Dhaka, June 28 -- The Jatiya Party has been plunged into fresh uncertainty as rival senior leaders, once determined to hold a separate national conference to replace Chairman Ghulam Muhammed Quader, have abandoned their plan, instead calling on him to announce a new date himself.

The developments highlight growing divisions within the party founded by late military ruler HM Ershad.

Anisul Islam Mahmud and ABM Ruhul Amin Howlader, who lead the faction challenging Quader's authority, confirmed the suspension of Saturday's planned conference.

Speaking to bdnews24.com on Friday, Anisul Islam said: "We are not going ahead with the conference for now. We will inform you later of any new plans."

The standoff comes after the government revoke...