, Nov. 19 -- e-Islami, along with seven other political parties, on Wednesday, has reaffirmed its demand for a referendum before national elections and announced a series of rallies in divisional cities across the country.

The parties said they will organize rallies from November 30 to December 6, excluding Dhaka, to press for a referendum before the elections, creation of a level playing field, and other demands.

The announcement came after a liaison committee meeting of the eight parties at the central office of Bangladesh Khilafat Majlis in Paltan, Dhaka. The briefing was led by senior Naeb Amir of Bangladesh Khilafat Majlis, Maulana Yusuf Ashraf.

The eight parties participating in the movement include Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Is...