Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad
Hasina was not unhappy with Ershad’s grabbing state power: Fakhrul
Hitting back at the prime minister for her comment that Khaleda Zia paved the path for Ershad to take over power in 1982, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says that Sheikh Hasina was not “unhappy” for grabbing the power at that time.
Ershad laid to rest in Palli Nibas
Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad is laid to rest at his home in Rangpur city with state honour.
Ershad’s body taken to Rangpur
The body of Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad, who passed away in the capital on Sunday morning, has been taken in Rangpur for his fourth namaz-e-janaza.
Ershad no more
HM Ershad is dead. But before his death at the age of 90, the longest serving autocrat managed to remain a formidable political force, especially in the politics of vote, even after his downfall in 1990.
Ershad’s Pending Case: All cleared, except two
The trials for two long running cases against former military dictator Hussain Mohammad Ershad, who died yesterday, still remain pending.
The rise and fall of HM Ershad
In 1982, Ershad usurped state power as Chief Martial Law Administrator by removing Abdus Sattar-led government through a bloodless coup, and 3 days later he installed Justice Abul Fazl Mohammad Ahsanuddin Chowdhury as President. Ershad assumed country’s Presidency in 1983. Following a nationwide mass movement, he was finally forced to step down in 1990.
President, PM mourn Ershad’s death
President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Leader of the Opposition in Parliament and Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad.
Ershad's first namaz-e-janaza held
Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad today passed away at Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka at the age of 89. His body will be flown to Rangpur tomorrow so that local leaders and activists can pay homage to him. He will be buried on Tuesday.
Ershad's condition remains unchanged: GM Quader
The health condition of ailing Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad is unchanged.
Ershad to fly to Singapore for treatment
Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad, who is currently admitted to Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka, is likely to fly to Singapore for better treatment, party sources say.
The decision rests with me
After being unreachable for most of the party ranks over the last couple of days, Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad showed up before them yesterday.
Ershad lying low, again
Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad has been unreachable for most of the party ranks over the last couple of days. He is staying in a house at Gulshan instead of his residence, President Park, in Baridhara.
Ershad-alliance for immediate polls-schedule
Jatiya Party’s alliance presses the Election Commission for immediate announcement of election schedule. United National Alliance (UNA) conveys the pressure at a meeting with election commissioners at the commission’s Agargaon office.
JP wants polls as per constitution
Jatiya Party (JP) begins dialogue with Awami League-led 14-party alliance at Gono Bhaban this evening over the upcoming general election.
We will seek more seats at talks with PM
Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad yesterday claimed the talks between the newly floated Jatiya Oikyafront and the ruling Awami League-led 14-party alliance had no outcome.
PM to hold talks with Ershad at Gono Bhaban Nov 5
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is to hold talks with Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad at her official residence Gono Bhaban on November 5.
Jatiya Party will contest the polls: Ershad
Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad says his party will take part in the upcoming general election to bring change in power for the sake of peace and prosperity.
Ershad no longer doubtful of polls
Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad says his “doubts” whether the upcoming election will be held are now cleared and his party is ready for the polls.
Politics may see new polarisation
Voicing his concern whether the upcoming national elections will be held or not, Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad says his party will still prepare to contest in all 300 seats under the United National Alliance (UNA).