Judicial independence undermined by political influence, says adviser

Tarique Rahman says on International Day of the Girl Child

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday criticised the National Citizen Party (NCP) for demanding that the Election Commission remove other national emblems, including the “Sheaf of Paddy,” from the list of election symbols if their request for “shapla” is not granted.

Jamaat-e-Islami, calling for a referendum in November to implement the July Charter, has demanded that a proposal for the introduction of a proportional representation (PR) system in the national election be incorporated in the referendum.

Races to finalise one candidate per seat by month-end as delay fuels frustration

NCP leader says will block Cumilla–Sylhet highway if repair doesn't start on Oct 20

As Bangladesh looks toward its next national election, women leaders yesterday called for sweeping reforms to ensure fair and proportional political representation for women, who make up more than half of the country’s population.

The National Citizen Party will reject registration if the Election Commission (EC) does not allocate the Shapla as its electoral symbol, said its Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary yesterday.

Party will not accept registration without it, he says

Rizvi urges Nahid Islam to disclose names of the advisers

BNP acting chair issues the message marking ‘Shaheed Jihad Day’

Party says it operates account at Islami Bank’s Mouchak branch in Dhaka

She rules out the formation of any election-time government

Commission to submit final recommendations to government by October 10

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed yesterday said that Bangladesh is facing growing external pressure, with a global superpower and two regional powers reportedly trying to extend their influence.

The National Citizen Party has once again urged the Election Commission to allocate the shapla (water lily) as its election symbol, along with submitting seven sample designs of the symbol to the Commission.

The BNP will not agree to a referendum before the general election.

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has said there is nothing Bangladesh can do if India chooses to back an autocrat and fall out of favour with its people.

BNP leader Salahuddin says, all will harm Bangladesh’s interests

IAB Ameer pledges a Bangladesh-oriented positive politics and culture