Demonstrators blocked key intersection, sought arrest and trial of accused
Jamaat says it has revised positions on key issues after internal review
They started the demonstration on May 14, protesting the government's delay in appointing Ishraque as mayor.
BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed yesterday urged the interim government to remove two of its advisers, whom he claimed are members of the National Citizen Party, for the sake of neutrality.
BNP wants to quickly restore democracy in Bangladesh through a credible election for the country’s progress, said the party’s senior leader Abdul Moyeen Khan yesterday.
Supporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain yesterday padlocked all entry points of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) headquarters, Nagar Bhaban, bringing all service-related operations to a halt.
Making decisions on a “humanitarian corridor” to Rakhine and leasing out container terminal of Chittagong Port to foreign companies are not the interim government’s job, said BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman last night.
"People are protesting spontaneously. I don't know who locked the gates or is obstructing access — it's a result of their frustration. I won't issue any instructions in this regard, as we believe in democratic principles."
Consensus commission’s talks with political parties have yielded consensus on some key issues
BNP leaders are making elaborate preparations to provide a warm welcome to party chief Khaleda Zia, who is expected to return home on Tuesday after nearly four months of medical treatment in London.
Hafiz accuses the interim government of 'playing games' with state governance
Neither Tarique's spirit, nor Fakhrul's wisdom appear to be percolating down to the grassroots of their party
Hefazat's Paltan zone has organised the rally to press home their demands
Zubaida is expected to return on May 5, accompanying BNP chief Khaleda Zia, who will be coming back after completing medical treatment abroad
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said that attempts are underway to create an atmosphere where demanding a national election seems like a crime.
The rally, organised by the Dhaka metropolitan unit of the NCP, began at 3:00pm
Mirza Abbas says BNP watered the roots while others enjoyed the fruits
