Tarique Rahman-led meeting also focuses on essential prices, market syndicates and party discipline

NCP convener urges Indian authorities to disclose detainees’ whereabouts, protect peaceful assembly and allow journalists to work without intimidation

Police and locals say the groups were at odds over local influence and the brick kiln business

Criticises govt over law and order, demands action over recruitment exam leak

Mirza Faisal and Delawar start campaigning after receiving electoral symbols; 3 other candidates have yet to launch campaigns

A BNP leader was arrested yesterday in a case filed over the storming of Rajshahi Medical University (RMU) Vice-Chancellor Prof Md Jawadul Haque’s office and forcing him to sign a resignation letter.

Decisions announced in separate statements posted on party’s Facebook page

The special parliamentary committee on constitutional reform will prioritise implementing the BNP’s agenda in line with its election manifesto alongside the July charter, ruling party members of the committee have said.

Four observers to monitor voting in 12 municipality wards

Jamaat chief pledges constructive opposition role after meeting with textile sector leaders

Party chief Mamunul Haque says ties with neighbours should be based on mutual respect, fair trade and humanitarian dialogue

Kayser Kamal says accountability must precede national reconciliation and warns that impunity could allow authoritarianism to return

Leader of the Opposition and Jamaat-e-Islami Chief Shafiqur Rahman yesterday said a government that “fails to ensure people’s safety” has no right to remain in power.

Jamaat leader says Akhtaruzzaman did not physically assault anyone and calls for an apology

Deteriorating law and order situation allowing various crimes to take place in broad daylight, says opposition leader

EC, ACC, judiciary must function independently, says political scientist

Shafiqur says former MP became 'voice of protest for aggrieved passengers'

The BNP high command has instructed grassroots organisers to promptly inform the party’s central office if any member in their area faces allegations of criminal activity, rather than conceal the matter or shield the person involved.

Jamaat leader questions PM over BNP’s past cooperation with Jamaat

The BNP leadership is expected to take a more cautious approach to restructuring its two Dhaka city units to strengthen the party’s presence in the capital, enforce organisational discipline, and bring in leaders with clean images.