'The government also has to play a role here. The Election Commission alone cannot take the decision regarding the matter,' says Gono Odhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur

Adviser to the interim government Mahfuj Alam has said the July-August mass uprising belongs to everyone, stressing that progress has to be achieved with everyone’s participation.

Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain yesterday said the Awami League must be eradicated politically and ideologically from Bangladesh.

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is now cleared of all the 37 cases filed during the 2007 caretaker government and the Awami League regime as the court acquitted her in the Niko graft case yesterday.

The BNP has expressed doubts about the interim government’s sincerity in holding the next national election.

BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has said there is no opportunity to waste time discussing reforms.

BNP today announced programmes for tomorrow and Friday to observe the Martyr's Day and International Mother Language Day

Kuet students demonstrated earlier today, calling for the vice-chancellor's (VC) resignation. This was one of their five demands.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday warned that the government would be forced to accept their demands, including the release of former assistant secretary general ATM Azharul Islam, through an unstoppable movement.

Sarjis Alam, chief organiser of Jatiya Nagorik Committee, yesterday said if Sheikh Hasina was the mastermind behind the July killings, then the Awami League and its associate bodies should also be banned for aiding her in committing the crimes.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday urged the interim government advisers to resign if they want to stay in power and then contest the elections.

Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin yesterday sought the active involvement of deputy commissioners in the electoral process, and urged them to raise public awareness regarding polls.

LGRD Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain yesterday said the Awami League members not involved in the July atrocities can participate in polls after apologising to people for the crimes committed by their colleagues. 

A tense situation prevailed in the Shibbari intersection area in Khulna city tonight

'In Chattogram, a total of 754 members were appointed across three committees. Out of them, around 30 of us have resigned,' says a protester

Anti-Discrimination Student Movement leaders issue ultimatum at DU; protests held at CU, JU, RU, and JnU

Reforms and elections can proceed simultaneously, says CPB President Shah Alam

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said the initiative for state reforms will not work until elected representatives are entrusted with the responsibility of running the country.

Information Adviser Nahid Islam today said he will take the decision regarding his resignation and joining a new political party by the end of this week

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today urged India to resolve the Teesta-water sharing issue, stop border killings, and shun its “big brother” attitude to maintain good relations with the people of Bangladesh