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.

December 8, 2018
December 8, 2018

Candidature of Aman, Kader Siddique rejected

The Election Commission (EC) rejects the candidatures of BNP leader Amanullah Aman and Krishak Sramik Janata League President Kader Siddique for contesting the upcoming general election.

December 8, 2018
December 8, 2018

Milon’s men put BNP HQ under lock and key

Former BNP state minister Ahsanul Haque Milon's supporters have kept the party’s Nayapaltan central office under lock and key protesting the party's decision not to give him ticket for contesting the general election.

December 4, 2018
December 4, 2018

Oikyafront wants to create instability: 14-party tells EC

BNP and Jatiya Oikyafront are playing a blame game to make the upcoming general election controversial, Bangladesher Samyabadi Dal General Secretary Dilip Barua said this today.

December 4, 2018
December 4, 2018

2 AL men killed in factional clash

At least two Awami League men were killed and 10 others injured in a factional clash in Pabna yesterday, following previous rivalry over establishing supremacy in an area.

December 4, 2018
December 4, 2018

I'm concerned for my safety

Zahiruddin Swapan, a BNP-nominated aspirant for Barishal-1 constituency, yesterday sent a letter to the Election Commission seeking security for his family and party men under the Representation of the People Order (RPO).

December 3, 2018
December 3, 2018

BNP raises question over validity of Ashraf’s nomination

BNP raises a question over the validity of Awami League former general secretary Syed Ashraful Islam’s candidature claiming that he had no signature in his nomination paper.

December 3, 2018
December 3, 2018

HC rejects Andaleeve’s writ seeking EVM for Bhola-1

The High Court rejects a writ petition filed by Bangladesh Jatiya Party Chairman Andaleeve Rahman Partho seeking its directives upon the Election Commission for using EVM at his constituency in the December 30 election.

December 3, 2018
December 3, 2018

Candidates begin to appeal against rejection

Aspiring candidates have begun to file in appeal at the Election Commission challenging the rejection to run for general elections on December 30.

December 3, 2018
December 3, 2018

Build credibility, confidence: Election Commissioner Mahbub

Election Commission has asked root level election officers to build credibility and confidence among the voters and candidates of the general election.

December 3, 2018
December 3, 2018

No possibility of one-sided election: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says the government does not want to hold a lopsided election as their Prime Minister is against scoring a goal in an empty field.