Those currently leading BNP failing to read the public pulse, NCP leader says

Unveils plan for alliance to challenge single-party dominance in parliament

Says political unrest has already begun

Many members of the National Citizen Party (NCP) are reluctant to contest the upcoming national election as part of a BNP- or Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance, as the party seeks to emerge as a distinct third political force.

Primary list of candidates will be published on Nov 15

Says party's main goal transcends electoral victory

Jamaat-e-Islami and nine other parties, including the NCP, are exploring ways to initiate dialogue and resolve differences over the referendum timing and the implementation process for the July charter.

The party is preparing to field candidates in the highest number of constituencies

Public notice to be issued tomorrow, says EC secretary

Nasiruddin Patwary, Tasnim Jara to lead the body

There'll be neck-and-neck fight between dhan-er shish and shapla koli, he says

Nahid demands its official publication

The National Citizen Party, formed by student leaders who spearheaded last year’s July uprising, had yet to sign the July charter till yesterday.

NCP demands explanation from EC

The parties remain deeply divided over when the referendum should be held

Nasiruddin Patwary mocks BNP-Jamaat split as ‘election-time drama’

BNP leader calls for political restraint, adherence to the Constitution

Reiterates Election Commissioner Anwarul Islam

The government and the consensus commission have continued active engagement with the National Citizen Party in an effort to persuade it to sign the July Charter.

The National Citizen Party has decided not to attend today’s much-awaited July National Charter signing ceremony, let alone sign the document containing reforms agreed upon after months of intense talks.