Discussions focus on trade, investment and humanitarian cooperation

Discussions cover politics, trade, investment, and women’s economic participation

Focus remains on implementation of July Charter, he says

Tarique says Khaleda Zia may have role in election if health permits

Detectives arrested nine leaders and activists of the Awami League and its affiliated organisations, including former lawmaker BM Mozammel Haque, during drives in different areas of Dhaka from Saturday evening to yesterday.

Claimed that many advisers have established ties with political parties and are now thinking about “safe exits”

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) is set to begin a primary investigation into allegations of crimes against humanity against the Awami League as a political party, Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam said yesterday.

Parties close to consensus on July Charter implementation, BNP leader says

Asked to submit written explanation in 7 days

Announces 22-point manifesto

Most parties reaching consensus on ensuring legal basis through referendum, says Sarwar Tusher

Family dismisses rumours of his death

Assistant secretary general says all parties, including BNP, agree on holding referendum

‘If parties fail to agree, commission will submit multiple proposals,' he says

BNP senior leader Salahuddin Ahmed yesterday accused Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami of siding with a vested quarter trying to create political unrest and obstruct the next national election.

Alliance partners complain that many BNP leaders continue campaigning in constituencies where allies are also in the field

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday said that his party does not support dividing the nation based on religion.

Calls his move a symbol of Bangladesh’s stand against oppression and injustice

More than 900 candidates set to vie for 40 posts

At least eight people were injured in a clash between local leaders and activists of BNP and Jamaat in Chandpur’s Hajiganj upazila yesterday over the sharing of “distorted images” of two central BNP leaders on Facebook.