BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday alleged that the ruling party is trying to turn the national election into a farce through its repressive acts in the month of Victory Day.
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Dr Kamal skeptical about fair polls
In the wake of ‘attacks’ on the Jatiya Oikyafront candidates in many places and the arrest of its leaders and activists, alliance chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Sunday feared whether the government will allow a credible election in the country.
Mirza Abbas, activists ‘attacked’ at Segunbagicha
BNP candidate for Dhaka-8 constituency Mirza Abbas and his supporters came under attack allegedly by ruling party activists during his election campaign at Segunbagicha here on Saturday.
Okya Front election march: Plan to discard polls alleged
Jatiya Oikyafront senior leaders launched the alliance’s first election road march towards Mymensingh region from the capital’s Uttara area on Saturday to drum up public support in favour of the candidates of the ‘Sheaf of Paddy’.
Ruling party men attack Dr Kamal’s motorcade: BNP
Dhaka, Dec 14 – BNP on Friday alleged that the ruling platy men attacked Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain’s motorcade in the city at the behest of the head of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Obaidul Quader instigating violence, alleges BNP
BNP on Thursday accused Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader of instigating violence with his ‘aggressive’ comments.
BNP wants immediate army deployment with magistracy power
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday demanded the immediate deployment of army with magistracy power for ensuring proper election atmosphere.
Opposition Jatiya Oikya Front decries attacks on candidates
Dhaka, Dec 11 – Leaders of opposition alliance Jatiya Oikya Front have expressed their concern over carrying out attacks on their candidates and followers allegedly by the ruling party activists and called upon the government and the Election Commission to…
BNP-led alliance candidates gear up electioneering in Dhaka
The candidates of BNP and its alliance partners for the 11th parliamentary elections launched their election campaign in the capital on Tuesday.
BNP rejects AL allegation of ISI link
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday dismissed the ruling party’s allegation involving their party with Pakistan High Commission and ISI, saying it is a false propaganda ahead of the national election.
BNP places a list of 298 party and alliance candidates
Dhaka, Dec 9 – Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), the arch-rival of the ruling Awami League, on Sunday submitted before the Election Commission a list of 298 candidates from among the party and partners of its two alliances-Jatiya Oikya Front and…
BNP for allocating ‘Sheaf of Paddy’ to 26 alliance men
Apart from BNP’s own contestants, 26 candidates of eight registered political parties under Jatiya Oikyafront and 20-party alliance are going to contest the December-30 general election with its electoral symbol ‘Sheaf of Paddy’.
EC revokes Khaleda’s candidacy at ‘govt’s behest’: BNP
BNP on Sunday alleged that its Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s nomination was revoked by the Election Commission (EC) at the ‘behest’ of the government.
EC is receiving instructions from the executive, alleges BNP
BNP on Friday alleged that various instructions are being given to the Election Commission regularly ‘from the Prime Minister’s Office’ to implement the government agenda.
BNP announces list of its 206 final candidates
Dhaka, Dec 7 – The major opposition BNP on Friday announced names of its candidates for 206 constituencies keeping the rest 94 seats open to discuss with partners of the both the Jatiya Oikya Front and 20-party alliance to share…
Jatiya Oikya Front to unveil its candidates in 300 seats Friday
Dhaka, Dec 6 – The opposition electoral alliance Jatiya Oikyafront will disclose names of its candidates for all the 300 constituencies across the country at 3:00 pm Friday.
Election Commission’s ‘Awami face’ getting exposed: BNP
BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Wednesday alleged that the Election Commission’s ‘Awami face’ is getting exposed gradually with its activities to ‘ensure the ruling party’s victory’.
Appeals filed against Khaleda’s nominations rejection
The lawyers of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Wednesday filed appeals with the Election Commission against rejection of her nomination papers of three constituencies.
BNP moves on with nominations despite rejections enmasse
Dhaka, Dec 5 – Despite worries over the rejection of candidature of its 141 runners, BNP senior leaders on Tuesday said they have already finalised the list of their candidates for about 200 seats from the valid ones.
Oikya Front to have constituency-based coordination bodies
Dhaka, Dec 4 – The Bd opposition alliance Jatiya Oikya Front on Tuesday decided to form 300 coordination committees based on constituency across the country to coordinate the forthcoming elections slated for December 30.
Non-cooperation hinders appeal submission, alleges BNP
BNP on Tuesday alleged that their some candidates are facing difficulties in making appeals against the cancellation of their nomination papers due to non-cooperation by returning officers.
BNP slams EC for cancelling nominations of its 50 leaders
BNP on Monday alleged that the nominations of its nearly 50 leading candidates have been revoked as the Election Commission (EC) is working like a puppet and the government is pulling the strings from behind.
Rejection of Khaleda’s nomination part of govt blueprint: Rizvi
BNP on Sunday alleged that its Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s nomination paper has been cancelled as part of government blueprint to hold a lopsided election.
Nominations rejected in questioning Fakhrul’s signature: BNP
BNP on Sunday alleged that the Returning Officer rejected the nomination papers of its aspirants in Manikganj district questioning the authenticity of Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir’s signatures during the scrutiny.
Oikya Front’s greater movement if arrest not stops: Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday warned that the Jatiya Oikyafront will be forced to announce a greater action programme if the arrest of opposition leaders and activists is not stopped.
Govt launched ‘ugly cyber war’ against BNP: Rizvi
BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Saturday alleged that the government has initiated an ‘ugly cyber war’ against their party with public money ahead of the December-30 national election.
People owner of state must guard polling stations: Dr Kamal
Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Saturday renewed his call to the people of the country to guard the polling stations so that the parliamentary elections on December 30 are held in a free and fair manner.
No Jamaat leader in race with BNP ticket, says Fakhrul
Though Jamaat claimed 24 of its leaders filed their candidature with BNP’s nomination letters, BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday said all of those submitted nomination papers to the returning officers with BNP’s tickets belong to their…
BNP criticises PM for electoral code ‘violation’
BNP on Friday alleged that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina herself creating barriers towards ensuring a level-playing field by ‘violating’ the electoral code of conduct.
Don’t miss, it’s a fight of 10 crore voters, says BNP
BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Friday urged the country’s voters to get united and cast their votes on December 30 under any situation to free Khaleda Zia from jail and get rid of the “misrule and oppression of the…