11th Bangladesh general election
Killing of 2 Mohammadpur Teens: Families denied justice
The families of two teenagers killed in Mohammadpur during a clash of Awami League factions ahead of the general election have been robbed of justice.
Election Talks with Dr Hossain Zillur Rahman
In today’s episode of ‘The Election Talks 2018’, noted economist Dr Hossain Zillur Rahman, former adviser to a caretaker government, talks with The Daily Star about the election to be held tomorrow.
Dec 30 to be 'another V-day'
Jatiya Oikyafront Convener Dr Kamal Hossain has urged people to bring about a "vote revolution" by exercising franchise, and said December 30 will be another victory day for the nation with the Oikyafront coming out victorious.
UN, US want peaceful polls in Bangladesh
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on all stakeholders to ensure an environment free of violence, intimidation and coercion before, during and after Sunday's general election in Bangladesh.
Election Talks with Monjurul Ahsan Bulbul
The Daily Star has launched a new series of talk show ‘The Election Talks 2018’ where experts analyse all aspects of the upcoming general elections, contemporary politics, events and incidents.
BB suspends mobile banking for polls
Bangladesh Bank suspends all kind of mobile-based financial services (MFS) for temporary basis ahead of the December 30 national election.
‘I will welcome if BNP quits polls’: Anee
BNP candidate for Laxmipur-3 constituency Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anee says that he would welcome his party if it takes decision to quit the December 30 national election race.
US concerned over pre-polls violence in last two weeks: US envoy
The United States is concerned on the high-level of pre-election violence over the last two weeks, which the oppositions have borne the brunt.
Rab opens Facebook page to verify fake news
Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) has opened a Facebook page titled 'Rab Cyber News Verification Centre' to make people aware of false news and rumour spread during the upcoming general election.
Election will be unfair: BNF
Bangladesh Nationalist Front President SM Abul Kalam Azad says that the national election will not be free and fair under this Election Commission.
Pre-polls situation under control: Election Commissioner Shahadat
Just days ahead of the 11th national elections, Election Commissioner Shahadat Hossain Chowdhury today said “situation is under control”.
9,200 held, 806 cases filed: BNP
Main opposition BNP claims that over 9,200 of its activists were arrested since the declaration of election schedule on November 8.
AL-led Grand Alliance to win with two-third majority: Quader
The Awami League-led Grand Alliance will win the upcoming general election with a two-third majority, the party's General Secretary Obaidul Quader says.
Plot on to see Oikyafront out of polls
Alleging mass discrimination to push it out of election, major political opposition Jatiya Oikyafront says it is now depending on the vote of the people.
Not CEC, Dr Kamal should quit: Quader
It's Gonoforam chief Dr Kamal Hossain, not Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda, who should quit after accepting his failure, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said yesterday.
Do not make army questionable: 14-party alliance
Ruling 14-party alliance alleges that opposition BNP and its alliance Jatiya Oikyafront are trying to make army and December 30 elections “questionable”.
20 hurt as BNP campaign attacked in Khagrachhari
At least 20 BNP leaders and activists including its Khagrachhari district unit President Wadud Bhuiyan are injured in an attack allegedly by Awami League men while campaigning in Ramgarh upazila.
Media centre opened at Sonargaon hotel
Bangladesh government opens a media centre at a luxury hotel in Dhaka to relay election information to journalists on the day of December 30 election.
EC’s role will determine if BNP stays in the polls: Fakhrul
The Election Commission’s activities will determine whether BNP and its alliance will stay in the election race till the end, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says.