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
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
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.
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 leader said this government lacks political desire, as its head has clearly stated he has no political ambitions
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.
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has blamed the BNP for undermining national interests by fostering hostile relations with India
Says EC additional secretary
Violating electoral rules, ruling Awami League lawmaker Shamim Osman yesterday voted for party mayoral candidate Selina Hayat Ivy in public instead of stamping the ballot paper in the polling booth.
Jatiya Party yesterday extended its support to Awami League nominee Selina Hayat Ivy for mayor of Narayanganj City Corporation.
Mayor and councillor aspirants yesterday demanded strengthening vigilance to check use of black money and muscle power in the December 22 Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) elections.
BNP chief Khaleda Zia will lead a ten-member delegation to discuss with President Abdul Hamid the formation of a new Election Commission at Bangabhaban.
The BNP will urge the president to include at least two names from its list of potential members of the search committee which would be formed for constituting the new Election Commission.
Character assassination and mudslinging during election campaigns anywhere in the country are all too common.
Claiming that he has no misunderstanding with party-nominated mayor candidate in Narayanganj city polls Selina Hayat Ivy, Awami League lawmaker Shamim Osman yesterday said he would even resign from parliament to campaign for her if instructed by the party chief.
Ruling Awami League lawmaker in Natore-2 constituency Shafiqul Islam Shimul yesterday set a 72-hour deadline for police to
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said people will not accept the government's attempt to remove the grave of Ziaur Rahman from the Jatiya Sangsad complex.
The BNP yesterday submitted a letter to the chief election commissioner, demanding army deployment in Narayanganj ahead
