After being sworn in as the State Minister for Youth and Sports on Tuesday, former national football team captain Aminul Haque appeared before the media at his residence in Mirpur to outline the immediate and long-term sports plans of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led government.

Full structure of ministers and state ministers revealed informally by party; gazette still pending

Former national football team captain Aminul Haque has called for a resolution to the murder cases filed against star cricketers Shakib Al Hasan and Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, expressing hope that the duo can return to Bangladesh’s cricketing landscape.

The election came after years of severe distrust in the electoral process, questions over legitimacy, and institutional strain, so the poll’s successful conduct has reinforced trust in the process as well as the principle that governments derive authority from the consent of the governed.

Meeting began at his Gulshan office in Dhaka at 12:30pm

Nine of the 14 constituencies that BNP left to its partners under a seat-sharing arrangement were won by its main rivals, the Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance

We don’t need more violence, not even in the name of punishment.

When women feel empowered and protected, the whole country becomes stronger

Foundations of a strengthened democracy were now being laid, he says

BNP secretary general says no leader will be spared if party’s reputation is tarnished phases

Party set to return to power after two decades

Directive conveyed by BNP chairman’s press secretary

Party blames rival for low turnout, instructs vigilance until final results

The BNP has issued detailed instructions to its grassroots leaders and activists to boost turnout and prevent irregularities and voter intimidation at polling centres across the country on election day.

Video of him threatening voters went viral on social media earlier

Acknowledging shortcomings while in power earlier, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, in an address to the nation yesterday, apologised to the people, saying his party has learned from past mistakes and is committed to building a safer Bangladesh for all.

BNP chief seeks fresh mandate, pledging anti-corruption measures, rule of law and a safer, inclusive Bangladesh

The upcoming election offers the BNP and the Jamaat-led alliances a rare opportunity to make inroads into constituencies long dominated by the Awami League

BNP chief expresses confidence of outright majority in February 12 parliamentary polls

Proposes televised dialogue