11th Bangladesh national election
Vote Robbery: CEC remark proves BNP's claim true
The BNP has claimed that its allegation of “vote robbery” in the December 30 national election has now been proved to be true with the CEC's comment that the use of EVMs can prevent stuffing of ballot boxes the night before an election.
HARD TO BELIEVE
Tara Mia finds it difficult to even move his right arm deformed since birth. A bit tall and scrawny, the man from Sunamganj's Jamalganj upazila uses his left hand to have meals.
Western powers denounce polls day violence
Strongly denouncing the election-day violence in Bangladesh, Western powers have said there are “credible” reports that polls irregularities marred the voting on December 30.
Hasina may spring cabinet surprise
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who led her party to a landslide victory in the national election, may come up with a surprise by inducting new faces into the cabinet, likely to be formed on Sunday.
Most of the JP MPs-elect for joining govt
Most of the lawmakers-elect of the Jatiya Party yesterday said the party should join the Awami League-led new government.
'A glowing example for other democracies'
A group of foreign and local election observers, who monitored the December 30 parliamentary election, has termed the election free, fair, peaceful and on a par with major democratic countries in the world.
Hasina will brief today
Awami League President Sheikh Hasina will brief foreign journalists and observers who came to Bangladesh to monitor the 11th national election held yesterday.
Fakhrul wins Bogura-6 constituency, defeated in Thakurgaon-1
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is elected unofficially from Bogura-6 constituency in the 11th parliamentary elections held on Sunday.
Polls-violence: Injured AL man dies in Rajshahi
An activist of ruling Awami League (AL), who was injured in an attack allegedly by BNP men at a Rajshahi polling centre on election day, succumbs.
AL pledges 10% growth, developed country by 2041
Ruling Awami League has pledged to drive the country’s economy towards 10 per cent growth within the next five years if voted to power.
'Zero tolerance against corruption'
Ruling Awami League pledges to adopt a zero-tolerance policy against militancy, drugs and corruption in the election manifesto.
Hasina promises transparent, accountable admin
Awami League, in its election manifesto, promises to ensure transparency, accountability, honesty and public-service in administration.
At least 1 employed from each family, promises AL
The ruling Awami League's election manifesto has pledged that social safety net will be increased twofold and there will be at least one earning member in every family.
PM Hasina pledges to strengthen parliament
Prime minister and president of Awami League, Sheikh Hasina has pledged to strengthen the parliament further in her party’s manifesto.
AL to strengthen rule of law, democracy
The ruling Awami League's election manifesto will make promises of strengthening democracy, rule of law and ridding the country of corruption under the tagline “Bangladesh on the March of Prosperity”.
Govt may try to obstruct fair polls
The continued attacks on and police harassment of Jatiya Oikyafront leaders and activists are raising fears about what may happen on the polling day, Dr Kamal Hossain said yesterday.
Attack on Kamal: Oikyafront writes to EC, demands punishment of attackers
Jatiya Oikyafront writes three separate letters to Election Commission to press home their demands including exemplary punishment of those who attacked the motorcade of its leader Dr Kamal Hossain.
Mirza Abbas comes under attack in Shegunbagicha during electioneering
BNP leader Mirza Abbas reportedly comes under attack when he was electioneering near Shegunbagicha area of Dhaka.
Attacks on BNP candidates on
At least two BNP candidates were hurt and another was assaulted during clashes and attacks allegedly by Awami League men in different districts yesterday, as election violence continues to flare.