AL destroyed multiparty democracy: Delwar

BNP termed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's statement in parliament about restoring the 1972 Constitution "illegal" as the opposition party thinks there is no scope to fall back over so many years that have gone by through major changes. "After long years, there is no scope for a return to that place (72 Constitution)," said BNP secretary-general Khandaker Delwar Hossain yesterday, criticizing the Prime Minister's statement made Wednesday.

BNP must return for effective JS: AL, Speaker

The absence of main opposition party BNP in parliament was a major cause for concern at a meeting of the ruling party's central working committee, said Awami League spokesman and cabinet member Syed Ashraful Islam on Saturday.

Opposition MPs stage walkout again

The four-party lawmakers walked out of the parliament this evening in protest against the government's inaction over not airing the yesterday's parliament speech of Leader of the Opposition Khaleda Zia on BTV.

Opposition MPs get 3 more front seats

Speaker Abdul Hamid today (Thursday) offered the opposition lawmakers three more seats in the front row of the parliament as demanded by the BNP.

Hasina wants to work with opposition

Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina yesterday said her party will work in unison with the opposition in parliament to strengthen democracy and develop the nation, true to the pledges that won the AL-led grand alliance a thumping majority in Monday's polls.

She made the observations at a meeting with a delegation of the United Nations election observers at her Sudha Sadan residence in Dhanmondi.