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Mitford murder sparks political storm as BNP on backfoot, Jamaat and NCP pounce

Political parties, particularly Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party (NCP) have accused the BNP and its youth wing, Jubo Dal, of harbouring criminals and allowing a culture of violence to...

File photo of National Consensus Commission's Vice Chairman Ali Riaz. Photo: Facebook
Bangladesh

Political parties and Commission aligned, July Charter at final stage: Prof Ali Riaz

National Consensus Commission Vice-President Professor Ali Riaz exchanging his views with journalists at LD Hall of Jatiya Sangsad on 29 May 2025. Photo: Collected
Politics

We are forced to disregard many issues but trying to reach consensus wherever possible: Ali Riaz

Salauddin Ahmed, standing committee member of the BNP, briefed reporters after yesterday's meeting with the National Consensus Commission. Photo: Focus Bangla
Politics

Political parties express dissatisfaction over Consensus Commission discussions

Vice-Chair of the National Consensus Commission Ali Riaz briefing reporters on 19 June. Photo: Screengrab
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Most parties agree upon amending presidential election process, BNP for existing method

Jamaat Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher talks to reporters in Dhaka on 18 June 2025. File Photo: Focus Bangla
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Local govt elections must be held under caretaker govt: Jamaat nayeb-e-ameer

The National Consensus Commission resumed its Wednesday’s session under the second phase of dialogue with the country’s political parties. Photo: UNB
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NCP, AB Party, IAB stress urgency of Constitutional Council formation for reform

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sajjat Ali. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

DMP urges political parties to avoid road protests on working days

File photo shows a BNP delegation at a meeting with the National Consensus Commission at the LD Hall of the National Parliament Complex on 20 April 2025. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

National Consensus Commission discusses 3 key issues with political parties today

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk. File Photo: Reuters
Bangladesh

Concerned about changes to legislation allowing ban on political parties in Bangladesh: UN rights chief

File photo shows a BNP delegation at a meeting with the National Consensus Commission at the LD Hall of the National Parliament Complex on 20 April 2025. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Consensus Commission's 2nd round of talks with political parties resume on 17 June

National Consensus Commission Vice-President Professor Ali Riaz exchanging his views with journalists at LD Hall of Jatiya Sangsad on 29 May 2025. Photo: Collected
Politics

2nd round of talks: Final reform proposals to reflect political parties' opinions, says Ali Riaz

File photo shows a BNP delegation at a meeting with the National Consensus Commission at the LD Hall of the National Parliament Complex on 20 April 2025. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Consensus Commission's 2nd round of talks with political parties begins today