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Fakhrul slams Jamaat's role in 1971 Liberation War

THAKURGAON, Feb 05 (UNB): BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday criticised Jamaat-e-Islami over its role during Bangladesh's 1971 Liberation War, saying the party must clarify its position on the country's independence."Jamaat leaders are currently making statements in television talk shows, online platforms and newspapers, but they should...

Salahuddin Ahmed, speaking at an election rally

Salahuddin Ahmed, BNP Standing Committee Member and the party candidate for Cox's Bazar-1 constituency, speaking at an election rally at Chokoria in Cox's Bazar on Thursday. — Focus Bangla

Ballot papers sent to 116 seats so far

Ballot papers so far reached 116 constituencies ahead of the February 12 national parliamentary election, Election Commission (EC), Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed said on Thursday."As far as I know, we have already despatched ballot papers to 116 seats and handed them over to their respective returning officers," he said. "The...

Tarique to tour northern districts tomorrow

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman will visit the northern districts tomorrow (Saturday) as part of the second phase of his election campaign in the region, reports UNB.According to the party's media cell, Tarique Rahman will leave Dhaka by air at 10:00 am for Saidpur Airport and address three election rallies during...

Over 273,000 expats yet to vote

More than 273,000 Bangladeshi expatriates are yet to cast their postal ballots, with six days left before the February-12 national election and referendum, officials said, reports UNB.The Election Commission has sent the ballots to 767,188 registrant expatriates staying in 123 foreign countries through the postal services.Of them, 12,170 ballots couldn't...

Jamaat leader voices concern over election environment

KHULNA, Feb 05 (UNB): Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar on Thursday expressed concerns over the environment surrounding the February-12 national election."If the authorities remain indifferent, the chance for a free, fair and acceptable election will be lost," he said while announcing his election manifesto at Khulna Press Club.He...

387 July warriors upgraded to 'A', 474 to 'B' category

A total of 387 July warriors have been upgraded to 'A' category from their previous 'B' and 'C' categories while 474 warriors in 'C' category have been promoted to 'B', reports UNB.The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs issued a notification of the revised list of categories on February 01 and...

Four candidates seek spl security at high-risk polling stations in Khagrachhari

KHAGRACHHARI, Feb 05 (UNB): Four candidates in parliamentary constituency 298 of Khagrachhari Hill District have called for heightened security measures at polling stations deemed risky or high-risk ahead of the upcoming elections, urging authorities to ensure free, fair, and impartial voting.At a press conference at the Khagrachhari Press Club on...

Inqilab Moncho leader stages sit-in outside CA's residence demanding justice for Hadi

Abdullah Al Jaber, member secretary of Inqilab Moncho, on Thursday staged a sit-in in front of Jamuna, the residence of Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, demanding justice for their leader Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, reports UNB.The organisation shared the information on its official Facebook page on Thursday afternoon though it...

BNP to hold its final election rally in city on Feb 8

BNP will hold its final election rally on Sunday in the capital on February 8, ahead of the national election, reports UNB.The rally will take place at the party's central office in the capital's Nayapaltan area at 2:00 pm, with BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman set to address the gathering as...

Two JCD men held with firearms

MYMENSINGH, Feb 05 (UNB): Joint forces in a drive on Thursday arrested two activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) along with firearms from Gafargaon upazila of Mymensingh district. The arrestees were identified as Quamrul Islam, 35 and Md Sabbir, 23, of Uthora village in the upazila.Tipped off, a team of...