Cites divisions and failure to establish a “third force” as reason for departure

Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi announces decision

The National Citizen Party submitted nomination papers for 47 candidates yesterday even though its seat-sharing arrangement with Jamaat-e-Islami covers 30 seats.

The National Citizen Party’s decision to join the Jamaat-led electoral alliance has touched off sharp debate in Bangladesh’s political circles. While some warn it could erode the NCP’s youthful promise and cast doubt on its future, others see it as a breakthrough for Jamaat-e-Islami.

The BNP is set to contest the upcoming polls in 286 of the 300 constituencies, leaving 14 seats for alliance partners and political leaders who stood with the party during the anti-fascist movement.

Speaking briefly from the second floor balcony of the party headquarters before a large gatherBNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday returned to the party’s central office in Naya Paltan after 17 years and called on party leaders and activists to contribute to rebuilding the country by carrying out their responsibilities with sincerity and commitment.ing of supporters,

Jamaat-e-Islami is close to finalising its election manifesto, placing the youth at the centre of its vision and pledging sweeping reforms in education, governance and business for a society free from corruption and extortion.

She alleges none of five official channels for obtaining voter numbers are functional

Nahid Islam says Asif will not contest the polls

Alleges absence of level playing field

Asks leaders and supporters to avoid public inconvenience and pray for Khaleda Zia’s recovery

Pledges voting rights, development and equal dignity for all citizens

Party calls referendum and polls 'unconstitutional;, alleging interim government influence over Election Commission

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has conducted a performance review of party-nominated candidates in several constituencies and has advised that several nominations be reconsidered.

The National Citizen Party has forged a seat-sharing arrangement with Jamaat-e-Islami to contest the February 12 national election, ending days of intense  speculations.

Mahfuj Alam, former adviser to the interim government, has announced that he will not join the National Citizen Party. He also said he had rejected an offer to contest the national election from a Dhaka seat under the Jamaat-NCP alliance.

Party has fielded 243 candidates, he says

New date has not been announced

Nahid Islam says about joining Jamaat-led alliance

BNP acting chairman signs nomination papers for Dhaka-17 and Bogura-6