Referring to the case filed against Prothom Alo Editor Matiur Rahman and nine others, Jatiya Oikyafront in a statement today called upon the authorities concerned to refrain from efforts to curb freedom of expression and press.
Jatiya Oikyafront seeks permission of prison authorities to meet BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia now undergoing treatment at Bangabandhu Sheik Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) in Dhaka.
Terming the prevailing trend of robbing the state wealth as horrible, Jatiya Oikyafront says that the country and its sovereignty will plunge into a severe internal crisis if it is continued.
Krishak Sramik Janata League walks out of Jatiya Oikyafront alleging that the alliance failed to wage movement against the government.
Jatiya Oikyafront decides to hold a mass hearing programme on February 24, bringing allegations of vote rigging, balloting stuffing and violence in the December 30 national election.
The Jatiya Oikyafront leaders will not attend the prime minister's tea party today.
Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury calls upon the Oikyafront leaders elected in the December 30 national election to take oath as lawmakers of the 11th parliament.
Jatiya Oikyafront Convener Dr Kamal Hossain yesterday said the alliance is fully united.
Law Minister Anisul Huq yesterday said Jatiya Oikyafront's demand for holding a re-election is unconstitutional and “very illogical”.
Jatiya Oikyafront Convener Dr Kamal Hossain yesterday said it was a mistake on the part of his party Gonoforum to have joined the December 30 polls with Jamaat-e-Islami leaders contesting under the alliance banner.
Claiming the December 30 election to be “farcical”, Jatiya Oikyafront Convener Dr Kamal Hossain yesterday called for a national dialogue to find out ways for holding a fresh election as per the constitution.
No one believes that BNP and Jatiya Oikyafront can do anything after they have been defeated both in their movement and the election, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says.
Two lawmakers-elect of the Gonoforum may take oath and join the 11th parliament, Dr Kamal Hossain said yesterday.
All contenders of the Jatiya Oikyafront in the 11th parliamentary polls will submit memorandum to the Election Commission on January 3 demanding re-election under a nonpartisan administration immediately.
Jatiya Oikyafront yesterday demanded the Election Commission immediately scrap the “farcical election” and hold a fresh one under a nonpartisan interim government.
Jatiya Oikyafront will brief media this evening on overall situation of today’s general election. The press conference will be held at his Paltan office around 8:00pm.
A total of 47 Jatiya Oikyafront candidates have boycotted the election so far citing vote rigging and ballot stuffing.
There were no polling agents of main opposition parties anywhere throughout Dhaka. The Daily Star went about several constituencies in the capital, but could only find polling agents of Awami League everywhere wearing the badge of the ‘boat’.
Hours before the nation goes to polls, a Jubo League leader was hacked and beaten to death allegedly by BNP-Jamaat activists in Patiya upazila of Chattogram last night, police said.
