The parties remain deeply divided over when the referendum should be held

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami yesterday placed an 18-point set of recommendations before the Election Commission.

Islami Andolan Bangladesh has said the recommendations for implementing the July National Charter still contain ambiguities that could complicate future politics.

Jamaat-e-Islami has reiterated the demand for a referendum before the national election and a presidential order to implement the July charter.

The National Citizen Party will sign the July charter if Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus issues the implementation order at the Central Shaheed Minar, the party’s Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary said yesterday.

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed has alleged that instead of forging unity, the National Consensus Commission is creating further division.

CMP chief says he will be shown arrested in July Uprising related case

Jamaat leader Golam Porwar demands referendum be held in November

Says inclusion of new Constitution Reform Council idea done without prior discussion

He was accused in 4 cases filed over crimes committed during July Uprising

Amir Khosru says it must be held on the same day as national election

Nahid says upcoming election must be held under Yunus's leadership

The BNP is considering to have multiple candidates selected in each constituency for the upcoming polls as part of the party’s strategy.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has pledged that if his party comes to power, the working hours for mothers will be reduced from eight to five.

Jamaat chief proposes 5-hour workday for mothers if elected to show ‘extra respect’

BNP has opposed the recent amendment to the Representation of the People Order (RPO) that requires political alliances to contest the next national election using each party’s own symbol, instead of a single alliance symbol.

BNP will take strict action against grassroots leaders who refuse to support the candidates selected for the election, Tarique Rahman said yesterday

Says NCP will only form alliance with parties committed to July Charter reforms

Demands resignation of party-affiliated officials ahead of polls

BNP leader calls for political restraint, adherence to the Constitution