BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has said he longs to be by his ailing mother Khaleda Zia in this hour of crisis, but returning to Bangladesh is not entirely in his hands.

Jamaat men opened fire during the incident, BNP nominee alleges

Anti-VAT protests, quota reform and road safety movements were precursors to the uprising, he says

Jamaat’s highest policymaking body Majlis-e-Shura says govt failed to create conducive environment for polls

Some of the injured admitted to hospitals

BNP adviser says acting chairperson will take charge of party and lead nationwide election campaign

They came from various areas, defying the party’s request to avoid gathering

Witnesses claim 50 injured; houses, shops vadalised

Urges prayers for her recovery

BNP leader says gatherings at Evercare Hospital are hampering treatment and causing inconvenience to other patients

Says BNP leader Khairul Kabir Khokon quoting doctors

The leaders sought updates of her treatment

Law Adviser Asif Nazrul, CA’s Special Assistant Monir Haider meet doctors

The BNP chairperson has been receiving treatment at the hospital's CCU with lung and heart infections

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday warned that unchecked activities on social media are fuelling mob violence, spreading false campaigns and obstructing the country’s democratic transition.

To strengthen unity among grassroots leaders ahead of the national election, the BNP has reopened its doors to leaders it had previously expelled for violating party directives and damaging the party’s image.

The Jamaat-e-Islami is bringing major changes to its nomination list by incorporating top student union leaders from Dhaka University and other institutions, civil society members, journalists, cultural figures and representatives of minority and ethnic groups.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday said people no longer want “old, rotten, and foul politics” and are seeking a change.

Jamaat chief breaks down during oath

Urges nationwide prayers for her well-being