Expressing doubts whether the upcoming five city polls will be free and fair, Jatiya Party yesterday demanded the Election Commission have control over the police during the elections.

Former mayor of Gazipur City Corporation Zahangir Alam has been expelled permanently from the Awami League, said a press release of the party.

A Dhaka court today set June 15 for hearing on charge framing against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in 11 cases.

Ignoring the party’s decision of boycotting the polls, at least two dozen leaders of the BNP and its associate bodies are likely to run for councillor in the June 12 Barishal city elections.

Zahangir Alam, the suspended mayor of Gazipur City Corporation, is likely to be expelled for life from the Awami League.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday alleged that the filing of a case involving Ziaur Rahman in the killing of three freedom fighter army officers, including Col Khondkar Nazmul Huda Bir Bikram, in November 1975 is part of a “far-reaching political conspiracy of the government”.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today alleged that the filing of a case involving Ziaur Rahman in the killing of three freedom fighter army officers, including Col Khondkar Nazmul Huda Bir Bikram, in November 1975 is part of a "far-reaching political conspiracy of the government

The Awami League secretariat today recommended permanent expulsion of suspended Gazipur City mayor Zahangir Alam

The BNP should participate in the national election and let the voter decide which party needs a safe exit, said  Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday.

The BNP has announced countrywide rallies from May 19 to press home its 10-point demand, including holding the next polls under a non-party neutral caretaker government and to protest against the arrest and harassment of party leaders and activists in “false cases”.

Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) President ASM Abdur Rab has been admitted to a city hospital as he fell sick.

The BNP resumed its anti-government movements after Eid-ul-Fitr, with the party holding a protest rally in the capital today..Meanwhile, the ruling Awami League is also holding “counter” rallies in Dhaka..Dhaka city unit (north and south) of BNP has organised their protest rally in f

The Election Commission yesterday asked for a probe  into alleged violation of the electoral code of conduct by Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader.

The BNP yesterday issued show-cause notices to its 30 leaders and activists for running for councillor posts in Gazipur City Corporation polls, ignoring the party decision.

The Election Commission today asked for a probe into the alleged violation of the electoral code of conduct by Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader

The BNP will announce a series of fresh anti-government programmes within the next few days. However, the party is not likely to go for tough agitation at the beginning of this phase of the movement.

Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal has said the government should play a neutral role so that the upcoming city polls can be a model for future elections.

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today declined to comment on former Gazipur City AL General Secretary Zahangir Alam's actions surrounding the Gazipur city polls until the party takes a decision in this regard.

AL nominated mayoral candidate Abul Khair Abdullah has formed two electioneering committees to help him garner votes in the upcoming Barishal city polls.

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