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
There was an announcement that the by-election to south Tangail constituency would be held in April 1949.
Fifty-four political leaders from 11 foreign countries would attend ruling Awami League's 20th national council today and tomorrow.
The Awami League Central Working Committee has approved a proposal for increasing the number of the committee members to 81 from 73.
The ruling Awami League will focus on electing the party's future leadership and the next parliamentary elections in its national council next week.
Maqbul Ahmad took oath as the elected ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami yesterday.
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday urged visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping to continue their support for Bangladesh's development activities and stand by its side.
Separate courts in Dhaka yesterday sent BNP leader Habib-Un-Nabi Khan Sohel to jail in 41 arson cases, rejecting his bail prayers.
The condition of Khadiza Begum Nargis who is struggling for her life at the Square Hospitals has improved slightly and her
Three people, including BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and her son and party's Senior Vice-chairman Tarique Rahman, were
Police yesterday allegedly prevented a protest rally of a BNP city unit at capital's Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB).
