Opposition leader accuses the BNP govt of blocking reforms, warns that parliament has little value without real change

With the parliamentary politics once again becoming vibrant and engaging, a clear fault line is gradually emerging between the ruling party, BNP, and the opposition, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI).

Opposition bloc says Saturday’s programme at Baitul Mukarram will press for constitutional reform and implementation of the referendum verdict

This is not to criticise Jamaat-e-Islami because it proposed names of war criminals for condolence motion at the parliament

After contesting the February 12 national election as part of an alliance, Jamaat-e-Islami has begun preparations to take part in the local government polls independently.

The ruling BNP is not bothered about the opposition Jamaat-e-Islam’s warning of street protests if the session of the Constitutional Reform Council is not convened as forming the council is not on its priority list.

The February 12 election marked a turning point in Bangladesh’s politics: for the first time in its history, Jamaat-e-Islami achieved its strongest electoral performance, even winning constituencies that had long been dominated by the BNP and the Awami League.

Jamaat wants opposition-entitled positions to be filled based on full implementation of July reform proposals, he says

Nayeb-e-Ameer Taher says the party undoubtedly reached a decision about the speaker

Dhaka-14 MP Mir Ahmad Bin Quasem appointed successor

Shafiqur at iftar with diplomats vows to act as 'constructive and cooperative' opposition in parliament

Party says decision will follow internal talks

'Attacks by overenthusiastic police on journalists and working people are not isolated incidents,' Shafiqur Rahman says

Golam Porwar says BNP-led govt’s move defies public expectations

Once rooted largely in rural heartlands, the party has now made visible inroads into urban constituencies, drawing support from affluent and educated voters.

Stresses need for continued efforts to promote and protect the language and culture

CEC administers oath as Constitutional Reform Council process begins; Six NCP MPs not seen

Says party will oppose threats to public interest

The Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-Party Alliance will jointly pursue a dual strategy -- acting as an opposition in parliament and in street protests -- while seeking legal redress over alleged irregularities in the 13th parliamentary election, the coalition said yesterday.

11-party alliance alleges manipulation of vote results