BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said his party would prioritise the establishment of a free and independent media sector if voted to power in the next national election.

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said an unelected government cannot take decisions that have long-term implications.

Jamaat’s Khulna metropolitan unit says final decision rests with central leadership

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said divisions within the journalist community often lead to journalists ending up in the pockets of politicians.

National Citizen Party Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary yesterday said that a new political alliance will be unveiled within the next few days.

It is making long-term commitments that will shape the country’s economic future, he says

Currently under close medical observation at Evercare Hospital

National Citizen Party Convener Nahid Islam yesterday said the party will not compromise or make any deal with any political party for seats or to go to power.

The administration “must be brought under Jamaat’s control”, said Jamaat-e-Islami central working committee member Shahjahan Chowdhury in Chattogram on Saturday.

BNP plans to provide monthly honourarium to imams and muazzins facing financial hardship if it returns to power, said the party’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday.

Family alleges political vendetta

Says no level playing field exists; cites ‘mob culture’ and travel bans

Party says it is taking internal measures

Rejects seat‑sharing deals; says NCP will field candidates in all 300 constituencies

Accuses him of violating party discipline and defying central command

The government has asked the Election Commission to prepare for a referendum to be held alongside the upcoming 13th national election scheduled for February next year.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said people have yet to understand the issue of the referendum and PR system.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said people have yet to understand the issue of the referendum and PR system.

NCP Convener Nahid Islam yesterday alleged that attempts are underway to “rehabilitate the Awami League through the Jatiya Party” ahead of the national election.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday said that the political environment in the run-up to the national election is not congenial, warning that any delay beyond February in holding the polls could trigger a national crisis.