349 MPs will vote between 2pm and 5pm on August 20

The warm and cordial interaction between BNP and Hefazat-e-Islam’s leaders may well indicate a stronger political alignment that has probably been in the offing for a while.

Statement says the representations insult ulema who opposed the culture of sculptures and idols

Rights group identifies Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Bhola, Mymensingh and Dhaka as major hotspots

Jamaat assistant secretary says uncontested election would undermine democratic practice

His possible move to Bangabhaban could trigger cabinet reshuffle and BNP leadership changes

Nahid Islam says decision taken at alliance meeting in Dhaka

NCP yet to decide

Jamaat‑e‑Islami has decided to contest the upcoming presidential election, with the 11‑party alliance to finalise the candidate through discussions.

Jamaat-e-Islami yesterday criticised the government’s move to allow private companies to import and market refined fuel, calling it a potential “new avenue for plunder”.

Opposition Chief Whip and National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam yesterday alleged that exhibits depicting “Indian aggression” had been removed from the July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum.

Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmad on Friday stressed the need to properly document and present the true history of Bangladesh’s Liberation War, saying many significant chapters of the war remain unknown to the people.

A vested quarter is trying to create instability in the country, said BNP Secretary General and Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday, urging everyone to remain alert and help protect political stability.

Slamming the govt move, party says proposed policy could replace BPC’s monopoly with one controlled by a handful of powerful business groups

NCP chief says roles of private university, madrasa students ignored

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami yesterday termed India’s decision to allow fugitive former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to address a press conference in New Delhi a “gross violation” of diplomatic norms.

LGRD Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said branding the government a “failure” before it has completed “even five months” in office reflects extreme political and social intolerance.

Party urges govt to step up efforts to bring the former prime minister back to Bangladesh

Key 11-Party Alliance partners to hold internal talks before deciding whether to field or support a candidate for the August 20 vote

Jamaat ameer criticises political violence and says Awami League is not yet fit to return to politics