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.
5 BNP leaders held in Moulvibazar
Police arrest five BNP leaders in connection with an attack on the motorcade of Md Shahab Uddin, Awami League candidate for Moulvibazar-1 constituency.
Oikyafront briefs diplomats on polls situation
Jatiya Oikyafront leaders hold a meeting with diplomats of 23 countries to inform them about the country’s current political situation ahead of the parliamentary elections slated for December 30.
BNP’s website ‘blocked’
BNP claims that its official website -- www.bnpbangladesh.com -- has been “blocked” since the last week on an unknown ground.
Election Talks with Ali Imam Majumder
The Daily Star is launching a new series of talk show ‘The Election Talks 2018’ where experts will be analysing all aspects of the upcoming general elections, contemporary politics, events and incidents.
Declare Dec 30 as general holiday: EC
The Election Commission (EC) directs the Public Administration Ministry to declare December 30 as a general holiday for the 11th parliamentary elections.
Afroza Abbas comes under attack again
Afroza Abbas, a BNP candidate of Dhaka-9 constituency, and her supporters come under attack while campaigning in Dakshin Goran in Dhaka’s Khilgaon area. There campaign materials were also damaged during the clash.
BNP pledges VAT exemption for students
BNP, in its election manifesto, vows to exempt students from all kinds of value added tax (VAT) if voted to power.
US to deploy 11 observer teams: Miller
Earl Robert Miller, the newly appointed US ambassador to Bangladesh, yesterday said the US embassy will arrange 11 teams, comprising 32 observers, during the 11th general election in Bangladesh.
Oikyafront's pledges 'a joke': Abdur Rahman
Oikyafront's pledges in its election manifesto, to continue the trial for war criminals and end corruption, are “nothing but a joke”, Awami League joint general secretary Abdur Rahman said yesterday.
Level playing field absent
Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar yesterday said a level playing field for the December 30 polls was still absent and that the situation might improve after the deployment of armed forces.