BNP is preparing to make the return of its Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman a memorable event, aiming to build momentum ahead of the national election, party leaders said.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said those who opposed Bangladesh’s independence in 1971 are once again trying to raise their heads.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday said the politics of future Bangladesh would follow a new system, discarding the old political order.

BNP nominee for Narayanganj-5 Masuduzzaman Masud yesterday announced quitting the polls race, citing “security concerns”.

National Citizens Party Convener Nahid Islam yesterday said the safety of July fighters cannot be ensured by relying on the government or police, stressing the need for self-reliance in safeguarding their security.

Holds rally at Shaheed Minar

‘Bangladesh in My Thoughts’ invites all to share visions for the country

He was asked to withdraw over poor grassroots engagement, says city BNP convener

NCP convener says relying on government or police cannot ensure security of July fighters

Says it insults freedom fighters

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has demanded an explanation from Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin over his remarks regarding the shooting of Osman Hadi, spokesperson for Inqilab Moncho.

The shooting of Dhaka-8 aspiring candidate Sharif Osman Hadi was part of a conspiracy to disrupt the upcoming election, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman said yesterday.

Speakers at an all-party resistance rally yesterday expressed outrage over the shooting of Dhaka-8 independent aspirant Sharif Osman Hadi, terming it part of a broader conspiracy to destabilise the country.

Tarique says shooting of Hadi part of a conspiracy

Shibir, Chhatra Dal and left-leaning activists exchange slogans amid demand for pro-VC’s resignation

Mahfuj Alam says foreign assets manufactured consent for attacking Hadi

Fakhrul says his party would not let them remain unsafe

Calls for adviser resignations, justice over alleged BSF killings and election safeguards

Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed yesterday said many judges in the past were directly and indirectly involved in injustice and unfairness and helped sustain a system of misrule.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said defeated fascist forces are trying to derail the upcoming national election, while another force is attempting to create divisions among people by using religion.