Opposition leader and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday alleged that Jamaat and the 11-party alliance were defeated in the election through a “conspiracy”.

Ongoing movement will defy rain and storms unless the public mandate of referendum is implemented, leader of the opposition says

Vows strict action against wrongdoing using name of the organisation

Party official says he had long been attempting to 'incite extremism' through his Facebook posts, remarks

The Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance has demanded the immediate formation of a Constitution Reform Council to implement the July National Charter, and warned that Bangladesh could face political conflict if the verdict of the referendum is not implemented.

Court orders DB police to investigate allegations

Alliance leaders submitted a memorandum to the speaker demanding a Constitution Reform Council and a roadmap for implementing the referendum verdict

Protest march, sit‑in staged in front of Savar Police Station

Blast takes place minutes after party leaders arrive for 'Desh Gorte July Jagoron' programme

National Citizen Party Chief Organiser Sarjis Alam yesterday said the party wants to see the BNP’s stated position on the trial of the Awami League implemented “in words and actions”.

Jamaat says 15-20 injured, including three with stab wounds; police say only one activist sustained minor injuries

Home minister says party has no future in Bangladesh

LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said a strong and independent media is essential for the success of democracy, urging journalists to remain impartial and hold politicians accountable.

Leader of the Opposition and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has alleged that constituencies represented by opposition MPs are being deprived of small grants and assistance that ruling party lawmakers receive for development in their areas.

Tazul Islam allegedly gave a bicycle meant for a madrasa student to his granddaughter before returning it amid criticism

LGRD minister urges journalists to remain impartial, expose corruption and hold politicians accountable

Leader of the Opposition says the government must serve every region, regardless of political affiliation

Rakibul Islam Rakib says her comments caused “hurt and anger”; Moni insists her remarks were misunderstood and circulated out of context

The opposition will bring a Private Member’s Bill to shift the fiscal year to January–December from July-June, said Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday.

With most district and city committees expired, the BNP faces organisational hurdles ahead of the local government elections, as the party high-ups fear that the party’s disjointed structure could weaken campaign coordination and spark internal disputes.