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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

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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Won't be part of unity bid if Jamaat's there

Kader Siddique's Krishak Sramik Janata League last night told BNP chief Khaleda Zia that it would not be part of the national unity the BNP is trying to forge if Jamaat stays in it.

8y ago

Moudud has to vacate Gulshan residence

Senior BNP leader Moudud Ahmed will have to vacate the Gulshan residence, where he is living using the name of his brother, as the Supreme Court yesterday scrapped a High Court verdict that had directed the authorities to mutate the house land in his brother's name.

8y ago

Inu apologises for remarks on MPs

Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu last night apologised in parliament for his remarks accusing MPs of stealing money from Test Relief (TR) and Food for Work (Kabikha) programmes.

8y ago

BNP demo today over Tarique's conviction

The BNP will stage demonstrations across the country today protesting conviction of its Senior Vice-chairman Tarique Rahman in a

8y ago

HC rejects Aslam's plea for bail

A High Court bench yesterday rejected bail petition of detained BNP Joint Secretary General Aslam Chowdhury in a sedition case filed against him.

8y ago

BNP questions PM's national unity remarks

The BNP yesterday questioned how national unity, as stated by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, could be forged excluding a major political party like it and others.

8y ago

JS session resumes today

The 11th session of the 10th parliament resumes at 5:30pm today after a 16-day recess.

8y ago

BNP-Jamaat ties to continue

Despite pressure from both inside and outside the party to sever ties with Jamaat for its anti-liberation role and alleged

8y ago

BCL to form committees at all private universities

Bangladesh Chhatra League, pro-Awami League student body, yesterday announced forming committees at all private universities as

8y ago

Britain's Johnson to hold first Brussels talks Sunday

New British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson will meet Sunday with EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini, but she has scrapped a dinner for him and his 27 counterparts to discuss Brexit, officials said.

8y ago