In the new political reality of Bangladesh, the first session of the Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament) was, in a way, a combined reflection of expectations, possibilities and uncertainties. This session was an important opportunity to seek initial guidance on the new phase of democratic progress starting with the 2026 elections. However, despite lively discussions, it […]
The 11-party alliance led by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami aims to launch a mass movement to press for the implementation of the referendum decision. After organizing rallies, seminars and leaflet distribution campaigns, the alliance is now planning to hold meetings in divisional cities with the aim of exerting political pressure on the ruling authorities, followed by a […]
The 11-party electoral alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami has called for a protest rally and procession in the capital, demanding the implementation of the referendum decision. The rally and procession will be held at the northern gate of Baitul Mukarram Mosque next Saturday afternoon. Jamaat-e-Islami Assistant General Secretary Hamidur Rehman Azad informed the journalists about the […]
After “walkout” from the national parliament session, opposition leader and Jamaat-e-Islami emir Shafiqur Rehman said they will move towards a mass movement led by 11 parties including Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party (NCP). “Since we could not realize the people’s demand for reforms here, we will now take that demand back to the people,” […]
In response, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed said that this motion was an adjournment motion and came in his absence. In the country’s 53-year parliamentary history, only three adjournment motions have been accepted. The opposition’s adjournment motion for lively discussion was accepted under the chairmanship of the Deputy Chairman. The Speaker said that issues which can […]
In the 13th national parliamentary elections held on 12 February, the BNP won an absolute majority, winning 209 seats on its own and 212 seats in alliance. Jamaat won 68 seats independently and 77 seats in alliance. Two days after the election, on 15 February, the 11-party alliance applied to the Election Commission for recount […]
However, the Islamic movement ultimately did not join the coalition. That night, a 10-party electoral alliance was announced without him. The following day, the Islamic Movement announced that it would contest the elections separately. About a week later, the Labor Party—leaving the BNP-led coalition—joined the 10-party bloc. Since then, the Jamaat-led alliance came to be […]
On Sunday, new administrators were also appointed in 42 district councils, including at least eight BNP candidates who lost the parliamentary elections, while others are also associated with the party. Jamaat said that these appointments by the government are against the expectations of the public. The party issued separate statements protesting against the appointments of […]
He said, “People say that our expectations were not fulfilled. Even today people said this while coming from the airport. We told them, do not be disappointed. We will continue the struggle for the liberation of the people of Bangladesh.” Describing the local body elections as the second battle, Shafiqur Rahman said, “Now our second […]
Of the winners, 174 listed business as their profession. Some mentioned multiple occupations. In those cases, the first listed profession was considered the main one for calculation. BNP alone secured 209 seats in Parliament. Of its winners, 145 reported business as their profession, which is 69 percent of the party’s elected candidates. Of the 68 […]
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has called on everyone to maintain patience and wait for the official program of the Jamaat-led 11-party alliance. The appeal was made in a post addressed to the nation at 8:15 am on Friday on Jamaat’s verified Facebook page. The previous day, the 13th national parliamentary election and referendum voting was completed. As […]
National Citizen Party (NCP) convenor Nahid Islam expressed hope of victory after casting his vote. His party is contesting the elections in alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami. Nahid cast his vote at AKM Rahmatullah College polling station in Beraid area of the capital today at around 8:00 am on Thursday. Speaking to reporters later, he said, “The […]