Jamaat-e-Islami is open to joining a unity government after February’s parliamentary vote, and has held talks with several parties, its chief told Reuters yesterday.

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Leaders from across Bangladesh’s political spectrum have expressed their condolences over the death of BNP chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia, paying tribute to her long political career and her role in Bangladesh’s democratic movements.

Cites divisions and failure to establish a “third force” as reason for departure

Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi announces decision

Khaleda's victory in 1991 marked her formal arrival, but the story began long years before

Khaleda Zia's enviable election record testifies to her popularity

She breathed her last at around 6am, shortly after Fajr prayer

The National Citizen Party submitted nomination papers for 47 candidates yesterday even though its seat-sharing arrangement with Jamaat-e-Islami covers 30 seats.

The National Citizen Party’s decision to join the Jamaat-led electoral alliance has touched off sharp debate in Bangladesh’s political circles. While some warn it could erode the NCP’s youthful promise and cast doubt on its future, others see it as a breakthrough for Jamaat-e-Islami.

The BNP is set to contest the upcoming polls in 286 of the 300 constituencies, leaving 14 seats for alliance partners and political leaders who stood with the party during the anti-fascist movement.

Speaking briefly from the second floor balcony of the party headquarters before a large gatherBNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday returned to the party’s central office in Naya Paltan after 17 years and called on party leaders and activists to contribute to rebuilding the country by carrying out their responsibilities with sincerity and commitment.ing of supporters,

Jamaat-e-Islami is close to finalising its election manifesto, placing the youth at the centre of its vision and pledging sweeping reforms in education, governance and business for a society free from corruption and extortion.

She alleges none of five official channels for obtaining voter numbers are functional

Nahid Islam says Asif will not contest the polls

Alleges absence of level playing field

Asks leaders and supporters to avoid public inconvenience and pray for Khaleda Zia’s recovery

Candidates crowd returning officers’ offices nationwide ahead on 13th parliamentary election

BNP leaders file papers on behalf of acting chairman as deadline for nominations ends today

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