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 seeks the intervention of Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda for holding an election rally in Dhaka on December 27.
Jatiya Oikyafront urges the Election Commission to bar Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from inaugurating textbook distribution programme.
Jatiya Oikyafront’s candidate for Bogura-2 constituency Mahmudur Rahman Manna alleges that the present atmosphere in the country is not congenial for a free and fair general election.
Welcoming the decision of armed forces deployment ahead of the December 30 elections, Jatiya Oikyafront leader Dr Kamal Hossain expresses his hope that the deployment would create a congenial electoral environment.
Jatiya Oikyafront candidate from Gazipur-1 Advocate Chowdhury Tanvir Ahmed Siddiquee claims that they cannot conduct electioneering amid “torture and attacks by the ruling party men”.
BNP and Jatiya Oikyafront demands scope of fielding alternative candidates or rescheduling of the election in the parliamentary constituencies from where the High Court has disqualified their candidates on different grounds.
Jatiya Oikyafront leaders hold a meeting with diplomats of 23 countries to inform them about the country’s current political situation ahead of the parliamentary elections slated for December 30.
Mahmudur Rahman Manna, convener of Nagorik Oikya and Oikyafront contender for Bogura-2 constituency, says “sheaf of paddy” is the symbol of democracy while “boat” stands for autocracy.
Jatiya Oikyafront leader Dr Kamal Hossain expresses his belief that there is no good governance in the country.
The Jatiya Oikyafront has come up with several laudable promises in its manifesto, but making good on the pledges would be a big challenge, if the alliance comes to power, said experts.
