BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday accused Jamaat-e-Islami of deceiving people by exploiting religious sentiment for political gain.

Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday said that, if voted to power, ensuring security and dignity for women would be his party’s top priority.

In Cox’s Bazar’s Ukhia, one issue overshadows all others: the Rohingya refugee crisis.

Pointing at Jamaat-e-Islami, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman said members of the gupto (covert group) have now emerged in Bangladesh as “new oppressors”.

Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) yesterday unveiled its election manifesto, reaffirming its commitment to implementing the fundamental principles of Islamic governance if it comes to power after the February 12 polls.

The Jamaat-e-Islami yesterday outlined 26 priority areas for running the government in its election manifesto, presenting its vision for a “new Bangladesh”.

Army chief Waker-uz-Zaman said the government, all its institutions and law enforcement agencies, and the three armed services are fully committed to holding a free and fair election, stressing that there is “no scope” for the polls not being held.

About one-third of the 1,965 polling centres in Chattogram have been identified as highly risky ahead of the national election scheduled for February 12, according to security forces and intelligence assessments.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday accused Jamaat-e-Islami of deceiving people by exploiting religious sentiment for political gain.

From early morning until late at night, Esrat Sultana Elen Bhutto moves from one village to another, campaigning tirelessly.

Rina Hijra has lived in the Commissioner Mor area, beside Dhamrai Thana Road, since birth. Over the decades, she has watched the rural landscape change -- mud roads paved, markets expand, and living standards improve.

NCP’s Tariqul says AL men are seeking votes for BNP in exchange for forgiveness

They will conduct mobile courts to maintain law and order

There's no possibility of violence during the election, he says

BNP alleges wider conspiracy, Jamaat denies role

NCP leader warns against vote rigging, corruption, and biased media coverage

Party lays out 26 priorities including governance reform, merit-based recruitment

BNP leader says false religious promises are being made ahead of polls

Slum residents demand housing, utilities, education, healthcare and workplace safety

Shafiqur Rahman calls election a verdict for an exploitation-free Bangladesh