Nahid to contest Dhaka-11; Tasnim Jara Dhaka-9; Sarjis Panchagarh-1; Hasnat Cumilla-4

BNP, if it returns to power, will ensure the independence of Anti-Corruption Commission to effectively control graft in the country, said BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman.

NCP leader says she fears contesting election

Interim govt will prioritise country's stability and democratic process, he says

Says prioritising party symbol risks centralised rule

Salehuddin Ahmed stresses leadership integrity at ACC discussion on anti-corruption day

Jatiya Party factions led by Anisul Islam Mahmud and Anwar Hossain Manju, and 16 other parties yesterday launched a new alliance called National Democratic Front (NDF).

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman said yesterday that they strongly believe a national government is necessary for at least five years to restore the country’s stability and economy, establish the rule of law, and eradicate corruption from society.

With democracy and accountable governance absent, the country is passing through an abnormal time, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman said yesterday.

Decision taken 'in greater interest'

Defends Akhter Hossen’s remark, saying that it was evidence-based

Jamaat will form a national govt with all parties, even if it wins a majority, says its Ameer Shafiqur

Tarique Rahman says candidate is not the factor, party matters

Calls for suspension of police officials in Barishal’s Babuganj

Seeking BNP nomination for Lakshmipur-1 constituency

Operator has applied for schedule withdrawal, he says

At meeting with CEC, Jamaat alleges attacks and harassment during campaigns

Includes Jatiya Party factions

Says public has seen through politics without policy, accountability or national commitment

After months of talks, National Citizen Party, Amar Bangladesh Party (AB Party) and Bangladesh Rastro Songskar Andolan have formed a new alliance ahead of February’s national polls.