Major political parties are locked in a debate over the neutrality of the government and the Election Commission.

Many elected candidates threaten to boycott today’s oath-taking ceremony

EC cites emblem rules; NCP warns it won’t join polls without desired symbol

Statement comes a day after reports that NCP activists had occupied the office

Seeks cooperation from all active political parties

Nahid accuses Election Commission of showing bias towards certain parties

Nayeb-e-Ameer Taher leading the team

Law adviser says chief adviser assured BNP of strict neutrality in administration

Claims that some officials within admin and EC have ties to Jamaat

Around 100 remained "problematic" due to internal rivalries and multiple nomination seekers

The BNP yesterday asked the interim government to assume the role of a non-partisan caretaker administration to ensure that the upcoming national election is neutral and acceptable to all.

Witnesses say it was vandalised; NCP leaders claim AL men were using the office

Interim govt's responsibility is to remain neutral, he says

Mirza Fakhrul leading three-member team

The delegation will visit his residence at 6:00pm

Jamaat-e-Islami Assistant Secretary General Rafiqul Islam Khan yesterday alleged that the “ghost of politicisation” still exists within the interim government.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday urged law enforcement agencies not to harass people from religious minority communities.

Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar has warned the National Citizen Party aganist criticising Jamaat over the reform issue.

The National Citizen Party (NCP) has decided to go for a “protest rally” in Dhaka on Friday to press for their three-point demand, including a legal basis for the July Charter and securing “shapla” as their electoral symbol.

Multiple parties have historically expressed interest in using it due to its familiarity among voters