Eight-Party Alliance Demands November Referendum

Eight-Party Alliance Demands November Referendum and Proportional Representation A coalition of eight political parties, spearheaded by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, along with Islami Andolan Bangladesh and Khelafat Majlish, gathered at the Election Commission (EC) headquarters on Thursday (October 30) to submit a memorandum outlining five key demands. The parties’ action was part of a planned demonstration urging the implementation of the July National Charter and calling for fundamental electoral reform. Key Demands and Warning The demonstration took place at 11:00 AM, followed by a representative delegation submitting the memorandum at 12:00 PM.…

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BNP Slams ‘July Charter’ Recommendations

BNP Slams ‘July Charter’ Recommendations, Compares Them to Dictatorial Decrees The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has expressed astonishment and fury over the recommendations submitted by the National Consensus Commission (NCC) for implementing the July Charter, accusing the Commission of implementing the views of Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party (NCP) while ignoring those of the BNP. The party held an emergency virtual meeting of its Standing Committee on Tuesday night, which was chaired virtually by Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman from London. The Core of BNP’s Grievance The BNP believes that…

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Dr. Tasnim Zarah: Common People ‘Do Understand’ Reform and Change

Dr. Tasnim Zarah: Common People ‘Do Understand’ Reform and Change Dr. Tasnim Zarah, Senior Joint Member Secretary of the National Citizen Party (NCP), stated that the idea that the general public does not understand calls for reform and change is unrealistic. She made the remarks while speaking at a discussion titled “The Present State and Future Roadmap of Politics” organized by Nagorik Oikya (Citizen’s Unity) at the Shafiqul Kabir Auditorium of the Dhaka Reporters Unity on Thursday afternoon (October 30). People Demand Justice and Change Dr. Zarah emphasized that the…

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Rashed suggest electorial for NCP

New Electoral Symbol Introduced: Election Commission Adds ‘Shapla Koli’ to Official List The Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has formally amended its electoral conduct rules to include a new symbol in its reserved list: the ‘Shapla Koli’ (Water Lily Bud). The information was officially published in a Gazette signed by EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed on Thursday. The New Symbol • Symbol Added: ‘Shapla Koli’ (Water Lily Bud). • List Position: It has been added as number 102 on the EC’s list of reserved electoral symbols. • Allocation: This new symbol is…

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