Opposition MPs yesterday demanded that the Awami League be tried as a political party in an international crimes tribunal, accusing it of committing mass killings during the July uprising, as well as destroying democratic institutions and looting national resources during its tenure.

NCP MP says the government cannot keep experimenting with students’ future

NCP leader says parties must address social barriers preventing women from entering public life

BNP chairman says the party will contest local government elections after completing organisational preparations

Party rules require him to leave the student organisation before contesting the city election

Syeda Zohra Tajuddin was a remarkable political figure whose contributions extended far beyond being the wife of Bangladesh’s first prime minister, Tajuddin Ahmad.

Worried that severe erosion by the Jhenai river could swallow more land in Tartia village, Khandaker Akhtaruzzaman recently used a newly installed phone booth to seek help from his lawmaker.

Shafiqur says they are being pressured to drop referendum demand

Leader of the Opposition and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman visited flood-affected areas in Chattogram yesterday.

Responding to Hasina’s reported plan to return around December, opposition chief whip says Dhaka must decide when and how to bring her back

BNP 'snatched the referendum mandate', he says

Bangladesh has repeatedly urged India to extradite her

Jamaat chief meets affected families in Banshkhali, assures continued support

Opposition leader and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday alleged that Jamaat and the 11-party alliance were defeated in the election through a “conspiracy”.

Ongoing movement will defy rain and storms unless the public mandate of referendum is implemented, leader of the opposition says

Vows strict action against wrongdoing using name of the organisation

Party official says he had long been attempting to 'incite extremism' through his Facebook posts, remarks

The Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance has demanded the immediate formation of a Constitution Reform Council to implement the July National Charter, and warned that Bangladesh could face political conflict if the verdict of the referendum is not implemented.

Court orders DB police to investigate allegations

Alliance leaders submitted a memorandum to the speaker demanding a Constitution Reform Council and a roadmap for implementing the referendum verdict