11th Bangladesh National Election
Dec 30 polls ‘lopsided’
The United States has said unlawful or political killings, forced disappearances, life-threatening prison conditions, freedom of speech
BNP failed to plunge Dec 30 polls into controversy: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says BNP has failed to plunge the December 30 national election into controversy even after knocking at the doors of its foreign friends.
HC rejects petition on oath taking of MPs
The High Court rejects the writ petition filed challenging the legality of oath taking of the lawmakers elected on the December 30 general elections.
High price for 'loyalty to BNP'
The national election of December 30 has turned the life of Mofiz Uddin upside down -- and all for supporting BNP.
All election camps to be removed soon: Sayeed Khokon
Dhaka South City Corporation mayor Sayeed Khokon says all the temporary election camps set up during the 11th national polls will be removed within the quickest possible time.
No comment
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday said she would not say anything about Sunday's national election.
EC asks for arranging oath-taking ceremony tomorrow
The Election Commission (EC) sends a letter to the parliament secretary for taking necessary preparation to organise the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected lawmakers of the 11th general election.
Cops foil demo over fresh polls under neutral admin
Police evict protesters demanding fresh election under a non-partisan caretaker government in front of Jatiya Press Club.
UK for credible resolution of complaints on Bangladesh polls irregularities
The United Kingdom urges the Bangladesh authorities for a full, credible and transparent resolution of all complaints related to the conduct of the December 30 general elections.
Make sure election not questionable
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday urged all to make sure that parliamentary polls were not questionable in any way.
Be tough to keep order
Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda gives instruction to the law enforcing agencies to maintain the law and order situation with an iron fist if there is any incident of violence during tomorrow’s election.
Cast ballots without fear
Bangladesh Army Chief General Aziz Ahmed yesterday told voters to go to the polling centres and cast their votes without fear as the army would be around.
BNP won’t accept rigged results: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir categorically says his party will not accept the result of a rigged election.
235 polling centres in Madaripur ‘vulnerable’
Madaripur district administration identifies 235 polling centres out of total 376 “vulnerable” in three constituencies of the district.
Traffic curbs to be placed on New Year eve
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) will be placing restrictions on traffic in Dhaka University and other key areas on New Year eve. The New Year, as it happens, will fall on the day after Bangladesh will be voting in the 11th parliamentary election.
Know your voter centre via SMS
You can now get your voter centre information on your mobile phone. Voter centre can be obtained through short message service (SMS) on mobile phone, Asaduzzaman Arzu, director of public relations at Election Commission, tells The Daily Star.
All is well that ends well: Obaidul
The 11th national election is going to be held tomorrow under the complete supervision of the Election Commission (EC) and the Awami-League-led government is merely providing assistance to them, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says.
Int’l rights bodies concerned over Bangladesh polls atmosphere
A total of 16 international rights organisations express concern regarding the “restrictive electoral environment” surrounding the 11th general election in Bangladesh slated for December 30.
EC hands over polls materials for centres across the country
With one day left for the polls, the Election Commission starts handing over election materials -- ballot box, ballot papers and other stuff – for the polling centres across the country.