The Anti-Corruption Commission has summoned 18 directors of Janata Bank, including two former chairmen, for questioning over allegations of irregularities and corruption involving the embezzlement of Tk 2.5 billion in bank loans and evasion of Tk 2.18 billion in income tax.
BNP standing committee member Salahuddin Ahmed has said the Election Commission and a political party are looking for an opportunity to tactically withdraw from the election, but BNP will not allow anyone to do so.
Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis Ameer Maulana Mamunul Haque has said there is no scope at this moment for seat-sharing with Islami Andolan, although the possibility of political understanding in the future cannot be ruled out.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party, BNP, has announced a two-day programme to observe the 90th birth anniversary of former president Ziaur Rahman with due respect. Various events will be held across the capital and other parts of the country on January 19 and 20.
Disorder and tension broke out at the Election Commission building during hearings for parliamentary election candidates on Saturday, November 17, amid disputes over nomination appeals.
BNP Standing Committee member Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan has said that former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia was a symbol of politics without vengeance and a great statesperson who genuinely practised democracy.