The current political atmosphere is not yet suitable for a free and fair national election, Syed Abdullah Md Taher, nayeb-e-ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami, said yesterday.
Supporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain kept all gates of Nagar Bhaban -- the headquarters of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) -- padlocked for the second consecutive day yesterday, halting all service-related activities.
Demonstrators blocked key intersection, sought arrest and trial of accused
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."
The meeting, held at 6:30pm at the Westin Hotel, brought together a seven-member BNP team led by Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi yesterday expressed concerns over corruption allegations against the aides to certain advisers of the interim government.
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami joined talks with the National Consensus Commission this morning
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi yesterday questioned why the interim government has not taken action against those who helped Sheikh Hasina establish fascism.
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday urged the authorities to hold local government polls before the national election in order to demonstrate the Election Commission’s sincerity and capability.
Demands rally organised by Inqilab Mancha
Pledging to build a land of justice, a new political party -- “Janata Party Bangladesh” (People’s Party Bangladesh) -- was launched yesterday under the leadership of noted actor and road safety activist Ilias Kanchan.
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has urged party leaders and activists to restore people’s voting rights at any cost, saying that the sacrifices made over the past 15 years must not be allowed to go in vain.
The procession began around 7:00pm and paraded through the surrounding area
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said his party does not want to take revenge on their oppressors, but wants to implement its 31-point reform proposal, aimed at serving the interests of people.
