Seven contenders for the December 30 election came under attack by alleged Awami League men in separate incidents yesterday.

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s adviser Inam Ahmed Chowdhury, who was nomination seeker of the opposition party from Sylhet-1, has officially joined the ruling Awami League.

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will keep her promise of job for every family if re-elected to power.

BNP candidates of Dhaka-4 and Dhaka-19 constituencies are fearing further attacks on their campaigns and activists.

A Kushtia court sends Reza Ahmed Bachchu, a BNP candidate from Kushtia-1 (Daulatpur) constituency, to jail in connection with two cases filed in January under the explosives act.

Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal, a component of Awami League-led 14-party alliance, pledged to form a bicameral parliament.

At least 12 activists of Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal were injured after a crude bomb explodes at a rally of Hasanul Haque Inu in Bheramara upazila of Kushtia.

The BNP, if voted to power, will bring sweeping reforms to strengthen democracy, make parliament effective, establish the rule of law and ensure independence of the judiciary, according to its manifesto for the December 30 polls.

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader terms BNP’s election manifesto as a colourful balloon saying the party came up with some unrealistic pledges intending to come to power.

BNP candidate from Kushtia-4, Syed Mehdi Ahmed Roomy has been sued under the debated Digital Security Act weeks ahead of the election.

Awami League in its election manifesto pledges to form a National Minority Commission to ensure safety of the minority communities.

BNP places promises for the ICT and outsourcing sector of the country in its election manifesto.

BNP has promised to investigate any corruption involved in the ongoing mega projects although it will not stop any work in progress.

BNP, in its election manifesto, vows to exempt students from all kinds of value added tax (VAT) if voted to power.

BNP unveiled its election manifesto today, putting major emphasis on pledges of freedom of speech and abolishing “black laws” of the country.

Ruling Awami League promises availability of city amenities in every village of the country in its election manifesto.

Ruling Awami League promises availability of city amenities in every village of the country in its election manifesto.

Ruling Awami League has pledged to drive the country’s economy towards 10 per cent growth within the next five years if voted to power.

Ruling Awami League pledges to adopt a zero-tolerance policy against militancy, drugs and corruption in the election manifesto.

Awami League, in its election manifesto, promises to ensure transparency, accountability, honesty and public-service in administration.