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 3, 2018
December 3, 2018

Rejection of Khaleda's nomination indicates a level-playing field

Awami League leader Lt Col (retd) Faruk Khan says that the cancellation of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s nomination papers for Feni-1 proves that level-playing field is prevailing in the country for the upcoming general election.

December 2, 2018
December 2, 2018

Harun made police SP of N’ganj

Harun-Ur-Rashid has been appointed as the superintendent of police in Narayanganj less than a month before the general elections.

December 2, 2018
December 2, 2018

EC to start 24/7 watch on social media from tomorrow

Election Commission will begin its round the clock watch on social media from tomorrow to curb propaganda and fake news ahead of the general elections.

December 2, 2018
December 2, 2018

Khaleda's Feni-1, Bogura-6, 7 nominations rejected

All three nominations filed by BNP chief Khaleda Zia for contesting in the parliamentary election from Feni-1, Bogura-6 and Bogura-7 constituencies have been cancelled due to her conviction in two corruption cases.

December 2, 2018
December 2, 2018

Remain alert, protect polls process

Jatiya Oikyafront leader Dr Kamal Hossain yesterday urged people to remain alert to any possible obstruction to voting and get organised to protect the country's election process.

December 2, 2018
December 2, 2018

What Hasina, Khaleda have

The annual income of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has gone up slightly in the last 10 years. The cash in hand of both leaders decreased.

December 2, 2018
December 2, 2018

Of couples and their wealth

Wives of Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad and Workers Party of Bangladesh Chief Rashed Khan Menon seem to be wealthier than their husbands.

December 1, 2018
December 1, 2018

US to send observers to Bangladesh election amid opposition concerns

The United States will send 12 teams of observers and fund thousands of domestic observers to monitor an election in Bangladesh it hopes will be free and fair, a senior official at the US Embassy in Dhaka says.

November 30, 2018
November 30, 2018

CEC saw none of it!

Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda yesterday said no incident of violation of electoral law happened during the filing of nomination papers across the country on Wednesday.

November 30, 2018
November 30, 2018

HC stays BNP aspirant's conviction

The High Court yesterday stayed the conviction and sentence of BNP nominee for Jashore-2 Sabira Sultana.