Ahead of the 13th parliamentary election, Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis, a partner of the 11-party electoral alliance, has unveiled its 22-point election manifesto aimed at building what it calls a “just, corruption-free and humane Islamic system of governance.”

In Bandarban, one of the country’s three hill districts, politics intertwines deeply with memory, land, and security.

The student-led uprising that toppled the Awami League government not only reopened the path to competitive elections and a democratic transition, but also reshaped the slate of candidates aspiring to become parliamentarians.

BNP yesterday unveiled its election manifesto, pledging nine key commitments across critical sectors and vowing to establish an accountable, responsible, and a “just state” directly answerable to the people.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday said his party has never been involved in extortion and will not allow anyone to do so if it comes to power.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday invited BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman to take part in a live public discussion to present their respective political visions and election manifestos before the nation.

Without mentioning any name, National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam yesterday said people of the country have understood the plans of those who have “no idea about the country, who have lived abroad for 16-17 years and remain detached from the people”.

Nasiruddin Patwary, candidate of Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance for Dhaka-8 constituency, yesterday unveiled his eight-point electoral manifesto.

In Hasnabad village of Bandura in Nawabganj, Teresa Hilda Gomes and her family live beside the Holy Rosary Church. Though interested in the upcoming election, she has yet to meet any candidate and has seen little campaigning in her area.

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Proposes televised dialogue

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Party promises good governance, jobs, security and an Islamic system of administration

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