Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Tuesday called upon people to stand up strongly against the current government to realise their demands and take back the ownership of their country.
Category: Governance
S Africa’s top court protects women’s equality, land rights
South Africa’s highest court has delivered two landmark decisions protecting women’s rights to equality and land ownership, as well as the rights of communities living in mining areas.
Philippines: Independently probe police ‘hitmen’
The Philippine government should create an independent commission to investigate the role of police officers in the killings of drug suspects, Human Rights Watch said today. A top law enforcement official recently admitted that police officers working for drug syndicates…
Truth never dies: Justice for slain journalists
Violence and toxic rhetoric against journalists must stop, say United Nations experts.Marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, U.N. Special Rapporteurs David Kaye, Agnes Callamard, and Bernard Duhaime expressed concern over the plight that journalists are…
Barrister Mainul’s bail petition rejected
Dhaka, Nov 5 – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Monday rejected the bail petition, filed on behalf of former Caretaker Government adviser Barrister Mainul Hosein.
Bangladesh launches social security strategy action plan
Dhaka: 05 Nov – The Cabinet Division of the government with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Australian Aid, launched the National Social Security Strategy (NSSS) Action Plan on 04 November 2018, at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre…
Opposition Jatiya Oikya Front’s showdown in Dhaka Tuesday
Dhaka, Nov 5 – The newly formed Jatiya Oikya Front will stage a huge showdown through its public meeting at Suhrawardy Udyan in the city this afternoon couple of days ahead of announcing the poll schedule for the next general…
14-party, JP to join election in alliance: Quader
The Awami League-led 14-party alliance and the Jatiya Party-led Sammilito Jatiya Jote on Monday agreed that they will join the next general election together under the banner of Grand Alliance.
Country to see meaningful election, PM tells JP
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said the country’s ongoing development trend will continue through a meaningful general election.
Don’t announce polls schedule until talks end: Oikya Front
The senior leaders of Jatiya Oikyafront on Monday urged the Election Commission (EC) not to announce the schedule for the next general election until the outcome of its Wednesday’s talks with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
10 ‘robbers’ held with firearms, explosives in Bay
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested ten suspected robbers along with six firearms and huge explosives from Bay of Bengal in Cox’s Bazar district early Monday.
Two more awarded death penalty for war crimes
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Monday sentenced two people to death for committing crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971.
LDA’s dialogue with PM Tuesday
Leaders of Left Democratic Alliance (LDA), a platform of left-leaning political parties, will sit in a dialogue with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday over the next general election.
HC asks Election Commission to register Trinamul BNP
Dhaka, Nov 4 – The High Court yesterday directed the Election Commission to register the Trinamul BNP, led by former minister Nazmul Huda as a political party.
Quota Reform movement case report date deferred
Dhaka, Nov 4 – A Dhaka court on Sunday deferred the date to December 6 for submission of the investigation report in the four cases filed in connection with an attack on the residence of the Vice Chancellor of Dhaka…
Second Govt – Oikya Front dialogue Wednesday: Quader
Dhaka, Nov 4 – PM Sheikh Hasina will hold a second phase small-group dialogue with Dr Kamal Hossain-led Jatiya Oikyafront on Wednesday morning over the next general election.
EC finalises draft rules to use EVM in national election
The Election Commission on Sunday finalised the draft rules to use Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) in the general election.
No movement if dialogue becomes successful: BNP
BNP on Sunday said it will not go for movement if the current political crisis is resolved through Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s talks with Oikyafront based on its seven-point demand.
Dr Kamal sends letter to PM 2nd phase Oikya Front talks
Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain sent another letter to Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday seeking the second phase of small-group talks with her over the next general election.
New Caledonia votes on independence
Voters in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia are taking part in a referendum on whether to remain part of France or become independent. The vote was promised as part of a deal two decades ago after a violent…
Simultaneous movement, dialogue not understandable: says PM
Taking a swipe at BNP and Jatiya Oikyafront for announcing programmes for movement when the dialogue is on, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said their this dual stance is incomprehensible to her.
Myanmar by-elections a test for Suu Kyi’s ruling party
Voters in several parts of Myanmar went to the polls Saturday in 13 by-elections seen as a test of support for leader Aung San Suu Kyi and her ruling party.
Any anarchy over polls to invite trouble: Home Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan once again warned on Saturday that strict actions will be taken if any attempt is made to create anarchy after the announcement of election schedule.
Dialogue not possible after November 7: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday said it will not be possible for the ruling party to continue dialogue with any political party after November 7.
Announce election schedule after dialogue, Dr Kamal asks EC
Jatiya Oikyafront, led by Dr Kamal Hossain, on Saturday sent a letter to the Election Commission requesting it not to announce the next general election schedule until the ongoing dialogue is over.
Dialogue with PM successful, says B Chy
Chairman of Jukta Front Dr AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury on Friday night said their dialogue with the 14-party alliance has been successful as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina agreed in principle on most of their demands.
EU threatens to impose trade sanctions on Myanmar
The European Union (EU) has threatened to impose trade sanctions on Myanmar if it fails to address the concerns of the international community.
B Chy’s Jukta Front positive about joining polls: Quader
Dhaka, Nov 2 – Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday night said they found Jukta Front, led by Dr AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury, positive in the talks about joining the next general election as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has…
Keeping journalists safe benefits whole societies
By Sarah Lister and Emanuele Sapienza UN, Nov 1 (IPS) – Safety of journalists has featured prominently in the international news in recent weeks. And yet, while some cases grab the headlines, many more do not, and the scale of…
Ensure voting right, taking unity to villages: Dr. Kamal
Dhaka, Nov – Gonoforum President Dr Kamal Hossain on Friday urged the ruling Awami League to create a “true” level playing field for “all the political parties” for the upcoming election.