Terming BNP as a leaderless political party, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says BNP is now "riding on the back" of Dr Kamal Hossain.

A special court yesterday set October 29 for delivering verdict in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and three other accused.

The BNP has found itself in an awkward situation again. After weeks of talks and tough negotiations, the party just managed to bring together Dr Kamal Hossain's Gonoforum and three other parties and launch a new alliance, called Jatiya Oikyafront, on Saturday.

Jatiya Oikya Front Chief Dr Kamal Hossain's aim is probably not going to power but rather just to topple Sheikh Hasina's government, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said yesterday.

Newly formed Jatiya Oikyafront to start its programmes by holding a rally in Sylhet city on October 23 to garner public support in favour of its 7-point demand for holding a credible parliamentary election.

Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda says even if there is any discord among the election commissioners, it would not influence the function of the Election Commission.

The High Court clears the way for Oikyaboddha Nagorik Andolon, a political party led by Dr Kazi Faruk Ahmed, to contest the next parliamentary election.

BNP says the countrymen are now suffering from “digital phobia” as the government has recently enacted much-talked-about Digital Security Act 2018 to “restrict” freedom of expression.

Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukder again walks out of an election preparatory meeting of the commission.

Candidates can file their nomination papers online to take part in eleventh national election as the Election Commission (EC) is likely to declare the schedule for the polls any day after October 30.

The High Court extends till October 23 its earlier order that granted bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case in which she is currently serving five years jail term.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will leave Dhaka for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia tomorrow for a four-day visit.

An ultra-nationalist monk -- dubbed the "Buddhist Bin Laden" -- condemns the international community for their calls to bring Myanmar's generals to justice over the Rohingya crisis.

The High Court yesterday cleared the way for continuing trial in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in her absence.

Left Democratic Alliance (LDA), a newly formed platform of eight left-leaning parties, demands dissolution of the parliament before the declaration of schedule of the upcoming national election.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina comes down heavily on Dr Kamal Hossain for forging an alliance with BNP calling the combine a platform of killers and opportunists.

The High Court denies bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in an arson case filed against her under the Special Powers Act in Chauddagram of Cumilla in 2015.

The US Senate has confirmed the nomination of Earl Robert Miller as the new US ambassador to Bangladesh.

After weeks of talks and intense negotiations, the BNP and three other political parties formally launched an alliance called Jatiya Oikyo Front yesterday, just months before the national election. The alliance, which also includes Dr Kamal Hossain-led Jatiya Oikya Prokriya, unveiled an 11-point goals and promised to bring sweeping reforms in governance if voted to power. "We are making the call for a national unity in the interest of the nation, not for any particular political party. We expect others to join the Jatiya Oikya Front," Dr Kamal told a press conference at the Jatiya Press Club last evening.

Law Minister Anisul Huq yesterday said time for discussion on the Digital Security Act is not over yet.