achieved was not. He claimed that while development projects in Bangladesh show inflated costs, similar projects in other countries in the region were completed at a third of the cost. He continued, "In the 24th movement, those who were killed should be recognized as national heroes. People from all walks of life participated in this uprising, including those living abroad who fought with us to the best of their abilities." Jamaat’s Amir also praised the contributions of expatriates, stating, "The diaspora continues to support Bangladesh through remittances. In addition to monetary remittances, I urge expatriates to send 'intellectual remittances' to help the intellectual development of Bangladesh. This will play a huge role in building the Bangladesh of our dreams." The event was attended by Barrister Abubakar Molla, the spokesperson for Jamaat-e-Islami Europe, and over fifty journalists from various Bangladeshi media outlets in the UK.

Today is the 59th birthday of BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman, born on November 20, 1965. Tarique Rahman is the eldest son of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia. His nickname is Pino. In 2008, amidst the political turmoil during the 1/11 caretaker government period, Tarique Rahman moved to London, where he has been residing with his family ever since. His political career began as a member of the Bogura committee of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), founded by Ziaur Rahman. At just 22, in 1988, he became a member of the Gabtali Thana BNP in Bogura district. During the 2001 elections, Tarique actively campaigned nationwide alongside his mother. On March 19, 2016, during BNP’s sixth council, he was elected Senior Vice Chairman of the party. Since Khaleda Zia's imprisonment (she is now free), he has been serving as the acting chairman of BNP. No Celebrations on Birthday The BNP had previously announced that no events would be held to mark Tarique Rahman’s birthday this year. Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi reiterated this decision. In a press release on Tuesday (November 19), Rizvi reminded party leaders and activists nationwide of the directive. The notice stated that no celebrations or events would take place on November 20 to commemorate the acting chairman’s birthday. The release further warned that strict organizational action would be taken against those who fail to comply with the instructions.