Dr Kamal Hossain

‘Giving support, time to govt our moral obligation’

It is the moral responsibility of all political parties and citizens to give the interim government reasonable time and full support, said Dr Kamal Hossain, emeritus president of the Gono Forum.

The constitution: Reforms only after a strong consensus

Constitutional reforms should be done after taking people’s opinions into account, said Dr Kamal Hossain, one of the framers of the constitution.

It will be the same as before if election is held without reforms: Gonoforum

After meeting Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna today, Gonoforum said the situation will be the same as before if the election is held without completing reform works.

Dr Kamal Hossain proposes commission for NRB

The commission will be given a mandate to address the challenges and explore new opportunities with NRBs

Dr Kamal, Manna now tagging with BNP-Jamaat to oust AL govt: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said a group of political parties joined hands with the BNP-Jamaat alliance to try to oust her government and push the country into an era of darkness again.

Take to the streets to oust govt: Dr Kamal Hossain

“No more indoor meetings. We will unite and take to the streets to keep the movement going,” said Dr Kamal Hossain.

Low voter turnout ominous sign for nation: Dr Kamal

He said people did not go to polling stations as they think this government would not be changed with their votes.

Voter presence not satisfactory: Dr Kamal

Gonoforum President and Jatiya Oikyafront Convener Dr Kamal Hossain is not satisfied with the election atmosphere as presence of voters is thin at polling centres.

Dr Kamal pushes for greater unity

Jatiya Oikyafront Convener Dr Kamal Hossain lays emphasis on spreading the call for unity to every locality to free the country from 'autocracy' and establish 'effective' democracy.

December 2, 2018
December 2, 2018

Remain alert, protect polls process

Jatiya Oikyafront leader Dr Kamal Hossain yesterday urged people to remain alert to any possible obstruction to voting and get organised to protect the country's election process.

December 1, 2018
December 1, 2018

Dr Kamal to meet the press today

Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain will hold a press conference today about the arrest of opposition leaders and activists and the election atmosphere.

November 29, 2018
November 29, 2018

Dr Kamal won't take part in polls

Dr Kamal Hossain, a key leader of the Jatiya Oikyafront, yesterday said he would not participate in the upcoming parliamentary election, ending all speculations over his joining the polls.

November 27, 2018
November 27, 2018

Nominations not based on alliance, but on party: Dr Kamal

Nominations are not being given based on alliance but on political parties, said Gonoforum president Dr Kamal Hossain.

November 26, 2018
November 26, 2018

Dr Kamal wants CEC replaced

Gonoforum President Dr Kamal Hossain yesterday demanded the replacement of Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda with a credible person for holding a free and fair national election.

November 21, 2018
November 21, 2018

Dr Kamal, Fakhrul join Armed Forces Day reception

Major opposition alliance Jatiya Oikyafront’s key leaders Dr Kamal Hossain and Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir join the Armed Forces Day-2018 reception.

November 10, 2018
November 10, 2018

Rajshahi 'de-linked' as Oikyafront holds rally

With road communication between Rajshahi city and several northern districts virtually cut off, a large number of people joined the Jatiya Oikyafront rally in the city yesterday, defying police obstruction and a transport strike.

November 7, 2018
November 7, 2018

We are still in movement: Fakhrul

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.

November 5, 2018
November 5, 2018

Crucial days ahead

Awami League-led 14-party alliance will hold talks with Jatiya Oikyafront for the second time at the prime minister’s official residence Gono Bhaban in Dhaka on November 7.

November 3, 2018
November 3, 2018

Dr Kamal more worried about credible polls

Jatiya Oikyafront leader Dr Kamal Hossain yesterday said he was more concerned about a free and fair national election than about the polls-time government.