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.

November 1, 2018
November 1, 2018

Kader Siddique indecisive on joining Oikyafront

A meeting between top leaders of Jatiya Oikyafront and Krishak Sramik Janata League (KSJL) ended inconclusively last night, as the latter is yet to decide whether to join the recently-formed opposition alliance.

November 1, 2018
November 1, 2018

All eyes on Gono Bhaban

A 23-member delegation of 14-party alliance led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will sit with Dr Kamal Hossain-led Jatiya Oikyafront leaders for talks at Gono Bhaban on November 1, 2018.

October 31, 2018
October 31, 2018

Oikyafront believes in dialogue: Dr Kamal

Jatiya Oikyafront leader Dr Kamal Hossain says the newly floated political alliance believes in dialogue, which should be for the interest of the common people of the country.

October 29, 2018
October 29, 2018

Oikyafront to hold rally in capital on November 2

After holding its public rallies in Sylhet and Chattogram, Jatiya Oikyafront led by Dr Kamal Hossain, decides to hold another rally in Dhaka on November 2 to push for its seven-point demand, including holding the next national election under a non-party government.

October 28, 2018
October 28, 2018

Ensure fair polls or face punishment

The government would have to face unimaginable “punishment” if it did not meet the Jatiya Oikyafront's demand for fair polls, said Dr Kamal Hossain, a top leader of the alliance, at a rally in Chattogram yesterday.

October 25, 2018
October 25, 2018

Kamal leads rehabilitation centre for killers, terrorists: Quader

Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says Dr Kamal Hossain is leading a rehabilitation centre for terrorists and killers of BNP and its allies in the name of Jatiya Oikyafront.

October 23, 2018
October 23, 2018

Kamal concerned over govt’s activities

Gono Forum President Dr Kamal Hossain expresses his concern over the government’s recent activities and said it might be hampered the country’s congenial political environment.

October 17, 2018
October 17, 2018

BNP riding on the back of Kamal: Quader

Terming BNP as a leaderless political party, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says BNP is now "riding on the back" of Dr Kamal Hossain.

October 17, 2018
October 17, 2018

Kamal Hossain's aim is to remove Sheikh Hasina from power: Quader

Jatiya Oikya Front Chief Dr Kamal Hossain's aim is probably not going to power but rather just to topple Sheikh Hasina's government, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said yesterday.

October 8, 2018
October 8, 2018

Country does not belong to any individual, family

Jatiya Oikya Prokriya Convener Dr Kamal Hossain yesterday said there is no alternative to holding the next general election in a free and fair way, to ensure change in power.