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."
Urging unity among party rank and file to tackle the upcoming challenges, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said many previously invisible enemies or opponents are gradually becoming visible.
Opposes proposal of two-term limit for head of govt
BNP sees no reason to delay the national election beyond December, said the party’s standing committee member Nazrul Islam Khan yesterday.
This demand was made during a discussion meeting titled, "Women in Politics and as Citizens", organised by the Chattogram Women's Cell of NCP at the July Revolution Memorial Hall of the Chattogram Press Club yesterday
No one was arrested till the filing of the report around 11:30pm
"I am deeply saddened by the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis -- a revered spiritual leader whose life exemplified compassion, humility and tireless efforts to foster peace and interfaith dialogue," he said in a post on his verified Facebook page
In Dhaka, the party's student wing held a protest rally in front of Primeasia University, where BNP's Dhaka South unit leader Ishraque Hossain issued a 48-hour ultimatum to arrest those responsible
The National Citizen Party has urged the Election Commission to hold the next general election only after the final recommendations made by the National Consensus Commission on electoral reforms are implemented.
The BNP has rejected the Constitution Reform Commission’s proposal that would bar any individual from serving more than two terms as prime minister, calling it “undemocratic and unjustified”.
Jamaat-e-Islami, Islami Andolan Bangladesh, and Hefajat-e Islam yesterday demanded that the government immediately scrap the “unacceptable and controversial” recommendations of the Women’s Affairs Reform Commission.
