Pledges department for families of ‘July martyrs’ and ‘July fighters’ if BNP assumes power

Taher, Golam Parwar and Rafiqul Islam among delegation members

The National Citizen Party spokesperson Asif Mahmud yesterday warned that NCP would take action if the Election Commission allows loan defaulters or dual citizens to contest the elections.

The Election Commission reinstated the candidacy of July uprising frontliner Hasnat Abdullah, along with 44 others, after the eighth day of hearings, which was punctuated by heated altercations.

He added that any democratic government has an obligation and responsibility towards the victims and their families.

As major political parties prepare to roll out their election manifestos, health experts say that ensuring quality primary healthcare for all and reducing high out-of-pocket expenditure should be their top priority.

Islami Andolan Bangladesh’s withdrawal from the Jamaat-led 11-party alliance, which aimed at mobilising Islamist votes, is set to have a negative effect on the alliance’s “one-box policy”.

After weeks of drama, the Jamaat-e-Islami-led electoral alliance is now set to redistribute seats following the exit of Islami Andolan Bangladesh, ahead of the start of campaigning for the 13th parliamentary election.

Brahmanbaria-2 independent candidate asked to stop meeting; supporter fined

BNP denies involvement; police investigation underway

NCP spokesperson raises concerns over candidate eligibility ahead of polls

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman and his family today conveyed greetings to Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus

Inqilab Moncho yesterday staged a demonstration demanding justice for its slain spokesperson, Sharif Osman bin Hadi, with a large number of protesters in attendance.

The split in the Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance of mostly Islamist parties is likely to have a major impact on the electoral equation, analysts say, after Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) announced it would quit the coalition and contest the polls independently.

After days of suspense, Islami Andolon Bangladesh (IAB) yesterday finally announced that it parted ways from the Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party electoral alliance, saying it does not want to engage in politics by “depending on others’ favour”.

Upholding and emulating the ideals of former prime minister and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia is essential for building a better Bangladesh and deepening its democratic foundations, speakers said yesterday.

Editors, business leaders, and political figures recall Khaleda Zia’s enduring legacy

Party cites unfair treatment and ideological concerns

Two major political parties, the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, yesterday raised concerns over the absence of a level playing field ahead of the February 12 polls.

The Election Commission’s first-ever initiative to digitally register Bangladeshi expatriates and allow them to vote through postal ballots has sparked controversy, with the BNP raising concerns over the process.