Jamaat ameer pledges equal rights for all communities, vows strict action to ensure women’s safety

Urges authorities, parties to safeguard reporters in the field

Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited will operate additional trains on February 12 to facilitate voter movement, while traffic restrictions take effect nationwide

Called on troops and law enforcement to ensure a fair, peaceful and citizen-friendly election and referendum

National Citizen Party (NCP) Senior Joint Convener Samantha Sharmin today alleged that a large section within the interim government deliberately wanted instability at the field level to serve political objectives.

The party will launch its election manifesto at 3pm

BNP chairman will attend the Nayapaltan rally as chief guest, party leaders say

BNP will build a state founded on equality, knowledge and respect for labour, prioritising the people above power and merit over privilege, said Dr Zubaida Rahman yesterday.

The Election Commission (EC) yesterday cancelled the election in Sherpur-3 (Jhenaigati-Sreebordi) constituency following the death of Jamaat-e-Islami’s nominated candidate Mohammad Nuruzzaman Badal.

Home Adviser Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury yesterday dismissed concerns over “mob violence” during polls.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday accused Jamaat-e-Islami of deceiving people by exploiting religious sentiment for political gain.

Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday said that, if voted to power, ensuring security and dignity for women would be his party’s top priority.

In Cox’s Bazar’s Ukhia, one issue overshadows all others: the Rohingya refugee crisis.

Pointing at Jamaat-e-Islami, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman said members of the gupto (covert group) have now emerged in Bangladesh as “new oppressors”.

Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) yesterday unveiled its election manifesto, reaffirming its commitment to implementing the fundamental principles of Islamic governance if it comes to power after the February 12 polls.

The Jamaat-e-Islami yesterday outlined 26 priority areas for running the government in its election manifesto, presenting its vision for a “new Bangladesh”.

Army chief Waker-uz-Zaman said the government, all its institutions and law enforcement agencies, and the three armed services are fully committed to holding a free and fair election, stressing that there is “no scope” for the polls not being held.

About one-third of the 1,965 polling centres in Chattogram have been identified as highly risky ahead of the national election scheduled for February 12, according to security forces and intelligence assessments.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday accused Jamaat-e-Islami of deceiving people by exploiting religious sentiment for political gain.

From early morning until late at night, Esrat Sultana Elen Bhutto moves from one village to another, campaigning tirelessly.