Bangladesh Jamaat‑e‑Islami, opposition party, has moved closer to forming a shadow cabinet designed to offer constructive criticism of government decisions and present alternative policy proposals, say several senior leaders of the party.

Party later expels and replaces him

Alleges flaws inside the election process

Urges to build parliamentary competence, engage constituents

Govt would need time for preparation as local elections are held in phases, he says

Chattogram leaders allege expressway pillars were cleared for advertisements, while Mayor Shahadat denies ordering any erasure

Party would contest local government elections independently, ameer says

NCP chief coordinator says those involved in alleged manipulation during the 13th national polls will face trial in future

The ruling BNP will once again ask the opposition to join a special parliamentary committee on constitutional amendments in line with the July National Charter when parliament’s second session begins on June 7.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Opposition Leader Shafiqur Rahman yesterday said the party’s movement would continue both in parliament and on the streets against what he termed “the government’s deception and betrayal”.

Says people will not accept rulers relying on foreign powers

Party’s Dhaka city north unit also urges law enforcement agencies to bring perpetrators to justice without delay

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami yesterday expressed concern over the BNP government’s appointment of new vice chancellors at 11 public universities, alleging that the appointments were made on partisan grounds.

The BNP-backed Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Panel, popularly known as the Blue Panel, has swept the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) election, winning 13 of the 14 posts, including president and secretary.

Opposition leader says northern Bangladesh has long been neglected and urges Teesta riverbank communities to build a movement for their rights

Speakers say no covert or overt Awami League activity will be tolerated

Says political appointments threaten academic environment

Mir Mohammad Shoaib made convener, Arif Moinuddin member secretary

The two sides also exchanged views on various issues relating to Bangladesh and the European Union

Yesterday was the deadline for submitting expenditure accounts of the 13th national parliamentary election, but the BNP, the National Citizen Party, and 23 other parties have yet to file their reports with the Election Commission.