Jatiya Party factions led by Anisul Islam Mahmud and Anwar Hossain Manju, and 16 other parties yesterday launched a new alliance called National Democratic Front (NDF).

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman said yesterday that they strongly believe a national government is necessary for at least five years to restore the country’s stability and economy, establish the rule of law, and eradicate corruption from society.

With democracy and accountable governance absent, the country is passing through an abnormal time, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman said yesterday.

Decision taken 'in greater interest'

Defends Akhter Hossen’s remark, saying that it was evidence-based

Jamaat will form a national govt with all parties, even if it wins a majority, says its Ameer Shafiqur

Tarique Rahman says candidate is not the factor, party matters

Calls for suspension of police officials in Barishal’s Babuganj

Seeking BNP nomination for Lakshmipur-1 constituency

Operator has applied for schedule withdrawal, he says

At meeting with CEC, Jamaat alleges attacks and harassment during campaigns

Includes Jatiya Party factions

Says public has seen through politics without policy, accountability or national commitment

After months of talks, National Citizen Party, Amar Bangladesh Party (AB Party) and Bangladesh Rastro Songskar Andolan have formed a new alliance ahead of February’s national polls.

In a dig at Jamaat-e-Islami, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said the nation saw how the party killed hundreds of thousands and violated countless mothers and sisters during the Liberation War.

Departure of flight depends on assessment by Khaleda's medical team, say Caab sources

Supporters of nominated candidate and denied leader clash during campaign meeting

Locals say they were falsely accused; AB Party alleges coordinated move by BNP-JCD activists

Tarique says people remember what a certain group did in 1971; alleges propaganda

Partners include AB Party, Bangladesh Rastro Sangskar Andolan