Jamaat to contest 179 seats, NCP 30, Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish 20

Islami Andolan Bangladesh hints at quitting alliance; press briefing tomorrow

No level playing field in electoral arena, says Hamidur Rahman Azad

Accuses other parties of violating electoral code, raises concerns over postal ballots

Salahuddin Ahmed says flawed handling of overseas votes may benefit a certain party

Police have yet to identify the killers behind the murder of Anwar Ullah, a Jamaat-e-Islami leader, who was killed at his home in the capital’s Paschim Rajabazar early Tuesday.

The BNP has strengthened internal monitoring of its nominees, stepping up oversight to ensure strict compliance with the electoral code of conduct, so that the party’s image is not harmed during the election campaign.

Disputes over seat-sharing, unilateral decisions and backchannel talks fuel mistrust

If the 11-party alliance is unable to agree on backing a single nominee in some constituencies, it will keep those seats “open” for its all members.

The BNP has intensified preparations for the upcoming election, rolling out a centralised system of instructions, monitoring and training aimed at tightening control over grassroots campaigning and candidate activities.

National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam yesterday alleged that a certain political party is using various tactics to campaign for a “no” vote in the referendum scheduled for February 12.

Nazrul Islam Khan says symbols of certain political parties are in the first row

Nahid questions funding of BNP’s ‘Family Card’

25 prominent businessmen, including Salman F Rahman, accused of supporting a violent crackdown

No government can deliver change on its own, BNP leader says

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday said there is no alternative to sincerely respecting the army, as it has helped the people of the country hold their heads high.

Complaint submitted to party chairman

Leaders, who recently resigned from NCP in protest against the party’s alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami, are standing firm on their decision, rejecting recent overtures from the party leadership to bring them back into the fold.

The Election Commission (EC) yesterday reinstated the candidacy of 58 more aspirants, including Nagorik Oikya President Mahmudur Rahman Manna, clearing the way for them to contest the upcoming 13th general election.

Tarique Rahman's speech about his 'plan'