Stating that people are the real capital of politicians, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday urged political parties to focus on public issues and demands alongside state reforms. "The people of Bangladesh have many expectations from political parties and politicians. We are discussing various issues of reform, including who should
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Political parties’ reform commitment paved way for polls in Dec: Ali Riaz
National Consensus Commission Vice-Chairman Professor Dr Ali Riaz has said national election in December this year appeared possible as political parties are committed to undertake the reform process. "I am optimist that in major ways it (reforms) can be done. It is not impossible and I am more optimistic because of
Talks likely with political parties over reforms in Feb: Rizwana
Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said the interim government is hopeful to initiate formal talks with political parties next month for reaching a consensus on reform agenda. “I think talks with political parties can begin formally in the middle of February," she told in a press briefing at the Foreign
Rizwana’s remarks on political parties incorrect: Rizvi
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Saturday described Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan's comments on reforms involving political parties as "incorrect and confusing". Speaking to reporters after paying homage at the Martyred Intellectuals Memorial in Mirpur, he also said such remarks have reflected efforts to depoliticise the country. "I
How India’s political parties neglect climate change
Participation of 30 registered parties in polls is a big success: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader Friday said it is a big success that 30 registered political parties are participating in the 12th general elections slated for January 7. "Thirty former lawmakers, including 15 central leaders of BNP, are participating in the forthcoming polls," he told a press conference on
EC wants to talk with all political parties: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal Saturday said the commission wants to exchange views with all registered political parties as these are prime stakeholder of election and democratic rule. "We invited parties on short notice. If any party did not participate due to the time, we will try to listen
EC to sit with political parties today
The Election Commission (EC) is scheduled to sit with political parties on Saturday to inform and discuss the overall progress of its preparations for the upcoming general elections. While the commission has reached out to all 44 registered political parties for the discussion, BNP has publicly declared their decision not to
US has no position on caretaker govt issue: Haas
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas on Thursday reiterated that the US does not support any particular political party but supports the democratic process that will allow the people of Bangladesh to choose their next government. "We believe everyone has a role to play, making sure that elections are free, fair
Europe in its labyrinth
European politicians continue to run in all directions to find a way out of their energy crisis. One of them – Simonetta Sommaruga, the Swiss Environment Minister, asked people to ‘shower together’. Others are competing to grant the business of transporting energy from the North of Africa to the continent.