The parliament yesterday passed the Jatiya Muktijoddha Council (Amendment) Bill, 2026, retaining the names of the then Muslim League, Jamaat‑e‑Islami, and Nizam‑e‑Islam Party as local collaborators of the Pakistani invading force during the 1971 Liberation War.

Forms for the reserved parliamentary seats will be available at the party’s Nayapaltan central office from 11:00am

Jamaat secretary general accuses BNP govt of deepening political crisis by refusing to honour the referendum mandate

NCP and Jamaat lawmakers claim polling agents were forced out of centres; govt accuses opposition of boycotting after sensing defeat

Leader of the opposition says the bloc will not take responsibility for laws passed despite its protests

Nasir Uddin says he will refrain from commenting on the allegation or on discussions held in parliament

While treasury and opposition lawmakers clash on the parliament floor over the July charter implementation order, the two sides are also holding back-channel talks outside the assembly hall to end the stalemate.

Remarks on 2024 ‘trophy’ spark protests in parliament; speaker intervenes as tensions rise in House

A “renewed journey of fascism” began in the country when the people’s verdict in the referendum was denied, said Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman.

Jamaat ameer calls on people to join movement, criticises parliament for 'ignoring' public mandate

The commission has also taken a policy decision not to use electronic voting machines (EVMs) in upcoming local government elections

Some senior BNP leaders have expressed disappointment with the way the repeal of several key ordinances, issued during the interim government, was handled.

Spokesperson Asif Mahmud says public interest and accountability-related ordinances must be enacted into law before April 10

Local Governm-ent, Rural Developm-ent and Cooperati-ves Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said the Liberation War of 1971 is our identity, pride, tradition, and existence as a nation.

Former Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and his fellow advisers must take to the streets to protect the achievements of the previous interim government, said National Citizen Party Convener and Opposition Chief Whip Nahid Islam yesterday.

Rights body Odhikar yesterday strongly protested moves to repeal several key ordinances issued by the interim government and urged the government to immediately pass them in parliament instead.

Leaders of the Jamaat-led 11-party alliance yesterday demanded the full implementation of the July charter in line with the referendum verdict and warned that they would launch strong street protests if the referendum mandate is ignored.

Secretary general Fakhrul says party needs months before fixing council date

Says BNP scrapping key ordinances passed under interim government, including NHRC law

AL ignored Colonel Osmani’s contribution, alleges LGRD minister