Bangladesh’s Supreme Court restores Jamaat-e-Islami’s party registration

Bangladesh’s Supreme Court restores Jamaat-e-Islami’s party registration

Bangladesh’s Supreme Court on Sunday ordered the Election Commission to restore the rightwing Jamaat-e-Islami’s party registration, nearly eight months after the interim government lifted a ban on it, clearing the way for its participation in future elections. Court officials said the SC’s Appellate Division, led by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed, directed the commission to … Read more

India pitches for free and fair polls in Bangladesh

India pitches for free and fair polls in Bangladesh

India Thursday said it wants a positive and constructive relationship with Bangladesh and pitched for holding “inclusive, fair and free elections” in the country soon. New Delhi’s comments came amid fresh protests in Dhaka by government employees and demands by various parties to hold elections by the end of this year. There have been reports … Read more