Election Commission promises corrections ahead of December 22 polls

Asif Mahmud says political participation a privilege for those with black money or powerful backers

Shops vandalised, motorbikes set on fire, 23 injured

Both events created due to the failure of governance, he says

All those who took part in July Uprising should be represented in the next parliament, he says

Referendum must be held on election day, he reiterates

Supporters of Hasan Mamun and Nurul Haque Nur battled over who would secure election ticket

November 7 revolution an inspiration to build a democratic state, he says

Dr Kamal Hossain, founder and emeritus president of Gono Forum, yesterday said that it is wrong to blame the constitution alone for the government’s authoritarian attitude and lack of democracy.

The BNP has asked the interim government to ensure the legal implementation of the issues agreed upon in the July charter.

BNP has called on the interim government to ensure the legal implementation of the issues agreed upon in the July National Charter

Jamaat-e-Islami yesterday warned that Dhaka could take on a “different look” on November 11 if the government fails to meet the party and its allies’ five demands, as they plan to hold a grand rally that day.

BNP’s allies are frustrated after the party unveiled its nominees before finalising seat-sharing deals, leaving partners in the dark.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday said there are “systemic obstacles” preventing expatriates from casting their votes. He said his party has submitted recommendations to the government to remove these barriers.

Ameer says party aims to protect people’s rights, welcomes strong criticism for mistakes

Accuses Consensus Commission of bias

Primary list of candidates will be published on Nov 15

Jamaat leader Porwar says govt should show respect to public aspiration reflected in July Charter

The Jamaat leader urges govt to act or face mass uprising on Nov 11

He was expelled from BNP in 2001, party sources say