Opposition leader accuses the BNP govt of blocking reforms, warns that parliament has little value without real change

Opposition Leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday blamed “political syndicates” for the ongoing fuel supply crisis, along with the impact of the Middle East war centred on Iran.

A procession was led by Bangladesh Chhatra Union, Bangladesh Chhatra Front, and Biplobi Chhatra Moitree

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami yesterday staged a protest rally in Dhaka, alleging widespread irregularities, including vote rigging, ballot stuffing, grabbing of polling centres, and attacks on opposition activists during the Sherpur-3 parliamentary election and the Bogura-6 by-poll.

The ruling BNP yesterday initiated its internal selection process for candidates in the election to the women’s reserved seats in the 13th National Parliament by beginning sale of party nomination forms.

Opposition leader accuses government of misleading tactics

BNP candidate Rezaul Karim Badsha clinched victory in the Bogura-6 by-polls held yesterday, while Mahmudul Haque Rubel, also the ruling party candidate, won the Sherpur-3 election.

The parliament yesterday passed the Jatiya Muktijoddha Council (Amendment) Bill, 2026, retaining the names of the then Muslim League, Jamaat‑e‑Islami, and Nizam‑e‑Islam Party as local collaborators of the Pakistani invading force during the 1971 Liberation War.

Forms for the reserved parliamentary seats will be available at the party’s Nayapaltan central office from 11:00am

Jamaat secretary general accuses BNP govt of deepening political crisis by refusing to honour the referendum mandate

NCP and Jamaat lawmakers claim polling agents were forced out of centres; govt accuses opposition of boycotting after sensing defeat

Leader of the opposition says the bloc will not take responsibility for laws passed despite its protests

Nasir Uddin says he will refrain from commenting on the allegation or on discussions held in parliament

While treasury and opposition lawmakers clash on the parliament floor over the July charter implementation order, the two sides are also holding back-channel talks outside the assembly hall to end the stalemate.

Remarks on 2024 ‘trophy’ spark protests in parliament; speaker intervenes as tensions rise in House

A “renewed journey of fascism” began in the country when the people’s verdict in the referendum was denied, said Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman.

Jamaat ameer calls on people to join movement, criticises parliament for 'ignoring' public mandate

The commission has also taken a policy decision not to use electronic voting machines (EVMs) in upcoming local government elections

Some senior BNP leaders have expressed disappointment with the way the repeal of several key ordinances, issued during the interim government, was handled.

Spokesperson Asif Mahmud says public interest and accountability-related ordinances must be enacted into law before April 10