Jatiya Party

A review of the 2024 electoral drama

The fact that a fair and impartial election is not possible under the ruling party’s government has become clear once again.

JP slumps to its worst showing

The Jatiya Party suffered a debacle in yesterday’s national polls as it won only 11 seats, sources at the party chairman’s office said.

The Street View / The quest is for an opposition, not a government

Who will form the opposition is still a matter of speculation.

Nat'l polls: AL gives up 26 seats for JP, 6 for allies

The ruling Awami League today said that it has given up six constituencies for its alliance partners and 26 for the Jatiya Party in the January 7 national election

JP will participate in Jan 7 polls: Chunnu

The Jatiya Party today announced that it would take part in the January 7 national election

Rift wide open in JP over polls nomination

Jatiya Party unveiled its nominees for 287 constituencies yesterday.

JP announces list of candidates for 2024 national polls

Jatiya Party announced its candidates for 289 constituencies for the upcoming 12th parliamentary elections this afternoon

JP finally decides to join election

Ending all speculation, Jatiya Party has announced that it will run in the general election as it has assurance from different stakeholders that the polls will be free and fair.

Expelled members spread false news of Raushan declaring herself JP chairman: Chunnu

'There was no such incident in Jatiya Party and there is no scope of this happening.'

February 9, 2016
February 9, 2016

Our ministers tarnished my image

Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad yesterday said three of his party leaders tarnished his image by taking up ministerial posts.

February 8, 2016
February 8, 2016

Stern action for violation of party decisions: Ershad

Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad warns party leaders and activists of stern action if they do not comply with party decisions.

February 8, 2016
February 8, 2016

A master of deception

From the February 2, 2016 issue of The Daily Star, we have learned that Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad has softened his stance on the issue of resignation of three JP Ministers from the Sheikh Hasina-led cabinet.

February 4, 2016
February 4, 2016

War crimes: Bail denied for JP lawmaker, his son

A war crimes tribunal has denied bail to Jatiya Party lawmaker MA Hannan and his son Rafique Sajjad in a case of crimes against humanity committed during 1971.

February 1, 2016
February 1, 2016

Quader, Howlader ‘only’ JP spokesmen

Newly-made Co-chairman GM Quader and Secretary General Ruhul Amin Howlader have been made the new spokesmen for Jatiya Party. They will be the only spokespersons for the party.

February 1, 2016
February 1, 2016

Ershad-led group firm on quitting

In a meeting boycotted by those loyal to Raushan Ershad, Jatiya Party presidium members yesterday agreed on withdrawing its members from the Sheikh Hasina-led cabinet, according to meeting sources.

January 31, 2016
January 31, 2016

Raushan group rejects JP’s cabinet quitting decision

A group of the Jatiya Party led by its senior presidium member Raushan Ershad has rejected the party’s decision to quit the cabinet.

January 31, 2016
January 31, 2016

JP to quit cabinet: GM Quader

Jatiya Party Presidium members decide to quit the cabinet, says the party’s newly appointed Co-chairman GM Quader.

January 30, 2016
January 30, 2016

Mazibar, a pro-people politician (1941-2016)

Until he breathed his last early this morning, former Jatiya Party MP Mazibar Rahman thought about the welfare of the people of his constituency-- Aditmari and Kaliganj upazila in Lalmonirhat--from where he was elected MP seven times.

January 30, 2016
January 30, 2016

Ex-JP MP Mazibar Rahman passes away

Former Jatiya Party lawmaker Majibar Rahman dies from old age complications at his residence in the capital’s Uttara area.