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.
BNP agents assaulted by ‘AL men’ in Dhaka’s Satarkul
At least four to five polling agents of the BNP are allegedly assaulted by the ruling Awami League activists in the capital’s Satarkul area.
Voting suspended at 22 centres: EC secy
Voting was suspended at 22 polling centres throughout the country, Election Commission Secretary Helal Uddin Ahmed says.
Will accept people’s mandate, says Hasina after casting vote
After casting her ballot at Dhaka City College centre, Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says she believes in democracy and will accept the people’s mandate.
Dhaka sees peace; violence elsewhere
Voting for the 11th parliamentary election ended peacefully in Dhaka; but was tainted with violence elsewhere across the country and cost the lives of at least a dozen people.
Road to the 11th Parliamentary Election
On December 7, 1970, after 23 years of existence, Pakistan witnessed its first general election. People from West and the then East Pakistan voted in 300 parliamentary constituencies to elect members of the National Assembly of Pakistan. The outcome of the election was a landslide win by the Awami League, which won 160 seats in the National Assembly.
PARTICIPATORY polls, for sure
After ten years, Bangladesh is back to a participatory election of sorts. Parties of all hue and colour are contesting the polls that is going to be held today. But the buck stops here.
BNP won’t accept rigged results: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir categorically says his party will not accept the result of a rigged election.
Khaleda calls voters to guard centres: Rizvi
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has sent word from jail calling voters to guard polling centres until the declaration of results, BNP claims.
Traffic curbs to be placed on New Year eve
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) will be placing restrictions on traffic in Dhaka University and other key areas on New Year eve. The New Year, as it happens, will fall on the day after Bangladesh will be voting in the 11th parliamentary election.
Know your voter centre via SMS
You can now get your voter centre information on your mobile phone. Voter centre can be obtained through short message service (SMS) on mobile phone, Asaduzzaman Arzu, director of public relations at Election Commission, tells The Daily Star.