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.
Crude bomb attack on AL rally in Cumilla, 5 hurt
At least five Awami League activists are injured as unidentified criminals hurl two crude bombs on an election campaign rally in Cumilla’s Chandina upazila.
Khaleda to seek return of candidacy from SC
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is likely to file three separate petitions with the Supreme Court today, seeking stay on the High Court order that rejected her three writ petitions challenging the Election Commission's decision to uphold cancellation of her nomination papers by the returning officers.
BNP candidate 'attacked' in Netrakona
Netrakona-1 BNP candidate comes under attack allegedly by the Awami League men during electoral campaign in Kamlakanda upazila of Netrakona.
Election will be held in a festive atmosphere: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda hopes that the upcoming general elections will be held in a festive and joyful atmosphere.
26 hurt as AL, BNP men clash in Noakhali
At least 26 leaders and activists of ruling Awami League and opposition BNP are hurt in a clash in Subarnachar upazila of Noakhali.
40 platoons coast guard deployed
Forty platoons of coast guard are deployed in coastal areas of the country ahead of the December 30 general election.
Opposition cannot campaign amid AL attacks: Gazipur Oikyafront candidate
Jatiya Oikyafront candidate from Gazipur-1 Advocate Chowdhury Tanvir Ahmed Siddiquee claims that they cannot conduct electioneering amid “torture and attacks by the ruling party men”.
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.
Better than ever
The law and order situation centring the upcoming parliamentary election is better than ever, and law enforcers are well prepared to ensure a peaceful environment during the polls, said Inspector General of Police Mohammad Javed Patwary yesterday.
It's AL’s job to print fake ballots: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s remark over “fake ballot paper” is an advance declaration of indulgence in misdeeds ahead of the December 30 election.