Oikyafront's pledges in its election manifesto, to continue the trial for war criminals and end corruption, are “nothing but a joke”, Awami League joint general secretary Abdur Rahman said yesterday.

The Jatiya Oikyafront has come up with several laudable promises in its manifesto, but making good on the pledges would be a big challenge, if the alliance comes to power, said experts.

Major opposition alliance Jatiya Oikyafront has promised mass reforms in the health sector, including bringing down the cost of medical treatment.

Jatiya Oikyafront has pledged speedy trial of the attackers who pounced on students during the movement of safe roads a few months ago.

Jatiya Oikyafront, in its election manifesto, promised that the price of electricity and gas will not be hiked in the first year if they are voted to power.

Main opposition alliance Jatiya Oikyafront, in its manifesto, says that relationship with India will be strengthened further on the basis of equality.

Stern actions will be taken against persons responsible for banking scams and the Bangladesh Bank will be given full autonomy to run the banking sector, Jatiya Oikyafront said in its manifesto.

A provision for an election time government will be made and the Election Commission will be given full independence, Oikyafront says in its manifesto.

Major opposition alliance Jatiya Oikyafront has unveiled its manifesto, promising civil service quota only for the backward community of the society.

Jatiya Oikyafront’s leader Dr Kamal Hossain today urged law enforcers against following unlawful orders. Bringing allegation that the government has taken total control of police and administration, he said, “I have never seen such a situation in my life.”