11th Bangladesh general election 2018
Two by-polls, 29 years apart – yet so similar?
After around three decades, if we look back at that fateful by-election of Magura, we would realise that the situation has not changed much.
Polls in Kishoreganj-1 Feb 28
The parliamentary election of Kishoreganj-1 constituency will be held on February 28.
AL’s victory rally is a mockery: BNP
BNP blasts the ruling Awami League for celebrating its victory in the 11th parliamentary election; saying it was a mockery with the people.
CEC blasts TIB polls findings
Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda yesterday rejected the Transparency International Bangladesh report on irregularities in the 11th parliamentary polls, terming the report “baseless”.
HC order on petition against oath-taking of MPs today
The High Court will deliver its order today on a writ petition that challenged the legality of oath-taking of lawmakers elected in the December 30 national election.
11th National Polls / Petition filed challenging oath-taking of lawmakers
A Supreme Court lawyer yesterday filed a writ petition with the High Court, challenging the oath-taking of lawmakers elected in the
Joy analyses the 11th JS polls results
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ICT Affairs Adviser and son Sajeeb Wazed Joy explains why the Awami League secured absolute majority and its rival BNP experienced a debacle in the 11th parliamentary elections.
Find out reasons for defeat
Urging BNP to find out the reasons behind its defeat in the last general election, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said a party that failed to mobilise people for a movement cannot win public support in the election fray.
Election schedule for reserved women seats next week
The Election Commission will announce next week the election schedule for the 50 reserved seats for women in the 11th parliament, EC Secretary Helal Uddin Ahmed says.
Star journos barred from entering polling centres
Since vote casting started, allegations have been pouring in from The Daily Star journalists complaining that they were barred from entering various polling centres around Dhaka city.
47 opposition candidates boycott polls
A total of 47 Jatiya Oikyafront candidates have boycotted the election so far citing vote rigging and ballot stuffing.
700 votes cast in 2hrs at a centre in Dhaka-5
Presiding officer of Matuail Union Parishad polling centre records 700 votes cast within two hours of voting.
Peaceful voting underway: IGP
Voting is underway peacefully across the country by large, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammad Javed Patwary says.
‘Saw no opposition agents at centres’
Election Commissioners Mahbub Talukder and Rafiqul Islam allege that they saw no polling agents from major opposition alliances while casting their votes at two separate centres.
Unfair election is a betrayal to Bangabandhu: Kamal
Jatiya Oikyafront Convener Dr Kamal Hossain alleges of an alarming rate of ballot stuffing taking place outside Dhaka.
Mirza Fakhrul casts vote in Thakurgaon
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir cast his vote at the Thakurgaon Government High School polling centre.
No Oikyafront polling agents seen in Dhaka
There were no polling agents of main opposition parties anywhere throughout Dhaka. The Daily Star went about several constituencies in the capital, but could only find polling agents of Awami League everywhere wearing the badge of the ‘boat’.
‘JP man’ killed in clash with cops in Chattogram
A man is killed in a clash between Jatiya Party activists and police in Banskhali upazila of Chattogram.
Dr Kamal casts his vote at Viqarunnisa centre
Jatiya Oikyafront convener Dr Kamal Hossain cast his vote at Viqarunnisa Noon School and College centre in the capital this morning.