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Islami Andolan issues 30-point manifesto, vows to prioritise Shariah

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Islami Andolan Bangladesh has issued its election manifesto, pledging to run the country with Shariah law given precedence in the interests of a "permanent peace" and the "total liber... Read More


AL backs BNP in Faridpur-4; Jamaat alliance suffers from internal rift

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- The Faridpur-4 constituency, comprising the Sadarpur, Charbhadrasan and Bhanga Upazilas, has long drawn nationwide attention due to the influence of Awami League leader Kazi Jafar Ull... Read More


BNP complains over appointment of election officer from 'Jamaat-run school'

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- At least 14 teachers from an unregistered educational institution "run with the patronage of Jamaat-e-Islami" have been appointed as election officials in Sunamganj's Tahirpur for the... Read More


Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur says 'a group is targeting me' after hack of X account

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman says a group is conspiring against him, alleging that his X account was hacked as part of a coordinated effort to target him. Speaking at an ele... Read More


New oppressors have emerged, says BNP's Tarique Rahman

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has called on voters to be wary of Jamaat-e-Islami, referring to it as a "secret organisation". He said, "The people of this secret organisation have emer... Read More


Bangabhaban programmer arrested over alleged hack of Jamaat chief Shafiqur's X account

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Police have confirmed the detention of Sarowar Alam, an assistant programmer at Bangabhaban, following allegations that he "hacked" the X account of Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rah... Read More


Fakhrul accuses Jamaat-e-Islami of 'deceiving' voters with religious claims

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has accused Jamaat-e-Islami of deceiving people by invoking religion in electoral politics, saying claims that voting for a particula... Read More


Voting suspended, EC to announce new schedule for Sherpur-3 over candidate's death

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- The Election Commission has cancelled the Feb 12 vote in Sherpur-3 (Sreebordi-Jhenaigati) constituency in the 13th parliamentary election following the death of Jamaat-e-Islami candid... Read More


BNP campaigns on renewal as Jamaat looks to reclaim lost ground in Satkhira

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- The road to Satkhira runs along rivers and rice fields, skirting a restless border with India. Politics here is tougher, more ideological, and less forgiving of weakness. In the parli... Read More


Indefinite strike halts cargo movement at Chittagong Port

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Workers and employees at Chittagong Port are continuing their strike in protest against the government's initiative to lease the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) to a foreign comp... Read More