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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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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Fakhrul slates removal of Zia's medal

The government is belittling itself by removing Ziaur Rahman's Swadhinata Padak from the National Museum and also with its move to

8y ago

JS goes into session on Sept 25

Parliament will go into its 12th session on September 25 after a 59-day recess.

8y ago

Founding anniv of BNP today

BNP celebrates its 38th founding anniversary today but in a simple manner.

8y ago

AL hails it, Jamaat calls shutdown

The ruling Awami League hailed the Supreme Court verdict that upheld death penalty for war criminal Mir Quasem Ali, a Jamaat leader.

8y ago

BCL activists again swoop on protesters

Chhatra League activists of Jagannath University allegedly swooped on agitating students again yesterday during demonstrations for residential halls.

8y ago

Democracy will be restored with US help

The BNP has sought US assistance in restoring democracy and rule of law in the country.

8y ago

Iraq requests Saudi envoy be changed

Iraq has officially asked Saudi Arabia to recall its ambassador to Baghdad after the envoy allegedly told media outlets of a plot by Iran-backed Iraqi groups to assassinate him.

8y ago

Maqbul to be announced new Jamaat ameer

Jamaat-e-Islami is going to announce Maqbul Ahmad as its new ameer within a week, party insiders said.

8y ago

Hindu community celebrates Janmashtami

The holy Janmashtami, birth festival of Sri Sri Krishna, is being observed with due religious fervour and enthusiasm today.

8y ago

Stop Rampal power project

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday termed the proposed Rampal coal-fired power plant project “anti-people” and “unprofitable” and urged the government to pull back for the sake of the country's ecological balance.

8y ago