Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- The Jamaat-e-Islami and seven religion-based parties have threatened to stage an indefinite sit-in in front of the chief advisor's official residence, calling for the July National Charter implementation order by Sunday and a referendum in November.

The announcement came on Wednesday afternoon at a media briefing at the Al-Falah Hall in Mogbazar following a meeting of the top leaders of the eight parties.

Jamaat deputy chief Mujibur Rahman unveiled the planned protests on behalf of all eight parties.

* Thursday, Nov 13: Party leaders and activists will occupy streets across the country to "prevent sabotage and obstruction by fascist forces".

* Friday, Nov 14: The eight parties will stage protest marches at district a...