11th Bangladesh National Election
Dec 30 polls ‘lopsided’
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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.
Dhaka wears deserted look before polls day
The capital, Dhaka, wears a completely deserted look as there are very few vehicles on the roads just a day before the polls.
8 held in Dhaka for ‘spreading rumours’ over election
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrest eight people from Maghbazar and Mowchak areas in Dhaka city last night allegedly for spreading rumour on social media over tomorrow’s national election.
Hasina alerts party men to conspiracies
The Awami League has instructed its grassroots leaders and activists to be on high alert on the voting day to thwart any attempt to foil tomorrow's election.
BB instructs banks to keep adequate cash in ATM
Bangladesh Bank has instructed banks to keep adequate cash in ATM machines during the national elections to be held on December 30.
Fair election under AL not possible: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says holding a fair election under the Awami League government is not possible.
BNP loses three more candidates
With the election this Sunday, three more BNP candidates skidded off the race yesterday as the High Court disqualified them on the ground that the government did not accept their resignation as upazila chairmen.
Ensure free movement of media vehicles
The Sampadak Parishad (Editors' Council) yesterday urged the Election Commission to ensure free movement of media vehicles across the country from the day before the polls to the day after.
‘AL men’ bar Fakhrul’s wife from campaigning in Thakurgaon
Rahat Ara Begum, wife of BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, was barred from electioneering for her husband allegedly by ruling Awami League activists in Thakurgaon.
20-party urges president to appoint ‘neutral’ CEC
BNP-led 20-party alliance appeals to President Abdul Hamid to appoint a neutral person as the chief election commissioner ahead of the upcoming December 30 general election.
Three held with Tk 8cr in capital
Rapid Action Battalion detained three people in the capital's Motijheel and Gulshan yesterday for allegedly distributing money to influence the coming election and instigate violence.