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”.
Nominations are not being given based on alliance but on political parties, said Gonoforum president Dr Kamal Hossain.
Jatiya Oikyafront, led by Dr Kamal Hossain, will finalise its candidates for all 300 constituencies before Wednesday based on consensus of all of its alliance partners.
Jatiya Oikyafront leader Dr Kamal Hossain calls upon the supporters of the newly floated political alliance to guard the polling centres instead of boycotting the 11th parliamentary election scheduled to be held on December 30.
Opposition political alliance Jatiya Oikyafront will sit with the Election Commission to formally place its demand for deferral of the revised election schedule by one month.
Jatiya Oikyafront Spokesperson ASM Abdur Rob says the opposition alliance is still rigid on its stance on deferment of the election by a month.
The Jatiya Oikyafront and the BNP-led 20 party alliance have formally announced their decisions to join the upcoming parliamentary election but demanded that the Election Commission defer the December 23 polls by a month.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina welcomes the Jatiya Okiyo Front (JOF) decision to take part in the 11th National Election saying their decision would strengthen the democracy.
Jatiya Oikyafront has postponed its tomorrow’s road march programme towards Rajshahi.
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says Jatiya Oikyafront will continue movement to press home their demands including dissolution of parliament ahead of the national election.
Jatiya Oikyafront has threatened to intensify agitation through a series of programmes, including a road march towards Rajshahi from the capital tomorrow, if the ruling Awami League does not accept its proposals in their second round of parley today.
