BNP demands the reconstitution of the Election Commission as it said the current Commission is not capable of conducting a credible national election.

China yesterday said it wants to see a peaceful transition of power in Bangladesh through a smooth general election.

The Election Commission is going to extend the September 20 deadline for wrapping up talks with political parties.

The issue of having the option of “No” vote in the election has come up again for discussion in the ongoing electoral talks being organised by the Election Commission.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said the Awami League needed another term of office to implement mega projects to turn

BNP will participate in the next general elections under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina-led election-time government, Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed says.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says his party will participate in the next general election if level-playing field is ensured for all parties.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday came down heavily on BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia for “terming” voters, election officials and

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia demands the authorities to immediately arrange a parliamentary election under a nonpartisan government. She also calls for discussions with the government for the sake of democracy.

Awami League general secretary Syed Ashraful Islam says the door for dialogue is needed to be kept open for the sake of politics.

On July 26, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia said 'a caretaker government is not a must for holding national election, but it has to be held under a neutral government, no matter what its name is'.

Begum Zia will now have to take on the responsibility of transforming BNP into a truly democratic, secular and dynamic political party. She will have to renounce dynastic politics and empower honest and committed leaders.