DHAKA, Jan 13, 2026 (BSS) - BNP has withdrawn the expulsion order of five leaders who were expelled on charges of violating party discipline and engaging in activities contrary to the party's policies and ideals.  This information was disclosed in a press release signed by BNP Senior Joint General Secretary Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Tuesday.  The press release stated that former general secretary of Bagharpara upazila BNP in Jashore district Md. Abu Taher Siddiqui; former member of Madhabpur upazila BNP in Habiganj district Syed Md. Sohail Chairman (S M Ataul Mostafa Sohail); Chittagong Mohanagar BNP leader Khorshed Alam; former member of Nasirnagar upazila BNP in Brahmanbaria district Syed Sazzad Morshed; and former vice-president of Hakimpur upazila BNP in Dinajpur district Mrs. Parul Nahar, were previously expelled from all positions including primary membership of the party for violating party discipline and engaging in activities contrary to the party's policies and ideals.  The press release further stated that in response to their appeals and in accordance with the party's decision, their expulsion orders have been withdrawn on January 13 and their primary membership has been restored.  BNP withdraws expulsion orders of five leaders DHAKA, Jan 13, 2026 (BSS) - BNP has withdrawn the expulsion orders of five of its leaders who had earlier been expelled on charges of violating party discipline and engaging in activities contrary to the party's policies and ideals. The information was disclosed in a press release signed by BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Tuesday. According to the press release, the leaders whose expulsion orders have been withdrawn are former general secretary of Bagharpara Upazila BNP in Jashore district Md. Abu Taher Siddiqui, former member of Madhabpur Upazila BNP in Habiganj district Syed Md. Sohail Chairman (S M Ataul Mostafa Sohail), Chattogram Metropolitan BNP leader Khorshed Alam, former member of Nasirnagar Upazila BNP in Brahmanbaria district Syed Sazzad Morshed and former vice-president of Hakimpur Upazila BNP in Dinajpur district Mrs. Parul Nahar. The release noted that they were previously expelled from all party positions, including primary membership, for breaching party discipline and acting against the party's principles. It further said that following their appeals and in line with a party decision, the expulsion orders were withdrawn on January 13, restoring their primary membership of the BNP.  

BAGERHAT, Jan 13, 2026 (BSS) - Bagerhat Press Club has distributed blankets among distressed and cold-stricken people today. The distribution program took place at the Press Club auditorium. Bagerhat Deputy Commissioner Golam Md. Baten attended the program as the chief guest. Presiding over the event, Press Club President Abu Said Shunu urged people from all walks of life to come forward to help those suffering from the cold.  He said that alongside government efforts, such humanitarian initiatives by social and voluntary organizations deserve appreciation. District Election Officer Mohammad Abu Ansar attended the program as the special guest. Also present were Press Club General Secretary Hedayet Hossain Liton and journalists from various media outlets. On the occasion, blankets were distributed to more than a hundred distressed and helpless individuals. The recipients expressed their satisfaction and gratitude to the Bagerhat Press Club for this humanitarian effort.