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Fakhrul's demand of 'neutral govt' hints at another 1/11 govt: Nahid

Nahid Islam, an adviser to the interim government, thinks BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, by his demand for a neutral government, actually wants another controversial 1/11-styled government

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BNP's Moyeen Khan criticises govt's stance on election reforms

The main responsibility of the interim government is to restore the people's right to vote by holding a neutral election after completing necessary electoral reforms, he added

5m ago

Committee to be formed to drive out Bangladeshi infiltrators: Amit Shah

Addressing an election rally in Seraikela, he also said a law would be brought to prevent transfer of land to "infiltrators" after their marriage to local tribal women.

5m ago

BNP for polls roadmap in 2 to 3 months

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.

5m ago

Shift focus on polls from other issues: Fakhrul to govt

The BNP leader said this government lacks political desire, as its head has clearly stated he has no political ambitions

6m ago

AL shouldn’t be barred from polls

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir believes the Awami League should neither be barred from the national election nor be banned as a “fascist political party”, as both actions would undermine democratic practices.

7m ago

BNP fostered hostile relations with India: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has blamed the BNP for undermining national interests by fostering hostile relations with India

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Adhere to the ideologies of Bangabandhu

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday asked the Bangladesh Chhatra League members to build themselves adhering to the ideology of Bangabandhu, imbued with patriotism and keeping the organisation’s tradition in mind to lead the country in the coming years.

4y ago

Judicial inquiry ordered over police firing on students

Two students are killed and seven others are injured when the police on duty open fire upon a procession of students organised by DUCSU and Bangladesh Chhatra Union in observance of Vietnam Day today.

4y ago

2014 Polls: AL, BNP to observe Jan 5 differently

A day after the BNP announced a rally to protest against the January 5, 2014 national elections, the ruling Awami League yesterday

8y ago

Attack on Hindus: Nasirnagar AL leader arrested

Police yesterday arrested ruling Awami League leader Abdul Ahad over the October 30 attack on the Hindus in Nasirnagar upazila.

8y ago

NCC polls 'flawless only on surface'

The Narayanganj City Corporation election was not fair as it “looked flawless on the surface” but underneath it were various plots, BNP

8y ago

JSD to meet president over EC formation

President Abdul Hamid this afternoon will sit with Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (Inu) at the Bangabhaban for a dialogue on the formation of a new Election Commission.

8y ago

AL tries to quell infighting

The ruling Awami League has taken initiatives to resolve intra-party conflicts for keeping its unity intact ahead of the next general elections in 2019.

8y ago

Polls Code Violation: ROs warn lawmakers Dipu Moni, Aftabuddin

The returning officers have verbally warned ruling Awami League lawmakers Dipu Moni and Aftabuddin Sarker of Chandpur and

8y ago

Ivy meets Shakhawat

In a gesture of goodwill, mayor-elect Selina Hayat Ivy called on BNP's defeated candidate Shakhawat Hossain Khan at his Chashara residence with sweets yesterday morning.

8y ago

N'ganj win boosts AL's confidence

The ruling Awami League has started portraying the victory of Selina Hayat Ivy in Narayanganj City Corporation polls as road to fair and peaceful elections under the incumbent government.

8y ago