BNP standing committee has demanded that the government lower prices of diesel, kerosene and LPG, considering public sufferings.

Ruling Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday said democracy is yet to get an institutional shape in Bangladesh.

The Election Commission has completely failed to maintain law and order situation in the ongoing Union Parishad elections, said Jatiya Party Chairman and deputy leader of the opposition GM Quader yesterday.

Shaheed Noor Hossain Day, a red-letter day in restoration of democracy in Bangladesh, is being observed today with due solemnity.

At least five people were injured -- one critically -- in a clash between supporters of Awami League nominated chairman candidate and rebel candidate of Vaina union parishad election in Pabna’s Sujanagar upazila last night.

The BNP yesterday alleged that the government “pickpocketed” the people twice, first by raising diesel and kerosene prices and then by hiking bus fares.

BNP today announced a two-day demonstration programme in protest against the recent hike in diesel and kerosene prices.

At least 10 people were injured -- three hit by bullets -- in a gunfight between supporters of Awami League and rebel chairman candidates of Manikhaat union parishad election, in Pabna’s Sujanagar upazila, last night.

At least two persons were killed and over a dozen were injured in a clash over rivalry in the upcoming union parishad election at Gangni upazila in Meherpur district this morning.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed concern as Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is fighting a battle for its "existence" as a political party.

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia returned home yesterday after a 26-day stay in the capital’s Evercare hospital.

BNP yesterday alleged that the government has created a “dreadful” situation in the country by “obliterating democracy”.

A parliamentary body yesterday asked the home ministry to request the education ministry to take measures to ensure that no betel leaf, cigarette, or related shops are set up in front of or at school and college gates.

The US$100 billion per year fund, committed by the industrially developed countries for the climate-vulnerable developing nations has hardly started to transfer, said speakers at a discussion organised by Brac Climate Change Programme.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today alleged that the government has created a “dreadful” situation in the country by “obliterating democracy”.

The condition of Raushan Ershad, now undergoing treatment at Bumrungrad International Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, has improved slightly.

Awami League lawmaker Omor Faruk Chowdhury of Rajshahi-1 threatened that anyone working and speaking against the party’s boat symbol in Kolma Union Parishad elections would not be allowed to stay there.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said the hike in fuel price is the sign of misrule of the current government.

Opposition Leader Raushan Ershad reached Bangkok in Thailand for better medical treatment.

Zila parishad chairpersons yesterday demanded that the government resolve the lack of coordination among government officials and local representatives for smooth functioning of local government institutions.