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
Bangladesh authorities must conduct prompt, thorough, impartial, and independent investigations into the death of at least 14 protesters in the country between March 26 and 28, said 11 human rights organisations in a joint statement yesterday.
Hefajat men unleashed mayhem in Brahmanbaria during their hartal on Sunday after being divided into seven groups, according to locals and police sources.
Abdul Quader Mirza, younger brother of ruling Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, yesterday decided to resign from his post in the AL.
At least 150 people were injured in separate clashes between police and BNP activists in Kishorganj and Noagaon yesterday.
Twenty eminent citizens in a joint statement yesterday demanded punishment for those responsible for attacking “anti-Modi” protesters and carrying out violence in Chattogram’s Hathazari in the last couple of days.
Four people were killed in Chattogram and one in Brahmanbaria in clashes between supporters of Hefajat-e-Islam and policemen after Juma prayers yesterday.
At least 50 people, including students, were injured in separate clashes involving police, Bangladesh Chhatra League activists and protesters in Motijheel and Dhaka University areas yesterday.
Two Chhatra League leaders were sued under the Digital Security Act in Narayanganj for spreading “false information and rumour” on Facebook about Textiles and Jute Minister Golam Dastagir Gazi.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, also president of the Awami League, has urged the party leaders, activists, and associate bodies to observe Mujib Borsho in a manner that benefits mass people.
Police have arrested three more people in two cases filed over Wednesday’s attack on Hindu houses in Noagaon village of Sunamganj’s Shalla upazila.
