Ashik Abdullah Apu

Reporter, Print/Digital, The Daily Star

Shop rent Tk 3 lakh, but govt gets just Tk 22,000

A probe has found massive irregularities in the rental of shops at nine markets of the National Sports Council (NSC), including a case where the government receives as little as Tk 22,000 in monthly rent while as much as Tk 3 lakh is being collected from the tenant. 

6d ago

Registration deadline: NCP to seek 2-month extension from EC

The newly formed National Citizen Party will formally request the Election Commission to extend the registration deadline for political parties by two months, as the party is unlikely to meet the registration requirements by April 20.

1w ago

NCP to push for reforms, ban on AL

The National Citizen Party (NCP) is set to launch a series of programmes this month, centring on three key demands -- the trial of the Awami League for the July killings, governance reforms, and an election to the constituent assembly, according to party insiders.

2w ago

NCP gears up for EC registration

The National Citizen Party (NCP) is now taking preparations to form district and upazila-level organisational units to meet the Election Commission’s registration criteria ahead of the upcoming polls.

3w ago

NCP pushes for grassroots support amid Eid holiday

Key leaders of the recently launched National Citizen Party (NCP) are actively engaging in mass contact in their respective areas, capitalising on the Eid-ul-Fitr vacation.

3w ago

July uprising: Nagorik Committee, student body to be revamped

The two platforms became largely inactive after they floated their political party -- National Citizen Party (NCP) and student body Democratic Student Council

1m ago

A mixed bag in NCP convening committee

The recently formed National Citizen Party (NCP) has announced a 217-member convening committee, incorporating individuals from diverse backgrounds.

1m ago

NCP to finalise charter, organogram soon

After the official launch of their party National Citizen Party, the young leaders who were at the forefront of the July uprising are now focusing on finalising the party’s organogram, slogan, declaration and charter.

1m ago
April 18, 2025
April 18, 2025

Shop rent Tk 3 lakh, but govt gets just Tk 22,000

A probe has found massive irregularities in the rental of shops at nine markets of the National Sports Council (NSC), including a case where the government receives as little as Tk 22,000 in monthly rent while as much as Tk 3 lakh is being collected from the tenant. 

April 12, 2025
April 12, 2025

Registration deadline: NCP to seek 2-month extension from EC

The newly formed National Citizen Party will formally request the Election Commission to extend the registration deadline for political parties by two months, as the party is unlikely to meet the registration requirements by April 20.

April 5, 2025
April 5, 2025

NCP to push for reforms, ban on AL

The National Citizen Party (NCP) is set to launch a series of programmes this month, centring on three key demands -- the trial of the Awami League for the July killings, governance reforms, and an election to the constituent assembly, according to party insiders.

April 3, 2025
April 3, 2025

NCP gears up for EC registration

The National Citizen Party (NCP) is now taking preparations to form district and upazila-level organisational units to meet the Election Commission’s registration criteria ahead of the upcoming polls.

March 29, 2025
March 29, 2025

NCP pushes for grassroots support amid Eid holiday

Key leaders of the recently launched National Citizen Party (NCP) are actively engaging in mass contact in their respective areas, capitalising on the Eid-ul-Fitr vacation.

March 22, 2025
March 22, 2025

July uprising: Nagorik Committee, student body to be revamped

The two platforms became largely inactive after they floated their political party -- National Citizen Party (NCP) and student body Democratic Student Council

March 3, 2025
March 3, 2025

A mixed bag in NCP convening committee

The recently formed National Citizen Party (NCP) has announced a 217-member convening committee, incorporating individuals from diverse backgrounds.

March 2, 2025
March 2, 2025

NCP to finalise charter, organogram soon

After the official launch of their party National Citizen Party, the young leaders who were at the forefront of the July uprising are now focusing on finalising the party’s organogram, slogan, declaration and charter.

March 1, 2025
March 1, 2025

Pledge made to build a ‘second republic’

The young leaders behind the successful mass uprising against Sheikh Hasina officially launched the National Citizen Party (NCP) yesterday, declaring their vision for a “second republic”.

February 27, 2025
February 27, 2025

All eyes on Manik Mia Avenue as Jatiya Nagorik Party launches tomorrow

Preparations for the party’s launch, initiated by the Jatiya Nagorik Committee and Students Against Discrimination, are in full swing