Two major political parties -- BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami -- took opposing positions on the proportional representation (PR) system at a discussion in Dhaka yesterday.

Jamaat secretary general alleges unrest growing within administration ahead of polls

The university has never held senate student representative election since its founding in 1966

Says proportional representation would empower parties, not people, and harm democracy.

Judicial independence undermined by political influence, says adviser

Tarique Rahman says on International Day of the Girl Child

Sajjad Hossain Hridoy, vice president (VP) candidate from the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal panel in the upcoming Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (Cucsu) election, has pledged to make the campus more student-friendly and safe.

Rashid Dinar, general secretary candidate from the Swatantra Shikkharthi Sammelan panel in the upcoming Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (Cucsu) election, has pledged to work toward transforming the university into a “full-fledged and lively university”, if elected.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday criticised the National Citizen Party (NCP) for demanding that the Election Commission remove other national emblems, including the “Sheaf of Paddy,” from the list of election symbols if their request for “shapla” is not granted.

Jamaat-e-Islami, calling for a referendum in November to implement the July Charter, has demanded that a proposal for the introduction of a proportional representation (PR) system in the national election be incorporated in the referendum.

Races to finalise one candidate per seat by month-end as delay fuels frustration

RU Election Commission says this does not violate election code of conduct

NCP leader says will block Cumilla–Sylhet highway if repair doesn't start on Oct 20

As Bangladesh looks toward its next national election, women leaders yesterday called for sweeping reforms to ensure fair and proportional political representation for women, who make up more than half of the country’s population.

The National Citizen Party will reject registration if the Election Commission (EC) does not allocate the Shapla as its electoral symbol, said its Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary yesterday.

Party will not accept registration without it, he says

Rizvi urges Nahid Islam to disclose names of the advisers

Unveils 16-point manifesto

BNP acting chair issues the message marking ‘Shaheed Jihad Day’

Party says it operates account at Islami Bank’s Mouchak branch in Dhaka