Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has pledged that if his party comes to power, the working hours for mothers will be reduced from eight to five.

Jamaat chief proposes 5-hour workday for mothers if elected to show ‘extra respect’

BNP has opposed the recent amendment to the Representation of the People Order (RPO) that requires political alliances to contest the next national election using each party’s own symbol, instead of a single alliance symbol.

BNP will take strict action against grassroots leaders who refuse to support the candidates selected for the election, Tarique Rahman said yesterday

Says NCP will only form alliance with parties committed to July Charter reforms

Demands resignation of party-affiliated officials ahead of polls

BNP leader calls for political restraint, adherence to the Constitution

Criticises making amendment without consulting major political stakeholders

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday urged all political parties to participate in the upcoming polls to help restore the democratic process in Bangladesh.

Information Adviser Mahfuj Alam yesterday said political parties appear eager for conflict ahead of the upcoming election.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has said that if his party comes to power, it will ensure the representation of expatriates in the national parliament.

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said if his party is voted to power, it will prioritise education by giving the sector the highest budget allocation to enhance its quality and develop skilled, ethical human resources.

Urges them to participate in the democratic process

Party's plans include repairing and improving dilapidated primary schools, he says

Fakhrul says Mir Quasem and Salauddin Quader were sentenced to death in "false cases"

All parties must stand together and close every door to the return of the 'fascist' AL, he says

Party urges consensus commission to publish draft order and legal basis before signing or holding any referendum

Party seeks legal basis, detailed execution guidelines after previously refusing to sign the charter

Protest erupts in Nabinagar following the incident

The National Citizens Party aims to either form the government or play the role of a strong opposition, said Sarjis Alam, the party’s chief organiser for the northern region, yesterday.