A case of attempted murder has been filed against 145 Awami League leaders and activists, including former MP Shamim Osman and Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj. Another 400-500 unnamed individuals have also been accused in the case. The victim, Arif Mia, filed the case at Siddhirganj Police Station following the court’s instructions on Friday night. HC order declaring ‘Joy Bangla’ as national slogan suspended Other accused individuals include Jatiya Party Secretary General Md. Md Mujibul Haque Chunnu, Siddhirganj Thana unit Awami League General Secretary Haji Yasin Mia, former president of Narayanganj Club Asib Hasan Mahmud, and several others. According to the case details, on July 19 at 2:30 pm, students and the common people, including the plaintiff, were protesting in front of Pro-Active Medical College & Hospital during anti-discrimination movement. Writ seeks investigations into graft allegations against 51 judicial staff, inc judges During the protest, the accused allegedly opened fire on the demonstrators. Arif Mia was shot in the right knee when the gun was aimed directly at him. He was immediately taken to Islamia Hospital by people at the scene. Mohammad Shahinur Alam, officer-in-charge (OC) of Siddhirganj Police Station, said the case has been registered under the court’s orders, and efforts are ongoing to arrest the accused.

Ghulam Muhammad Quader, chairman of the Jatiya Party, said that his party has been a victim of various conspiracies for a long time. "Jatiya Party has been subjected to various conspiracies at various times since leaving power in1991," he was talking to media persons at his Senpara residence in Rangpur city on Saturday afternoon. Opposition will not leave streets until democracy is restored: BNP He said that the Jatiya Party's founding chairman Hussain Muhammad Ershad was a very popular leader. But his rivals had tried to undermine his popularity in various ways. GM Quader also ruled out the possibility of the party division that is being talked about now. Govt considering framework to hold those spreading disinformation accountable: Info State Minister Regarding the opposition party,  GM Quader said the Awami League and the Jatiya party are two major parties in the parliament. "As we (Jatiya Party) are the only party with 11 members, we hope Jatiya Party will be the opposition party in the parliament. If it doesn't happen, we will be the only party to criticize the government for the welfare of the country and people," he added. He said we were the opposition party in the last Parliament. We have always played the role of the opposition party for the welfare of the country criticizing the government constructively and highlighted irregularities and corruption along with our recommendations. "And we will do the same things as before." JaPa trainwreck: Dhaka North committee 'abolished', two leaders expelled Among others, presidium member of the party and Rangpur City Corporation Mayor Mostafizar Rahman Mostafa and other leaders were also present.

Jatiya Party (JaPa) chairman GM Quader's wife Sherifa Quader has stumbled in the race of 12th parliamentary election held on January 7. Sherifa, who competed with Jatiya Party's electoral symbol " plough " lost to independent candidate Md Khasru Chowdhury in the Dhaka-18 constituency. 12th JS Election: AL romps home amid low turnout in peaceful but predictable polls Independent candidate Khasru bagged 79,085 votes with the 'kettle' symbol, while his nearest rival independent candidate Tofazzal Hossain with the 'truck' symbol got 44,909 votes. Former JaPa sec general Mashiur Rahman defeated by independent candidate JP's Sherifa got only 6,429 votes with the 'plough' symbol. As a result, she has lost her security deposit in the election. Tipu Munshi wins Rangpur-4 Earlier, Awami League gave up this seat to Jatiya Party as its political allies.

Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader has won the Rangpur-3 constituency in the 12th parliamentary election securing 81, 861 votes. Nation witnessed a festive election: Home Minister His nearest rival candidate Anwara Islam Rani (independent) got 23, 326 votes. However, Anowara Islam Rani is Bangladesh's first transgender candidate to contest a national election. Rangpur Deputy Commissioner and Returning Officer Mobassher Hasan announced the results at his office on Sunday night. Obaidul Quader wins Noakhali-5 There was no Awami League candidate in this constituency. Dipu Moni secures Chandpur-3 seat

Jatiya Party’s Secretary General Mujibul Haque Chunnu, MP, has said there is no division within the party and it remains unified under party Chairman GM Quader’s leadership. Chunnu said that Rowshan Ershad is a significant figure for them, serving as the chief patron of  the party and a symbol of respect. He affirmed the party's full support if she decides to contest, promising assistance in every possible way, according to a press release signed by the party chairman’s Press Secretary Khandaker Delwar Jalali on Thursday. AL finalises candidates for 72 constituencies in Rajshahi, Rangpur divisions “The Jatiya Party is going to the polls as per the party's decision,” he told reporters at the Jatiya Party chairman’s office in Banani. “We wanted an atmosphere of fair voting. The Election Commission and various sections of the government have assured us that the election will be fair. They have said the election environment will be free at any cost,” he said. BNP, Jamaat, like-minded parties threaten to resist lopsided polls  Chunnu said that the ruling party and the Election Commission promised that voters would be able to come to the polling stations and cast their votes freely. “It is because of this assurance that the announcement of our participation in the election has been delayed,” he said. Replying to a question, Chunnu said the party will contest in all 300 seats with its own symbol. BNP to enforce another spell of 48-hour blockade from Sunday “Because we have not written to the Election Commission to join any alliance. There are different strategies in politics. We will move forward with our own strategy.”

Jatiya Party chairman Ghulam Muhammad Quader on Tuesday said that the new US visa policy for Bangladesh will be helpful in holding the next general election in a free, fair and credible manner. "The United States expects free, fair and neutral elections in Bangladesh. What is said in the visa policy, all goes in favour Bangladesh and its people", Quader, also the deputy opposition leader in parliament told reporters at the circuit house in the town before attending the bi-annual conference of Sherpur district unit of the party. Also Read: Fair election not possible in current system: GM Quader "We can’t expect a free, fair and impartial election under the current government. This needs to be changed. But we need consensus on the kind of change through discussion with all parties. So we (Jatiya Party) support the US visa policy," he added. GM Quader said everyone wants free and fair elections. "We haven't received any proposal regarding the election-time government from anywhere yet. However, we are working for the welfare of the people of the country. How we will participate in the next election will be discussed later and decided," he added. Also Read: People have no confidence in country’s electoral system: GM Quader    Central leaders, including Jatiya Party Co-Chairman ABM Ruhul Amin Howladar, Secretary General Mujibul Haque Chunnu, Member of Parliament Kazi Firoz Rashid, Presidium Member Mostafa Al Mahmud, were also present. Later, GM Quader and Jatiya Party leaders addressed the bi-annual conference of the district Jatiya Party at Shaheed Minar premises in the Chawkbazar center of the town. Also Read: Assault on on-duty journalists an unpardonable crime: GM Quader  

A petition has been filed with the Supreme Court seeking a stay on a High Court order that cleared the way for GM Quader to perform duties as the Chairman of Jatiya Party (JaPa). Lawyer Mohammad Sayeed Ahmed Raza, on behalf of Ziaul Haque Mridha submitted the petition on Thursday requesting the apex court to prohibit GM Quader from performing party activities. The chamber judge of the Appellate Division of the SC may hold a hearing of the petition on Sunday, advocate Sayeed Ahmed Raza said. Earlier on Sunday (Feb 5), the High Court cleared the way for GM Quader to perform duties as the Chairman of Jatiya Party (JaPa). The HC also issued a rule asking the government to explain as to why the temporary embargo on performing duties by GM Quader should not be cancelled. The Appellate Division on December 14 last year upheld the verdict of a lower court that barred GM Quader from performing his duties as the Chairman of Jatiya Party (JaPa). The Appellate Division bench also asked Dhaka Joint District Judge’s Court to quickly dispose of the petition filed by Quader against its verdict that prevented him from acting as JaPa chief. Read more: Criticizing govt can never be seditious: GM Quader Following the rejection, GM Quader filed a revision petition against the court order. On November 30 last year, Chamber Judge of the Appellate Division M Enayetur Rahim stayed the High Court order allowing Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader to perform the duties of his post. On November 29, 2022, the HC cleared the way for GM Quader to perform his duties as Jatiya Party Chairman by staying the lower court embargo till January 3 following a revision petition. Ziaul Haque Mridha filed the case against GM Quader on October 4. On October 30, last year, Dhaka Joint District Sessions Judge court-1 issued a temporary embargo on the political activities of Quader. Quader declared himself as chairman of the party through forgery at a council on December 28, 2019 when a writ petition case was pending at the High Court.

Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader on Tuesday said that criticizing the government can never be sedition. “Our politics is for the people of the country. We raise our voices for them. We point out the government’s mistake by criticizing on behalf of the people. This is never sedition,” he said. Quader, also the deputy opposition leader in Parliament, made the remarks at a meeting at the Jatiya Party Chairman's Banani office. He said that the government has divided the people of the country. “Pakistan government discriminated against us before independence. Unfortunately, this discrimination is still prevalent. This is what is contrary to the spirit of independence,” he said.   He stated that the Jatiya Party considers alliances in elections as friendship and added, “Alliance isn’t slavery. People’s interest is our top priority.” He urged the leaders and workers of the party to continue to speak for people’s rights and said, “We will never give up on the path of truth and justice.”    

The Appellate Division on Wednesday upheld the verdict of a lower court that barred GM Quader from performing his duties as the Chairman of Jatiya Party (JaPa) on Wednesday. A three-member bench led by Chief Justice Hasan Foyez Siddiqui passed the order. Besides, the Appellate Division bench also asked Dhaka Joint District Judge’s Court to quickly dispose of the petition filed by Quader against its verdict that prevented him from acting as JaPa chief. During the hearing, Sheikh Mohammad Sirajul Islam stood for GM Quader, while Sayed Ahmed Raja represented petitioner Ziaul Haque Mridha. “The Appellate Division order bars Quader from performing activities as JaPa Ccief. Now we need to conduct a hearing on the petition filed against him by Mridha,” said Sirajul.   Earlier on Monday, the Appellate Division fixed December 13 (Tuesday) for delivering its judgment on the temporary embargo on the political activities of Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader. Read: Verdict on ban on GM Quader’s party activities tomorrow On November 30, Chamber Judge of the Appellate Division M Enayetur Rahim stayed the High Court order allowing Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader to perform the duties of his post. On November 29, HC cleared the way for GM Quader to perform his duties as Jatiya Party Chairman by staying the lower court embargo till January 3 following a revision petition. Ziaul Haque Mridha filed the case against GM Quader on October 4. On October 30, Dhaka Joint District Sessions Judge court-1 issued a temporary embargo on the political activities of GM Quader. On October 6, several lawyers including Sheikh Sirajul Islam and Kalim Ullah Majumdar stood for GM Quader with a petition to withdraw the ban on his political activities at the court. In the petition, the lawyers also urged the court to lift the embargo to play his role as Chairman as per the constitution of the party that was dismissed by the same court on November 16. Later, Quader filed a revision petition with the HC challenging the lower court order. According to the case statement, the party’s founder HM Ershad died on September 14, 2019. Quader declared himself as chairman of the party through forgery at a council on December 28, 2019 when a writ petition case was pending at the High Court. Read: GM Quader cannot perform duties as JaPa Chairman, Chamber Judge stays HC order Later, Quader as party chairman fired several leaders including Ranga, Gazipur metropolitan unit’s advisor Ataur Rahman Sarkar and Organising Secretary Sabur Sikdar, among others, by exercising his power as per the constitution of the party. Besides, Ranga was also removed from the post of presidium member of the party on September 14 and Advocate Ziaul Hoque Mridha from the party on September 17. In the case, orders were sought to declare all removals from December 28, 2019, to September 17, 2022 and council as illegal while the next council of the party to keep stayed unless the HC writ petition is disposed of.

The Appellate Division on Monday fixed December 13 (Tuesday) for delivering its judgment on the temporary embargo on the political activities of Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader. A three-member Appellate Division bench headed by Chief Justice Hasan Foyez Siddiqui passed the order after hearing today. So it will be known tomorrow (Tuesday) whether GM Quader will be allowed to perform his duties as Jatiya Party chairman as per the constitution or not. Barrister Sayed Ahmed Raja appeared for Jatiya Party's suspended leader and former lawmaker Ziaul Haque Mridha who filed the case against GM Quader while Advocate Sheikh Sirajul Islam for GM Quader. Read more: GM Quader cannot perform duties as JaPa Chairman, Chamber Judge stays HC order On November 30, Chamber Judge of the Appellate Division M Enayetur Rahim stayed the High Court order allowing Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader to perform the duties of his post. On November 29, HC cleared the way for GM Quader to perform his duties as Jatiya Party Chairman by staying the lower court embargo till January 3 following a revision petition. Ziaul Haque Mridha filed the case against GM Quader on October 4. On October 30, Dhaka Joint District Sessions Judge court-1 issued a temporary embargo on the political activities of GM Quader. On October 6, several lawyers including Sheikh Sirajul Islam and Kalim Ullah Majumdar stood for GM Quader with a petition to withdraw the ban on his political activities at the court. In the petition, the lawyers also urged the court to lift the embargo to play his role as Chairman as per the constitution of the party that was dismissed by the same court on November 16. Later, Quader filed a revision petition with the HC challenging the lower court order. Read more: GM Quader can perform party activities: HC According to the case statement, the party’s founder HM Ershad died on September 14, 2019. Quader declared himself as chairman of the party through forgery at a council on December 28, 2019 when a writ petition case was pending at the High Court. Later, Quader as party chairman fired several leaders including Ranga, Gazipur metropolitan unit’s advisor Ataur Rahman Sarkar and Organising Secretary Sabur Sikdar, among others, by exercising his power as per the constitution of the party. Besides, Ranga was also removed from the post of presidium member of the party on September 14 and Advocate Ziaul Hoque Mridha from the party on September 17. In the case, orders were sought to declare all removals from December 28, 2019, to September 17, 2022 and council as illegal while the next council of the party to keep stayed unless the HC writ petition is disposed of.