11th Bangladesh National Elections
CEC knows why EVM necessary
Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda yesterday said the EC was planning to use electronic voting machines to make sure that ballot boxes could not be stuffed on the night before an election.
'Polls Anomalies': Norway calls for probe
Expressing concern over alleged harassment, intimidation and electoral irregularities in the December 30 election, Norway has called for a transparent investigation into the allegations.
Re-polling in 3 centres of B'baria-2 on January 9
The Election Commission yesterday decided to hold re-elections in three polling centres of Brahmanbaria-2 on January 9, as the polls there were suspended on Sunday.
Fear grips rural Noakhali voters
As voting for the 11th parliamentary election starts this morning, voters of some remote villages in Noakhali are passing days in fear as they doubt if they will be able to vote freely.
‘Shots fired’ at Manikganj BNP candidate’s car
BNP candidates for Manikganj-1 Khondaker Akter Hamid Dablu allegedly comes under attack.
Election talks with Subhash Singha, Dr Sakhawat Hossain
Today’s episode of ‘The Election Talks 2018’ brings former student politician and journalist Subhash Singha Roy, and political analyst Dr Sakhawat Hossain.
Govt obstructing polls environment: BNP
BNP’s top policymaker Nazrul Isalm Khan claims that the government is obstructing the environment of free and fair national election.
Cumilla Awami League shows power to release detainee from custody
Ruling Awami League activists in Cumilla flex their muscles to release a party man from the custody of local police just two days ahead of election.
Dhaka dwellers heading home to vote
Dhaka city dwellers are leaving the city for their home in masses ahead of the upcoming general election to be held on Sunday.
BNP, Jamaat attacking AL
Five Awami League men were killed and over 350 AL supporters were injured since the polls campaign began, claimed HT Imam, co-chairman of Awami League Election Steering Committee, yesterday.
Election Talks with Sharmeen Murshid
In today’s episode of ‘The Election Talks 2018’, Sharmeen Murshid, chief executive officer of non-government organization Brotee, talks with The Daily Star about the upcoming election.
Election Talks with Dr Akbar Ali Khan
Today’s episode of The Daily Star’s ‘The Election Talks 2018’ brings Dr Akbar Ali Khan, former adviser to a caretaker government, to the studio.
BNP’s 2 election camps vandalised in Meherpur
Two makeshift election campaign camps of the local BNP candidate in Meherpur have been vandalised.
Allocate ‘Sheaf of Paddy’ to 4 BNP candidates in place of rival contenders: HC
The High Court directs the Election Commission to allocate BNP’s election symbol “Sheaf of Paddy” to its four candidates in place of other four rival contenders who were earlier allocated the same symbol.
Khaleda's adviser Inam joins AL
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s adviser Inam Ahmed Chowdhury, who was nomination seeker of the opposition party from Sylhet-1, has officially joined the ruling Awami League.
2 Dhaka BNP candidates fearing further attacks
BNP candidates of Dhaka-4 and Dhaka-19 constituencies are fearing further attacks on their campaigns and activists.
AL promises National Minority Commission
Awami League in its election manifesto pledges to form a National Minority Commission to ensure safety of the minority communities.
BNP’s high hopes for ICT, outsourcing
BNP places promises for the ICT and outsourcing sector of the country in its election manifesto.
Judicial commission to reform judiciary, BNP vows
BNP will form a judicial commission to reform the judiciary, the party promises in the election manifesto.