Jamaat-e-Islami plans to launch a tougher movement, if necessary, to press for the next national election to be held under the proportional representation (PR) system and in accordance with the July Charter, having first ensured that the document is made legally binding.

The Islami Chhatra Shibir-backed Oikkoboddho Shikkharthi Jote panel unveiled its manifesto, with 36 pledges to reform Dhaka University, at a press briefing in front of the Ducsu Bhaban yesterday.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said his party will extend full support to the interim government in holding the upcoming national election scheduled for February.

Sabina Yasmin, a general secretary candidate from the ‘Ducsu for Change’ panel, is contesting the Ducsu elections to make the campus more women-friendly and inspire more women to enter politics following last year’s uprising.

If elected vice president of Ducsu, Abidul Islam Khan, candidate from the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal-backed panel, has pledged to turn the campus into a safe and inclusive space for all students.

Says Jamaat secretary general

Leaders of 22 political parties, including BNP, yesterday demanded that the government form a judicial inquiry committee within 48 hours to investigate the recent attack on Gono Odhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur and his party activists.

Sarjis, among others, handed over a floral bouquet to Fakhrul and Salahuddin

Case filed over indecent remarks on Khaleda Zia and family during 2021 talk show

Fakhrul says while placing wreath at the grave of Ziaur Rahman, marking party's 47th founding anniversary

He, however, questioned why the government's reform process has not progressed

Jatiya Party yesterday dismissed growing calls for a ban on the party, saying it has never engaged in terrorism and therefore faces no legal grounds for prohibition under the Anti-Terrorism Act.

BNP has expressed doubt over the Election Commission's capacity to hold a free and fair national election, but said it still hopes the polls will be participatory and inclusive.

The BNP has survived Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule, during which over a million cases were filed against its leaders and activists for trying to launch street agitations demanding elections under a non-partisan government. Thousands were jailed, including Chairperson Khaleda Zia and other top leaders.

Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain yesterday said the government cannot avoid responsibility in the attack on Gono Odhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur.

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said the “unholy efforts of evil forces” to create the ground for thwarting the next parliamentary elections are gradually becoming visible.

Says Chief Adviser Yunus has assured BNP that the election will be held in February 2026

JP helped Awami League 'legalise last three illegal elections', it says

Earlier, NCP and Jamaat delegations held meetings with the chief adviser

JP worked as ‘an ally’ of AL, Jamaat tells Chief Adviser Yunus