A writ petition seeking to ban the political activities of 11 parties, including the Bangladesh Awami League and the Jatiya Party, has been officially withdrawn. The petition, which had also called for the 10th, 11th, and 12th national elections to be declared illegal, was dismissed at the High Court on Tuesday. The
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AL can’t stage a comeback in politics: BNP
BNP senior leader Mirza Abbas on Monday said the deposed Awami League will not be able to stage a comeback in Bangladesh politics if BNP and Jamaat remain united. Speaking at a memorial meeting, he said that BNP is willing to rebuild the country alongside its longstanding ally, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, in
‘Admin should refrain from activities that may ruin BNP’s reputation’
Economic Affairs Secretary of the BNP Engineer Khaled Hossain Mahboob Shemol said the government administration should refrain from activities, which might ruin the reputation of the BNP or those who played roles in overthrowing the fascist government. The Awami League regime fell due to its oppression and injustice on people, he
Jamaat Ameer for unity to remove discrimination in country
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman Sunday called for forging national unity among all to build discrimination-and corruption-free, youth-centric humane Bangladesh with the spirit of July revolution. “Let us build a strong unity to build a discrimination-and corruption-free and humane Bangladesh,” he told a view-exchange meeting with family members of martyrs at
Govt should act within constitutional framework: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said the interim government should operate within the constitutional framework avoiding any imprudent steps. "The only way to overcome every crisis is to hold a credible national election after completing all the necessary reforms related to the electoral process," he said. The BNP
Govt should think of banning 14-party members: Zainal
BNP Vice-Chairman and president of the Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Forum advocate Zainal Abedin on Saturday said the interim government should also think about banning the other parties under the14- party alliance led by the Awami League. "Awami League was not a single party. They formed an alliance of 14 parties. If
Jamaat dismisses constitutional constraints in reforms
Jamaat Secretary General Prof Mia Golam Parwar has urged the interim government to pursue continuous reforms leaving behind any constitutional constraints. "No revolution in history has adhered to constitutional frameworks. Similarly, the revolution sparked by the student and public movement in Bangladesh during July-August period did not follow constitutional guidelines," he
No alternative to elected govt, says Khosru
BNP senior leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Saturday said there is no alternative to establishing an elected parliament and government for restoring people's ownership of the country and fulfilling their aspirations. "Now is the time to restore people's ownership of Bangladesh. This means fully ensuring their right to vote fully
People won’t wait indefinitely for polls: BNP
BNP senior leader Gayeshwar Chandra Roy on Friday urged the interim government to prioritise completing electoral reforms fast, as people will not wait indefinitely for the next national election. "The interim government was tasked with the main issue of ensuring a credible election and restoring people's voting rights. However, it is focusing
Conspiracies on, arrange election soon: BNP
BNP Chairperson's advisory council member Zainul Abedin Farroque on Friday urged the interim government to promptly initiate the process of a fair election without delaying reforms as plots are on to destabilise the country. "There is a conspiracy to weaken the interim government, which is disrupting the reform process. I urge