, Dec. 5 -- Bangladesh Labour Party on Friday formally announced ending its 20-year-long political alliance with the BNP, citing repeated neglect and broken promises by the major party.

The decision was taken at a National Executive Committee meeting chaired by Labour Party Chairman Dr Mostafizur Rahman Iran at the party's Nayapaltan office.

Talking to reporters after the meeting, Dr Iran said the Labour Party has been a loyal and active partner of the BNP in various alliances, including the 18-party and 20-party coalitions since 2006.

He said the Labour Party stood by the BNP in street movements, democratic struggles, and anti-fascist campaigns over the last two decades.

"Unfortunately, the BNP has ignored long-standing political bro...