The Detective Branch (DB) of police arrested former lawmaker of Manikgaj-2 constituency and singer Momtaz Begum in the capital’s Dhanmondi area last night.

The decision was taken at a meeting held at the EC secretariat

Political parties have welcomed the interim government’s decision to ban all activities of the Awami League under the Anti-Terrorism Act until the trial of the party and its leaders is completed.

Reaction to the ban on Awami League's activities

Fakhrul seeks election roadmap, citing public frustration over the lack of democratic process

"To abolish the fascist system, not only the constitution but also economic, political, cultural reforms necessary"

LGRD Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain called on the public to remain alert following the government's decision to ban all activities of the Awami League

Salahuddin says 'delayed but timely' step, urges transparent legal process to avoid global criticism

Says justice for July Uprising yet to be ensured

During that time, they chanted slogans in front of Hotel InterContinental

"The Election Commission must quickly revoke the registration of the banned fascist Awami League"

Protesters yesterday vowed not to leave the streets until the interim government issued a notification banning the Awami League by designating it as a “terrorist” organisation.

Law Adviser Prof Asif Nazrul said this at a press briefing after a special meeting of the advisory council tonight

The 18 crore people of Bangladesh no longer wish to see the Awami League due to its oppression, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said yesterday.

Issues ultimatum from Shahbagh sit-in, demands clear roadmap from advisory council

A new political platform, United Peoples Bangladesh (UP Bangladesh), was launched yesterday.

BNP standing committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury yesterday slammed the recent investment summit, describing it as a “circus” and arguing that no genuine investment would come to Bangladesh without political stability.

The programme will be held centrally at the Shabagh intersection at around 3:00pm today

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman said yesterday that some recent incidents, including former president Abdul Hamid’s departure from the country, are raising doubts among people about the interim government’s ability to fulfil its responsibilities.

Demanding a ban on the Awami League, different political parties and student organisations blocked the capital’s Shahbagh intersection yesterday afternoon and vowed not to leave until their demand was met.