Protests against Gopalganj violence continue
Different political parties in Dhaka on Friday protested against Wednesday鈥檚 violence in Gopalganj centring the National Citizen Party rally there.
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NCP, 143 parties fail to meet聽 registration requirements聽
The Election Commission has found information gaps or deficiencies in the applications of all 144 political parties, including the National Citizen Party, which applied for registration聽 ahead of the upcoming national election.
No consensus yet on upper house, women representation
The political parties attending the National Consensus Commission鈥檚 second-round dialogue session on Monday could not reach a consensus on the issues of women鈥檚 representation in parliament and the composition of upper house issues.
Divisions appear to challenge consensus
Differing positions of major political parties on proportional representation in Jatiya Sangsad and the appointment of chief adviser to the election-time caretaker government are expected to stay as challenges in the upcoming dialogue sessions of the National Consensus Commission.
EC seeks public opinion on draft code banning posters
The Election Commission on Sunday invited public opinion by July 10on the final draft of the revised Code of Conduct for Political Parties and Candidates 2025 that proposed ban on posters...
Political parties still split over PM鈥檚 term
Most political parties on Sunday agreed to limit the tenure of the prime minister, but a complete consensus was not reached.
147 parties seek registration as EC deadline ends
The Bangladesh Election Commission on Sunday witnessed a last-minute surge in applications by political parties for registration, with more than 70 parties applying on the final day to reach the total number of 147, for taking part in the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad election.
Parties gear up election preparations
With the next national election expected to be held聽 in mid-February next year, political parties of the country have started their preparations, ramping up grassroots activities, selecting candidates, exploring potential alliances, and formulating strategies.
Most parties for secret聽ballot to elect president
The political parties attending the fifth-day session of the second round of the National Consensus Commission-hosted dialogue on Thursday remained divided over key issues, including the method of electing the president and the composition of the proposed upper house.
2nd round of NCC dialogue resumes聽 tomorrow
The second round of the National Consensus Commission-led dialogue with political parties will resume on Tuesday after a 13-day break for the Eid-ul-Azha holiday.
Reform of Article 70 gets broad support
Most political parties on Tuesday expressed support for amending Article 70 of the constitution to allow members of parliament to vote independently on all issues except the finance bill and no-confidence motion.
Political parties demand road map for elections
Most of the partners of Ganatantra Mancha and some other political parties on Sunday at a commemoration meeting called on the interim government to announce a specific road map for next general elections as early as possible...
Political parties find little common ground
The National Consensus Commission on Monday said that the first round of dialogues with political parties concluded with unanimous support for some reform proposals, while some proposals received support from most parties but disagreement remained about many key reform issues.
Politicians for polls by Dec for democratic transition
Leaders from different political parties on Monday urged the interim government to hold the next general election by December this year for the sake of a democratic transition in the country...
Political parties proliferate after July uprising
Bangladesh has witnessed an unprecedented surge in political parties in the wake of the Awami League government鈥檚 ouster in a student-led mass uprising on August 5, 2024.聽
Ban on AL activities draws mixed reactions
Political parties have expressed mixed reactions to the government decision to ban all activities of the Bangladesh Awami League pending its trial, along with that of its leaders, by the International Crimes Tribunal.
Political parties divided over AL return to politics
Political parties are divided over the question of allowing Awami League to return to politics as some of them are ready to tolerate the AL politicians with no criminal record, while others demand a complete ban on the party for its involvement in the July-August massacre.聽聽聽聽
NATIONAL CONSENSUS COMMISSION: Only 7 parties give feedback
The National Consensus Commission will extend the deadline for receiving opinions on key reform proposals made by different commissions, as only seven out of the 37 political parties which were requested to give opinions, had responded to the NCC鈥檚 call by Thursday.
FEEDBACK ON NATIONAL CONSENSUS: Major parties set to miss deadline
Major political parties, including the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, are set to miss the deadline for submitting their feedback to the National Consensus Commission鈥檚 multiple-choice questionnaire on key reforms...
Women in Bangladesh neglected in political leadership
Women鈥檚 representation in leadership positions in the country鈥檚 political parties 鈥� both old and newly formed ones 鈥� remains negligible, reflecting structural barriers to women鈥檚 inclusion in politics.
Consensus commission to seek political party feedback on reform proposals
The National Consensus Commission is set to gather feedback from political parties on which reform proposals are agreed, partially agreed, and not agreed.
CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM: Political, civic groups least concerned about language
Among the 28 political parties and alliances that submitted their respective proposals to the constitution reform commission, only two proposed that Bangla should remain as the state language and other mother tongues should be given constitutional recognition...
Some political parties critical of Mujib house demolition
Some political parties were on Thursday critical of the demolition of the Dhanmondi 32 residence of the country鈥檚 founding president, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, while some others expressed reservations about commenting on the matter.
JULY UPRISING PROCLAMATION: Political parties suggest draft committee
Political parties on Thursday urged the interim government to form a committee to prepare the text of the July uprising proclamation on the basis of a consensus through detailed discussion with all anti-fascist forces...
Unity among political parties in Bangladesh falling apart
The unity among political parties is now falling apart despite discussions about the importance of unity among the forces behind the student-led mass uprising to uphold its spirit.
Political parties, platform for VAT rollback, TCB truck sale resumption
Different political parties, including Bangladesh Nationalist Party and Nagarik Oikya, and a political platform on Saturday demanded that the interim government refrain from imposing increased value-added tax and...
Govt urged to respond to Indian campaign strongly
Major political parties on Wednesday suggested that the interim government should strongly address the Indian campaigns against Bangladesh...
Stop attack on left party rallies: LDA
Leaders of the Left Democratic Alliance, a combine of six left political parties, on Tuesday at a protest rally in Dhaka called on the interim government to take immediate steps to stop attacks on left party rallies across the country...
Constitution reform body to seek written opinions from parties
Constitution Reform Commission chairman Ali Riaz on Sunday said that the commission would not engage directly with the political parties, but request written opinion and...
Yunus to hold talks with more political parties today
The Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, as part of the ongoing talks with stakeholders including political parties, will hold talks with another group of...