BNP leader Salahuddin says, all will harm Bangladesh’s interests

IAB Ameer pledges a Bangladesh-oriented positive politics and culture

Party accuses Election Commission of bias, calls for amendment to election rules

Sarjis Alam says advisers fearful of pressure shouldn’t have accepted roles in interim govt

He thanks chief adviser for their participation at UNGA

The BNP acting chairman accuses the caretaker administration of trying to depoliticise Bangladesh

BNP leader Humayun Kabir shares his views with The Daily Star

The 1/11 government was a deliberately ill-intentioned regime, the BNP acting chair says

BNP standing committee member Salahuddin Ahmed yesterday said those insisting on holding a referendum on the July Charter before the upcoming national election have an ulterior motive to delay the polls.

National Citizen Party Chief Organiser (North) Sarjis Alam yesterday said the chief adviser’s responsibility extends beyond simply holding an election.

Journalists said yesterday that restoring public confidence in the electoral process will pose a major challenge for the Election Commission, given the widespread allegations of irregularities that were reported in the last three general elections.

He was arrested from Dhaka's Niketon on Sunday

National Citizen Party said if it did not get Shapla (water lily) as its electoral symbol, then it would have major political consequences and seriously impact the upcoming polls. 

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman, in his first interview in nearly two decades, said he would return to the country soon to contest the upcoming election.

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s presence in India is part of a “judicial legal process” that requires “engagement and consultations” between the two governments.

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.