Politics
Prevent return of 'fallen fascists,' urges BNP
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today called on the nation to prevent the resurgence of "fallen fascists," urging continued resistance against what he described as "deposed Awami fascism."
Search committee for new Election Commission holds first meeting today
The search committee tasked with recommending candidates for the positions of the chief election commissioner (CEC) and five election commissioners will convene its first meeting this afternoon.
Shahadat takes oath as CCC mayor
Shahadat Hossain took oath as the mayor of Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) today
Khulna JP office vandalised
Protesters vandalised the Jatiyo Party office in Khulna’s Dakbangla area yesterday evening.
BNP to ensure their presence on streets from Nov 7
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 against banning any political parties
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday expressed his party’s opposition to banning any party by the interim government.
Nagorik Committee to form upazila chapters
The Jatiya Nagorik Committee yesterday announced that it would form upazila-level chapters.
JP, student group call off Kakrail rallies
JP came up with the decision around two hours after Dhaka Metropolitan Police in a notice announced to prohibit all meetings, gatherings, processions, and demonstrations in front of the party's office and surrounding areas in Kakrail tomorrow
BNP mulls rallies in Nov to press for polls roadmap
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.
Sarjis against mass arrest of BCL members
Sarjis Alam, a coordinator of the Anti-Discrimina-tion Student Movement, said yesterday that he did not favour mass arrest of Dhaka University students solely because of their affiliation with recently banned Bangladesh Chhatra League.
Hasina trying to incite violence from India: BNP
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi yesterday expressed concern that deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina is once again trying to incite violence and bloodshed in Bangladesh from India.
‘Ban all political activities of AL, 10 other parties’
Three leaders of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement yesterday filed a writ petition with the High Court, seeking rules to ban all political activities of the Awami League and 10 other parties, and debar them from all future elections.
Seek SC’s opinion for removing president
Two political parties yesterday suggested seeking the Supreme Court’s opinion for removal of President Mohammed Shahabuddin from office.
No decision yet to ban any political party: CA press wing
The interim government has so far taken no decision to ban any political party
No writ petition sought ban on AL: Sarjis
Sarjis Alam, a coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, today clarified that their writ petitions to the High Court did not call for an outright ban on the Awami League or its registration as a political party
AL can’t stage a comeback if BNP-Jamaat alliance holds: Mirza Abbas
He also urges all other democratic parties to unite in order to thwart the nefarious efforts of Hasina's cohorts and the neighbouring country
President has to go only after political consensus
More political parties have agreed in principle with the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement’s demand for the president’s removal but emphasised that any action has to be based on political consensus.
Decision on president through political consensus: Rizwana
Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said decision will be taken on the basis of political consensus whether the president will remain or not