The party demanded the appointment of religious teachers

Says BNP leader Salahuddin

According to a UK daily, $234b siphoned from Bangladesh in last 15 years, he says

Fundamentalist forces are gaining ground in the country and are trying to delay the upcoming election, alleged Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) President Shah Alam yesterday.

Ignoring its own constitution, the BNP has begun selecting nominees for the upcoming national election through surveys conducted by its central leadership, a move that has left many grassroots leaders anxious and dissatisfied.

Jamaat-e-Islami leaders yesterday alleged that the government, bowing to BNP’s pressure, is secretly negotiating with the party over elections, ignoring reforms.

National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam yesterday said his party is not considering any alliance with major parties at this moment.

The Rajshahi University Election Commission has published a list of polling centres for the upcoming Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union, hall union, and senate representative elections.

Jamaat-e-Islami central leader Advocate Moazzem Hossain Helal today said the adoption of proportional representation (PR) in elections would “shut the door to fascism” in Bangladesh..He urged the interim government to hold elections in accordance with the July Charter..Helal, Jamaat’

Says 'infiltrators' incited bloodshed

Widening inequality, erosion of rights make it urgent to build a left democratic alternative, leaders say

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said over 7,000 party members have faced demotion or expulsion over corruption, extortion, and misconduct, acknowledging the decision was difficult but essential.

The Chittagong University units of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) and Islami Chhatra Shibir have announced full panels for the Cucsu election, scheduled for October 12.

Leaders of the Students Against Discrimination platform offered Nobel laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus the responsibility of leading a new government on August 4 last year, a day before the Awami League regime fell, said Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizen Party, yesterday.

Leaders accuse govt of bowing to external pressure

Next election must be held on the basis of July Charter, says Golam Porwar

Fakhrul reiterates BNP doesn’t support PR system or banning any political organisation

Says election must go ahead regardless of party demands

During the five-day visit, they will meet Afghanistan’s Chief Justice, ministers, scholars, and officials

Parties press for February polls under PR system