A parliamentary body today (August 25, 2022) came down heavily on Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun and State Minister Kamal Ahmed Mojumder for hike in price of sugar.

Leaders and activists of nine left-leaning parties under the Left Democratic Alliance are observing a half-day hartal today across the country, protesting increase in prices of fuel, urea fertilizer and essential commodities.

Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal yesterday said political parties’ stance was not the main consideration for the Election Commission when it decided to use EVMs in up to 150 parliamentary constituencies during the next general election.

The Election Commission has decided to use EVMs in up to 150 parliamentary seats in the next general elections.

The Left Democratic Alliance is enforcing a half-day hartal across the country today protesting the recent hike in prices of fuel, urea fertiliser and daily essentials.

At least 50 people were injured in a clash between police and BNP men in Gobindaganj upazila of Gaibandha this evening (August 24, 2022).

Prime Minister's son and ICT Advisor Sajeeb Wazed Joy has said BNP leader Tarique Rahman had a meeting with the planners and enforcers at Hawa Bhaban prior to August 21 grenade attack in 2004.

Elections at 61 zila parishads will be held using electronic voting machines on October 17, around four months after the parishads were dissolved by the government.

The Election Commission has decided to use EVMs in up to 150 parliamentary seats in the next general election though major opposition political parties still have no confidence in the voting machine.

Stating that their party has initiated a fresh movement across the country, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said BNP will not let the sacrifices of its slain leaders and the tears of their families go in vain.

Urging Awami League leaders and activists to remain united, lawmaker Shamim Osman today (August 23, 2022) said the country will not be livable if anything happens to Prime Minister and party president Sheikh Hasina.

Upazila administration of Feni's Parshuram imposed section 144 in the area to maintain law and order following calls by both Awami League and BNP for meetings at the same place and time.

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday said BNP is the main patron of killing, coup, conspiracy, corruption, criminalisation, terrorism and militancy in this country.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday alleged that the Awami League government has been using the energy sector as a weapon to plunder public money.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday denied that he urged the Indian government to help Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to stay in power.

The Election Commission yesterday said it cannot force any political parties to take part in the next parliamentary election, but it sincerely hopes the participation of all parties.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has alleged that the Awami League government has been using the energy sector as a tool to plunder public money.

The Election Commission is going to use electronic voting machines in the next parliamentary polls when almost all major opposition political parties are dead set against it.

Awami League will form government with people’s votes in the next parliamentary elections as it is a political party of people, said Law Minister Anisul Huq yesterday.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen, who generally loves to talk to the media, avoided journalists yesterday as he was under pressure from Awami League leaders and facing criticism from opposition politicians and international relations analysts for his recent comments.