Seven detained from Chankharpul, Dhanmondi

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday said the government wants to build a Bangladesh where men and women will enjoy equal rights and women will work in the family, state and society with respect, dignity and security.

Jamaat-e-Islami will pursue a “principled and pragmatic” policy approach that safeguards Bangladesh’s sovereignty while promoting economic development, peaceful international relations and inclusive democracy, said party Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday.

Platform aims to mobilise youth and revive spirit of July uprising through nationwide political outreach

Leaders of the Gonotantrik Jukta Front yesterday called for the publication of a white paper detailing the activities and decisions of the interim government during its time in office.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has said his party was not consulted on agreements signed with different countries during the tenure of the interim government.

The BNP yesterday started a training workshop for its lawmakers ahead of the first session of the 13th National Parliament, scheduled for March 12.

Contradicts foreign minister’s claim of prior consent

Experts and politicians have raised alarm over the fact that women made up only around four percent of the candidates in the 13th national election.

NCP convener says delay undermines public confidence and democratic norms

Advocate suggests such affidavit holds no legal weight

An attempt is being made to gain political advantage by evading political responsibility and creating pressure on the court, alleged Mia Golam Parwar, secretary general of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami.

Attempts to resolve political matters through judicial means did not yield positive outcomes in the past, Jamaat leader says

Abdullah Al Amin rescued by police after standoff in BSCIC area; tensions flared following comments reportedly about BKMEA president

NCP leader warns against questioning the legitimacy of the people’s verdict

National Citizen Party spokesperson Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain yesterday accused the BNP of “playing a dual game” by challenging the July Charter in court.

Jamaat-e-Islami has expressed deep concern over a petition filed with the High Court challenging the process of passing the July Charter reform proposal in parliament.

The BNP has offered the post of deputy speaker to the opposition ahead of the first sitting of the newly elected parliament, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said yesterday.

Move comes as goodwill gesture under July National Charter, says home minister

Akhter Hossen will serve as committee chairman and Sarwar Tushar as member secretary