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.
Dr Kamal to cast vote at Viqarunnisa School and College
Jatiya Oikyafront convener Dr Kamal Hossain will be casting his vote at Viqarunnisa Noon School and College tomorrow morning.
It’s difficult to revive 'dead democracy', says Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir expresses strong doubt about credible polls December 30 and says it is not easy to revive the “dead democracy as people have lost their confidence in the country’s election system”.
Foreign observers now even fewer
The number of foreign observers for the December 30 polls has come down significantly after the Asian Network for Free Elections cancelled its observation mission citing "Bangladesh government's inability to issue visas” within the required timeframe.
Govt declares public holiday on Dec 30
The government has declared December 30 as a public holiday to enable the voters to cast their votes without hassles from work-related commitments.
Fair polls possible if EC discharges duty independently: B Chy
Bikolpodhara Bangladesh-led Juktafront Chief AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury says a fair election is possible if the Election Commission discharges its constitutional duties independently.
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A new resolution in the US House of Representatives, placed by a Democrat congressman, has urged Bangladeshi political leaders and judicial authorities to respect the will of voters and ensure their free participation in the December 30 polls.
Broom-march against AL candidate in Kachua
A group of women marches with brooms against a candidate of the Awami League in Kachua Upazila, Chandpur, ahead of the general election.
25 Jamaat men awarded BNP nominations
The BNP has nominated 25 leaders of Jamaat-e-Islami, a key component of the 20-party alliance, to contest the upcoming parliamentary polls.
Seat-Sharing With Jatiya Party: AL suddenly in a fix
The ruling Awami League is yet to finalise its seat-sharing with electoral allies despite having a series of meetings with several of them yesterday. The ruling party could not reach a consensus with its ally Jatiya Party, a major component of the grand alliance that won a landslide in the 2008 polls, insiders said.
Stern action if polling officials found biased: EC
The Election Commission warns the election officers of punitive action if any allegations of bias were raised against them during the 11th parliamentary election.