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Polls as per roadmap if level voting field ensured: Jamaat ameer

"If the Chief Adviser asks us for any cooperation, we will cooperate"
7 June 2025

BNP criticises chief adviser’s speech, reiterates demands for polls by December

In a press release issued last night, the party reiterated its proposal considering Ramadan, public exams, weather
7 June 2025

BNP, nation disappointed by April polls schedule: Fakhrul

Fakhrul said people had been hoping for an earlier election schedule
6 June 2025

Islami Andolan welcomes April election, praises reform efforts

The party chief also thanked the CA for clarifying the government's position on port reforms
6 June 2025

Jamaat expresses satisfaction over election date announcement

In a statement, the Jamaat Ameer said the nation has been reassured by this announcement
6 June 2025

Election in April doesn't reflect nation's expections: BNP's Salahuddin

"How can this decision be made bypassing the demand of 90 percent political parties?" asks Khosru
6 June 2025

No objection to April election if key reforms implemented: NCP

Reforms must be visible before the election is organised, says Akhter Hossen, member secretary of the NCP
6 June 2025

Leftist parties take issue with April election, want polls earlier

"Most political parties, and ordinary citizens we've spoken with, want the election to be held within this year by December"
6 June 2025

Ishraque warns of forming ‘revolutionary city council’ if needed

BNP leader Ishraque Hossain today said that no unelected adviser or administrator will be allowed to occupy the mayor's office at Nagar Bhaban in Dhaka.
6 June 2025

BNP issues warnings to Bulu, Dudu over controversial remarks

The recent remarks by Bulu and Dudu have stirred debate and criticism, particularly for their remarks, said party leaders
5 June 2025

Govt resorting to ploys to delay election: Rizvi

'Sheikh Hasina has seemingly relegated free and fair elections to the museum. After her removal, people hoped that Prof Muhammad Yunus would quickly restore their right to vote. But, the issue of the election is merely being stalled through various tactics.'
5 June 2025

BNP slams budget as ‘unilateral’

The BNP yesterday said it had expected the interim government to hold talks with parties involved in the July uprising to build a minimal national consensus before announcing the national budget.
4 June 2025

EC to restore Jamaat’s registration, symbol

Election Commission (EC) yesterday decided to reinstate the registration of Jamaat-e-Islami as a political party, assigning the “Daripalla” (weighing scale) as its official election symbol.
4 June 2025

BNP pledges five key steps to safeguard environment: Tarique

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman today said the party will take five key steps to protect the environment if elected, aiming to build a greener, cleaner Bangladesh
4 June 2025

Hefazat slams Tk 20 note design, demands withdrawal

Hefazat leaders said that in a Muslim-majority country, state symbols must reflect Islamic culture and religious sentiments
4 June 2025

BNP to avoid showdown with govt for now

The BNP has decided not to confront the interim government immediately over the national election roadmap, choosing instead to observe how the situation unfolds in the coming days.
3 June 2025

Open to Dec polls if level playing field ensured

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday said once a level playing field is ensured, the party will be ready to participate in elections anytime.
3 June 2025

Govt has lost its neutrality: Ishraque

He alleged that the government no longer respects the law, the constitution, or democratic institutions
3 June 2025

BNP opposes local govt polls under caretaker; Jamaat, NCP extends support

BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed has said that his party does not support holding local government elections under a non-partisan caretaker government..Speaking to journalists during the lunch break of the ongoing dialogue, he said the BNP believes the tenure of the caretaker
3 June 2025

Ali Riaz stresses building political consensus as national charter talks begin

He acknowledges that while common ground may exist on some issues, each party would retain its own manifesto, agenda, position
3 June 2025