Jamaat-e-Islami today reiterated that it would hold its rally at Shapla Chattar in the capital's Motijheel area on October 28

BNP wants to hold its October 28 rally at the party's Nayapaltan headquarters

BNP says 25 leaders and activists of the party and its associate bodies have been arrested from different parts of Khulna in 48 hours till this morning, ahead of BNP's October 28 grand rally

Police have asked BNP and Awami League to propose names of two alternative venues each in case law enforcers are unable to give permission to hold their rallies in the capital's Nayapaltan and Baitul Mukarram areas respectively on security grounds

Amid “provocations” by the Awami League and police “obstruction” of BNP activists, it will be challenging to hold a peaceful rally on October 28, said party leaders.

The Awami League is fully prepared to prevent the BNP from resorting to violence centring the October 28 rally, ruling party leaders said.

Hefazat-e-Islam yesterday placed a fresh 13-point demand, including the release of all its arrested leaders and activists and the withdrawal of the cases against them by November 30.

Election Commissioner Md Anisur Rahman has said the Election Commission has nothing to do if any political party does not take part in elections.

The Election Commission is making all-out preparations to hold the polls in January, though some crucial political and administrative issues still remain unresolved.

Two American physicians arrived in Dhaka tonight to assist in treating BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia

Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader today blasted the government for placing the Ansar Battalion Bill in parliament empowering Ansar battalion members to detain offenders, search their bodies, and seize goods

The government will not allow Jamaat-e-Islami to hold their rally at Shapla Chattar in the capital on October 28, Joint Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police Biplob Kumar Sarker said tonight

The BNP is now thinking about keeping a gap between its October 28 grand rally and the next major demonstration programmes, which may include processions and laying siege to important establishments.

Some major Islamist parties and organisations are planning to intensify their street agitation to force the government to step down and hold the election under a neutral government.

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday warned that BNP would not be spared if it tries to resort to anarchy on October 28.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina departed for Brussels yesterday morning for a three-day official visit to Belgium to attend the “Global Gateway Forum” from October 25 to 26.

BNP yesterday opposed the government’s move to equip Ansar battalion members with authority to arrest offenders, frisk detainees, and seize goods. The party demanded  withdrawal of the newly introduced Ansar Battalion Bill, 2023 in this regard.

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today warned that BNP would not be spared if it tries to resort to anarchy on October 28

A section of Chhatra League activists of Rajshahi University unit yesterday continued their protests for the third day over its new committee

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal today said permission for BNP’s October 28 rally will be given if the party promises that the event will be peaceful and there will not be any criminal activities