BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is set to make her first appearance in a political programme in seven years on December 21, reigniting discussions about her symbolic presence and the possibility of a political comeback.
The days were pure chaos. Protests were erupting everywhere, and as the digital chief reporter, I had no choice but to keep my eyes glued to my computer screen or my cellphone, constantly scanning social media for updates
BNP leaders believe a vested quarter is intentionally trying to destabilise the country.
The BNP has finalised several constitutional reform proposals, which include balancing the powers of the president and the prime minister.
Leaders of BNP’s highest decision-making platform yesterday expressed frustration over the chief adviser’s failure to outline a definitive election roadmap during his recent address to the nation.
The BNP believes that the cabinet expansion is an attempt of this interim government to prolong its stay in power. Considering this, the party plans to beef up its street programmes to put pressure on the government to call for elections, said party leaders.
In an effort to intensify pressure on the interim government for national elections, the BNP on Friday held a massive gathering in the capital.
Unless the interim government issues a roadmap to the next election in two to three months, the BNP may take to the streets in March or April next year, say top leaders of the party.
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is set to make her first appearance in a political programme in seven years on December 21, reigniting discussions about her symbolic presence and the possibility of a political comeback.
The days were pure chaos. Protests were erupting everywhere, and as the digital chief reporter, I had no choice but to keep my eyes glued to my computer screen or my cellphone, constantly scanning social media for updates
BNP leaders believe a vested quarter is intentionally trying to destabilise the country.
The BNP has finalised several constitutional reform proposals, which include balancing the powers of the president and the prime minister.
Leaders of BNP’s highest decision-making platform yesterday expressed frustration over the chief adviser’s failure to outline a definitive election roadmap during his recent address to the nation.
The BNP believes that the cabinet expansion is an attempt of this interim government to prolong its stay in power. Considering this, the party plans to beef up its street programmes to put pressure on the government to call for elections, said party leaders.
In an effort to intensify pressure on the interim government for national elections, the BNP on Friday held a massive gathering in the capital.
Unless the interim government issues a roadmap to the next election in two to three months, the BNP may take to the streets in March or April next year, say top leaders of the party.
The BNP plans to maintain a sustained presence on the streets starting November 7 to put pressure on the interim government to hold the next general election within a reasonable time and to foil any attempt to destabilise the country, insiders said.
BNP is considering rallies next month to push for a roadmap to election while keeping a close watch on the issue of the president’s probable removal.
