Prominent economist Prof Rehman Sobhan yesterday said many are languishing in jail primarily because of their political identity, describing it as a failure of the judicial system and the interim government.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday urged ministers and ruling party lawmakers to exercise restraint in their conduct and public remarks, warning that careless statements or behaviour could undermine the government’s message at a politically sensitive moment.

A day before the first session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad begins, Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has urged the BNP MPs to take oath as members of the Constitution Reform Council.

Home minister says constitutional reforms must come through parliament

Jamaat wants opposition-entitled positions to be filled based on full implementation of July reform proposals, he says

Speaker election among issues as BNP MPs meet

Chief whip Nurul Islam hopes meeting will strengthen parliamentary participation

Reiterates demand for immediate removal of the president

Opposition Leader and Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday alleged that people’s voting rights were violated in the national election and claimed that his party had been “made the opposition in a calculated way”.

Attends NCP divisional iftar in Barishal

Written explanation sought in 48 hours

Sheikh Tasnim Afroz Emi, Asif Ahmed Shoikot, and Abdullah Al Mamun named in anti-terrorism case

Programmes for politicians and journalists cancelled citing global situation

Seven detained from Chankharpul, Dhanmondi

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday said the government wants to build a Bangladesh where men and women will enjoy equal rights and women will work in the family, state and society with respect, dignity and security.

Jamaat-e-Islami will pursue a “principled and pragmatic” policy approach that safeguards Bangladesh’s sovereignty while promoting economic development, peaceful international relations and inclusive democracy, said party Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday.

Platform aims to mobilise youth and revive spirit of July uprising through nationwide political outreach

Leaders of the Gonotantrik Jukta Front yesterday called for the publication of a white paper detailing the activities and decisions of the interim government during its time in office.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has said his party was not consulted on agreements signed with different countries during the tenure of the interim government.

The BNP yesterday started a training workshop for its lawmakers ahead of the first session of the 13th National Parliament, scheduled for March 12.