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.
Oikyafront candidate Prof Abu Sayeed’s motorcade attacked in Pabna
The motorcade of Professor Abu Sayeed, an Oikyafront candidate for Pabna-1 constituency, came under attack in Santhia upazila of Pabna.
HC puts bar on Millat, Ilias’s candidacies
The High Court places a bar on M Rashiduzzaman Millat and Tahsina Rushdir Luna from running in the upcoming general election.
Workers’ Party unveils reformist charter
Workers’ Party of Bangladesh unveils their manifesto which is mostly focused on bringing reforms to the existing state mechanisms.
AL to win 168 to 220 seats: Joy
Prime Minister's ICT Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy says the ruling Awami League will win 168 to 220 seats on its own in the next parliamentary elections billed for December 30.
CEC wants lawmen to curb violence
Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda has instructed lawmen to curb violence arising in the country ahead of the upcoming general elections.
Give us another chance to serve
Terming the coming election crucial, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday sought another chance for the Awami League to serve the country.
More clashes, attacks over electioneering
Violence over electioneering continued for the third consecutive day yesterday with reports of sporadic attacks and clashes in the city and different districts.
It's businessmen's parliament again?
Businessmen are likely to retain their dominance in the next Jatiya Sangsad. Participation of a large number of businessmen in the polls indicates that their presence in the new parliament will be overwhelming and money will influence the election. In the alliances led by the Awami League and BNP, around 62 percent of the contestants are businessmen, according to the data from 286 of 300 constituencies.
EC’s excuse redundant: Brig Gen Sakhawat
Brig Gen (retd) M Sakhawat Hossain has criticised Election Commission over its role in tackling the heat surfacing on the field due to approaching election.
SC stays HC bar on BNP nominee Tamiz Uddin to contest polls for a day
The Supreme Court stays for a day the High Court order that halted the Election Commission’s decision allowing BNP nominee Tamiz Uddin to contest the general election on December 30 from Dhaka-20.