Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday directed the authorities concerned to ensure the swift rehabilitation of street hawkers who were recently evicted from various areas of the capital and called for coordinated efforts to identify suitable alternative locations for their resettlement.

BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday instructed Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal to avoid conflict with opposition student groups and not to fall for provocations on campuses.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday accused the BNP of “clearly deceiving the nation” by opposing key state reforms.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday strongly condemned remarks made by Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman, rejecting the claim that BNP came to power through “engineering”.

Calls it ‘undemocratic and undesirable’

NCP MP says he wonders what BNP's fate would be in the next six months

Opposition leader also condemned recent attacks on Ducsu leaders and a Jamaat MP

Says attempts are on to create confusion through misinformation

Around 3,000 leaders and activists joined the National Citizen Party (NCP) yesterday, claimed the party.

The Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, a pro-BNP student body, has instructed its grassroots leaders and activists to avoid disorder, remain alert to provocation, and help maintain a peaceful atmosphere on university campuses amid growing tensions with rival student groups.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday accused the BNP of breaking its promises and moving towards one-party rule after assuming power.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar yesterday alleged that the government had “unleashed” Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal against Islami Chhatra Shibir amid the ongoing political situation.

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury called for a strict stance against the entry of outsiders into the Chittagong University campus, saying that universities must remain dedicated solely to academic pursuits.

BNP had once backed the referendum but was now taking a contradictory position, he says

The nation expects the media outlet to treat everyone fairly, he says

JCD-backed office-bearers allege student body is being used for party purposes, while general secretary says recent protests were a stand against attacks on elected leaders

Finance minister says no outsiders should be allowed on Chittagong University campus

Demand swift justice

Facebook post triggers violence; police deployed to restore order

The Election Commission (EC) yesterday declared 49 out of 53 nomination papers valid for the reserved women’s seats election in the 13th national parliament, scheduled for May 12.