- Dhaka concerned at dwindling funds for Rohingyas |
- Rohingya crisis in uncertainty; WASH sector faces challenges |
- HRW delegation meets Commission of Inquiry on Disappearances |
- US Chargé d'Affaires Ann Jacobson to Meet Political Parties in BD |
- With trees in flowering farmers hopeful of bumper mango crop |
New political party Democratic Power unveils itself
We have not come for elections or power, they say
Formation of a new party Bangladesh Democratic Power was announced at the National Press Club on Tuesday 28 Jan 2025
Dhaka, 28 Jan - A new political party, ‘Bangladesh Democratic Power,’ has emerged with a commitment to protecting the country's sovereignty and contributing to national reconstruction, rather than seeking power or elections.
The party's convener, Major General Mohammad Ehtesham-ul-Haq, stated, “We have not come for elections or power. We have come with the pledge to play a leading role in safeguarding the country’s independence, sovereignty, and rebuilding the state.”
He remarked those at a press conference held at the National Press Club on Tuesday.
Ehtesham-ul-Haq further emphasized, "The name of our apolitical movement is Sovereignty Movement, which represents the students, the people, and various sections of society. The movement is not about elections or power, but rather about playing a pivotal role in protecting the nation's sovereignty, state reconstruction, and national development, with unwavering dedication to the welfare of the people and the country." - UNB