Police finally gave permission to the newly formed Jatiya Oikyafront to hold a rally in Sylhet on Wednesday.

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday said Jatiya Oikyafront's Sylhet rally was not cancelled but postponed due to security reasons.

Shipping Minister Shahjahan Khan takes a swipe at Gono Forum President Dr Kamal Hossain for forming Jatiya Oikyafront with “anti-liberation forces” and termed it as the unity of the national enemy.

The ruling Awami League becomes “crazy” after formation of the Jatiya Oikyafront ahead of the next general election, BNP Standing Committee Member Moudud Ahmed says.

Sylhet Metropolitan Police (SMP) denies Jatiya Oikyafront of permission for holding a rally in the city on October 23 on security ground.

Jatiya Oikyafront briefs foreign diplomats about the country’s latest political situation and its demands and goals to hold the upcoming general election in a free, fair and inclusive manner.

Terming BNP as a leaderless political party, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says BNP is now "riding on the back" of Dr Kamal Hossain.

Jatiya Oikya Front Chief Dr Kamal Hossain's aim is probably not going to power but rather just to topple Sheikh Hasina's government, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said yesterday.

Newly formed Jatiya Oikyafront to start its programmes by holding a rally in Sylhet city on October 23 to garner public support in favour of its 7-point demand for holding a credible parliamentary election.

The Jatiya Oikyafront, formed recently with the BNP and several other parties, now wants to expand by including more partners from the BNP-led 20-party alliance.