Nahid Islam says decision taken at alliance meeting in Dhaka

NCP yet to decide

Jamaat‑e‑Islami has decided to contest the upcoming presidential election, with the 11‑party alliance to finalise the candidate through discussions.

Jamaat-e-Islami yesterday criticised the government’s move to allow private companies to import and market refined fuel, calling it a potential “new avenue for plunder”.

Opposition Chief Whip and National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam yesterday alleged that exhibits depicting “Indian aggression” had been removed from the July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum.

Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmad on Friday stressed the need to properly document and present the true history of Bangladesh’s Liberation War, saying many significant chapters of the war remain unknown to the people.

A vested quarter is trying to create instability in the country, said BNP Secretary General and Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday, urging everyone to remain alert and help protect political stability.

Slamming the govt move, party says proposed policy could replace BPC’s monopoly with one controlled by a handful of powerful business groups

NCP chief says roles of private university, madrasa students ignored

LGRD Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said branding the government a “failure” before it has completed “even five months” in office reflects extreme political and social intolerance.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami yesterday termed India’s decision to allow fugitive former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to address a press conference in New Delhi a “gross violation” of diplomatic norms.

Party urges govt to step up efforts to bring the former prime minister back to Bangladesh

Key 11-Party Alliance partners to hold internal talks before deciding whether to field or support a candidate for the August 20 vote

Jamaat ameer criticises political violence and says Awami League is not yet fit to return to politics

LGRD minister and BNP secretary general urges patience and tolerance, saying the govt needs time to address inherited crises

The Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance yesterday announced a series of divisional long marches and a grand rally in Dhaka, demanding the implementation of the July National Charter and the referendum verdict, as well as cuts in fuel, gas and electricity prices.

Asif Mahmud accuses India of using the ousted prime minister as a “pawn” to undermine Bangladesh’s sovereignty

Candidates must be at least 35, secure the support of two MPs and submit nomination papers by August 13

BNP leader condemns the August 5 media event and says allowing the ousted prime minister to make political statements undermined Bangladesh’s sovereignty

Coalition announces long marches, rail journey and Dhaka rally from September to November