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Tarique accuses ‘some parties’ of misleading people

BNP chief and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has accused “some political parties” of deliberately misleading the public over the July Charter, while reaffirming his party’s commitment to fully implementing its provisions.

Standing before thousands at a public rally at Altafunnesa playground in Bogura on Monday afternoon, he said the BNP would implement every part of the July Charter.

“Standing in front of this huge gathering and before the media, I want to make it clear again -- we will implement every word of the July Charter, God willing,” he said.

“But despite repeated clarification, we see some political parties inside and outside parliament are now making statements to mislead people,” he added.

He said 11 reform commissions had been formed by the interim government, covering the constitution, judiciary, administration, health, and women’s issues, but alleged that “the smell of conspiracy” was now in the air.

“Those who keep talking about reforms to confuse people never speak about women’s empowerment or development,” he said.

“They say nothing about ensuring easier access to healthcare or medicines for the people.”

“They do not talk about fixing the administration or restoring law and order. They only keep talking about the Constitution,” he added.

Referring to recent incidents, he told supporters that “hidden misguiders” were again attempting to create confusion, citing a recent unrelated personal dispute in Mymensingh that he said was being politicised online.

“Have you seen how a small family matter was turned into a political issue to create unrest?” he asked.

Tarique takes stage at Bogura rally

BNP chief Tarique Rahman has joined a mass rally at Altafunnesa Playground in Bogura town.

Arriving on stage around 5pm on Monday, he was greeted with waves of applause from thousands of supporters. The smiling prime minister acknowledged the crowd, waving back in response.

This marks Tarique’s first public rally in Bogura since assuming office as premier.

Previously, on Jan 29, he addressed an election rally at the same venue as BNP chair.

The Bogura district unit of the BNP organised Monday’s gathering to mark his visit to his ancestral hometown.

Party leaders and activists began arriving at the venue in small processions from noon. By around 3pm, the ground was teeming with people.

Supporters also filled surrounding roads, spilling outside the field.

Before heading to the rally, Tarique spent some time at his ancestral residence “Zia Bari” in Bagbari, Gabtali, in Bogura.

PM launches canal excavation work in Bagbari

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has inaugurated a canal excavation programme in Bagbari.

He launched the digging of the Choukidaha canal at Nashipur around 1:45pm on Monday by cutting soil with a spade.

PM visits ancestral home ‘Zia Bari’ after 18 years

After nearly 18 years, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has visited his ancestral home of “Zia Bari”.

The prime minister entered his ancestral home alongside his wife Zubaida Rahman.

There, they spent family time together and reminisced.

Ahead of his visit, Moazzem Hossain, a tea shop owner in Bagbari Bazar, said: “He is coming home. This is a big moment for us. I saw him once before when he was not prime minister.

“Now he is the prime minister. I caught a glimpse of him now.”

Local resident Md Tuhin Mia said development in the area had been limited for nearly 18 years.

He added that expectations are high now, with hopes of improved connectivity and even Upazila status for Bagbari.

Tarique last visited Bagbari on Dec 24, 2006.

Before going to his ancestral home, the prime minister visited the Ziaur Rahman Village Hospital to inaugurate the measles-rubella vaccine campaign for children. Then he went to the Shaheed Zia Degree College grounds, where he distributed Family Cards to women.

He also inaugurated the Chaukidaha Canal excavation project by digging at the site with a shovel.

Before that, he inaugurated the Bogura City Corporation and launched an e-bail bond system in seven districts, including Bogura.

Tarique distributes Family Cards

Tarique Rahman has distributed Family Cards to 911 beneficiaries at Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Degree College ground.

At the event, BNP’s party song “Prothom Bangladesh Amar Shesh Bangladesh” was performed. 

The prime minister and his wife Zubaida Rahman stood and joined the rendition, along with Social Welfare Minister Zahid Hossain. Supporters in attendance also joined in.

PM at Family Card distribution programme

Tarique Rahman has arrived at the Family Card distribution programme at Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman Degree College ground in Bogura city.
The initiative was launched in Dhaka on Mar 10 as part of an electoral pledge by the BNP government to improve living standards through women’s empowerment.
As part of the pilot phase, 37,567 female-headed households across 14 Upazilas are expected to receive Family Cards by June. 
Each eligible family will receive Tk 2,500 per month under the scheme.
The card has been developed using a contactless chip, a QR code and Near Field Communication (NFC) technology.
It will be issued in the name of the mother or female head of the household.
The government plans to transform the Family Card into a universal social ID card by 2030.

PM launches measles-rubella vaccination drive

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has launched an emergency measles-rubella vaccination campaign at Ziaur Rahman Rural Hospital in Bagbari of Bogura’s Gabtali.

He inaugurated the programme around 1:45pm on Monday.

Tarique heads to Bagbari

Tarique Rahman has left for Bagbari in Bogura's Gabtali Upazila to launch an emergency measles-rubella vaccination campaign at Ziaur Rahman Rural Hospital.

He left the municipal building around 12:30pm after inaugurating the Bogura City Corporation.

PM questions delays in release after bail, calls for ‘fair’ judiciary

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said fair justice requires fair-minded judges, raising concerns over delays in release even after bail is granted.

Speaking at the launch of the e-bail bond system, he questioned whether delayed release despite bail can be considered justice, pointing to procedural delays that often keep individuals in custody for days.

He said during a past regime, courts hearings were held under cover of night and the guise of the law to punish hundreds of people from different political views, which did not ensure justice but rather reflected misuse of legal processes.

Tarique said rule of law and justice complement each other, but justice remains the ultimate goal, adding that the government aims to establish both in the state and society.

He said “fair” judges are essential for ensuring justice and described the e-bail bond system as a significant step towards delivering justice to citizens.

Tarique said the system would let judges verify and send bail orders directly to prisons online, enabling immediate release and reducing unnecessary harassment.



According to him, there are plans to link the e-bail system with the police Crime Data Management System, the court case management system, and national ID verification.

The government, he added, will continue efforts to modernise the justice system by bringing the entire process under a computerised framework to reduce public suffering.

Bogura becomes 13th city corporation as PM unveils plaque

Bogura Municipality has been upgraded to a city corporation, marking its 150th year since establishment.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman unveiled the city corporation plaque at the municipal building around 12pm, formally launching Bogura as the 13th city corporation of the country.

With this, Bogura joins the existing 12 city corporations: Dhaka South, Dhaka North, Chattogram, Khulna, Rajshahi, Barishal, Sylhet, Narayanganj, Cumilla, Rangpur, Gazipur and Mymensingh.

The plaque unveiling ceremony was attended by Local Government Minister Mir Shah Alam, Bogura-6 MP Rezaul Karim Badsha, Local Government Secretary Shahidul Hasan, Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary Atiqur Rahman Rumon and Bogura Deputy Commissioner Taufiqur Rahman, among senior officials.

PM at Bogura City Corporation inauguration event

Tarique Rahman has arrived at the Bogura municipal building to unveil a plaque that marks its transition to the Bogura City Corporation.

Founded in 1876 during British rule, Bogura Municipality is among the oldest in northern Bangladesh, with 21 wards and a population of around 400,000 as per the 2022 census.

In 2006, the then government expanded the municipality by incorporating 48 surrounding Mouzas, increasing its area to 69.56 sq km and raising the number of wards from 12 to 21.

Plans to upgrade it into a city corporation were announced at the time but remained pending for nearly two decades.

E-bail bond system launched

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has launched the e-bail bond system from Bogura, extending the digital court facility to seven districts.

The system was formally inaugurated around 11:45am from the Bogura court premises, according to officials. 

E-bail bond is an online system that sends bail documents directly and quickly to prisons after a court grants bail, aiming to speed up procedures and reduce delays in the justice process.

Apart from Bogura, the system has been introduced in Jhenaidah, Jashore, Magura, Rajshahi, Natore and Kushtia. 

Authorities say the initiative is designed to simplify bail procedures, reduce corruption and ease the suffering of litigants.

Earlier in the day, the prime minister unveiled the plaque of the newly constructed Bogura District Bar Association building.

His motorcade reached Bogura Circuit House at 10am, from where he walked to the court premises around 11am, accompanied by Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman.

PM’s day-long schedule

11am: Unveiling of the plaque for the newly constructed Bogura District Bar Association building and inauguration of the e-bail bond programme.

11:30am: Unveiling of the Bogura City Corporation plaque at the municipal building.

12:45pm: Launch of an emergency measles-rubella vaccination campaign at the Ziaur Rahman Rural Hospital in Gabtoli’s Bagbari.

1:30pm: Family Card distribution at the Shaheed Zia Degree College ground.

1:45pm: Inauguration of dredging work at the Choukidaha canal in Bagbari's Nasipur.

2:30pm: Visit to the ancestral home of BNP founder Ziaur Rahman in Bagbari.

4pm: Address at public rally at Altafunnesa Playground, organised by Bogura district BNP

5:45pm: Inauguration of the new Bogura Press Club building.

5:50pm: Inauguration of the reconstruction work of the Bogura Baitur Rahman Central Mosque.

6pm: Departure for Dhaka by road.

Tarique arrives in Bogura

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has arrived in Bogura on a day-long official visit.
His convoy reached the Circuit House around 10am, according to his press secretary Atiqur Rahman Rumon.
He is expected to begin his official schedule shortly with the unveiling of a plaque at the Bogura District Bar Association’s newly constructed building, followed by the inauguration of the court’s e-bail bond system.

Bogura stands ready for PM’s arrival

A festive atmosphere has descended and preparations are complete as Bogura awaits the arrival of its native son, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
His Additional Press Secretary Atiqur Rahman Rumon said the prime minister is expected to arrive in Bogura by around 10:30am.
Bogura District BNP President and Bogura-6 MP Rezaul Karim Badsha said the visit carries added significance this time.
“The prime minister is a son of Bogura, the pride of its people, a national leader. He has visited the district on many occasions, but this time his arrival carries a different dimension as he comes as the head of government,” he added.
The local lawmaker noted that public eagerness to catch a glimpse of Tarique has reached a fever pitch, with residents eagerly awaiting the prime minister’s arrival.
Banners and festoons welcoming him have been put up along roads across Bogura.
Upon his arrival, the prime minister will first stop at the Circuit House for a brief respite before commencing a marathon schedule of official engagements.
The sense of enthusiasm among BNP party activists and supporters is boundless, with crowds from city wards lining both sides of the road since 9am to offer their greetings. 
This homecoming has sparked a unique wave of energy throughout the town.
Lokman Mia, an elderly resident of Sonatala, joined the throngs at the roadside to offer his blessings to the man he called the "pride of Bogura," praying for his longevity. 
He expressed deep pride in the region's political lineage, noting that since late president Ziaur Rahman was a son of Bogura and his wife, former prime minister Khaleda Zia, also led the nation, seeing their son Tarique now as the premier is a source of extraordinary pride for the district.

Tarique set to visit Bagbari after 20 years

Tarique Rahman has set out for a visit to his ancestral home in Bogura’s Gabtali after a gap of two decades.

Roads from Bogura city to Bagbari, including routes through Zia Bari, have been repaired ahead of the visit. 

Key stretches from Banani to Zero Point Satmatha have been repainted, with central dividers and roadside trees given a fresh coat. 

The traffic island at Judge Court intersection has also been redesigned.



The “Zia Bari” residence has been repainted after years of neglect, with locals and neighbours waiting along the route for a glimpse of the visiting leader.

In Bagbari market, tea seller Moazzem Hossain said: “He is coming to his own home. This is a big moment for us. I saw him once before when he was not prime minister. 

“Now he is the prime minister. I want to see him again.”

Local resident Md Tuhin Mia said development in the area had remained limited for nearly 18 years. 

He added that expectations are high now, with hopes of improved connectivity and even Upazila status for Bagbari.

Bablu Talukder, a relative of late president Ziaur Rahman, said: “The son of this house is now prime minister. After nearly two decades, he is returning home. We are waiting to welcome him.”

The BNP chairman last visited the ancestral home in December 2006.

Tarique sets off for Bogura

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has left Dhaka for Bogura to attend a series of official and political programmes. 
His Additional Press Secretary Atiqur Rahman Rumon confirmed the journey, noting that the premier is travelling by road accompanied by his wife Zubaida Rahman.
Tarique headed out from his Gulshan Avenue residence after 6am on Monday in his personal bus with his entourage.
The press aide said the prime minister will spend a busy day, with programmes including Family Card distribution, a measles vaccination campaign and a visit to his ancestral home. 
He will return by road at night after completing the schedule.
Since taking office on Feb 17, this is his first visit to Bogura, his hometown.
The official itinerary begins at 11am with the unveiling of a plaque for the newly constructed Bogura District Bar Association building, followed by the launch of the court's e-bail bond system at 11:15am. 
At 11:30am, he will inaugurate the city corporation plaque at Bogura municipal building.
Later, at 12:45pm, he is scheduled to launch an emergency measles-rubella vaccination campaign at Ziaur Rahman Rural Hospital in Gabtali’s Bagbari, followed by Family Card distribution at Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman Degree College ground at 1pm. 
He will open dredging work at Choukidaha canal in Nasipur at 1:45pm before visiting his ancestral home in Bagbari.
At 4pm, the prime minister will address a public rally at Altafunnesa Playground, organised by the district unit of BNP.
After the rally, he will inaugurate the new building of Bogura Press Club and reconstruction work of Bogura Baitur Rahman Central Mosque.