12th parliamentary election

Turnout swung between the two extremes

Two polling centres posted a hundred percent voter turnout each in Sunday’s election, while two others recorded a 98 percent turnout, according to Election Commission’s centre-wise data.

Five Canadian MPs congratulate Hasina on election win

Five Canadian MPs, who are members of the Canada-Bangladesh Parliamentary Friendship Group, have congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on winning a fifth term in office

Newly elected MPs take oath of office

All the candidates who won from their respective constituencies in the 12th national election on January 7 have completed taking their oath of office as members of parliament today

Canada expresses disappointment over Jan 7 electoral process

Canada has expressed its disappointment that the electoral process in the January 7 parliamentary election has fallen short of the principles of democracy and freedom upon which Bangladesh was founded

Watch / Newly elected AL MPs take oath of office

Newly elected MPs of the ruling Awami League took the oath of office this morning

Bangladesh in geopolitics: Post-election challenges

Bangladesh has to maintain a balanced relationship with all five major centres from a trade point of view.

New Cabinet Formation: Loyalists, fresh faces likely to get priority

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina may bank on her party’s core ranks while forming the new cabinet tomorrow evening.

Polls irregularities: EU calls for ensuring timely probe

EU High Representative Josep Borrell, on behalf of the EU, in a statement today said they welcome the agreement of the Bangladesh authorities to make public the upcoming report and recommendations of the EU Election Expert Mission

January 7 a 'black day' for country's people: Rizvi

The BNP today said the general election held on January 7 was a "black day for the people of the country", claiming that 95 percent of voters gave a "red card" to the Awami League

January 9, 2024
January 9, 2024

Names of MPs-elect sent for gazette notification: EC

The Election Commission has sent the gazette of the 12th national election to the Bangladesh Government Press, Election Commissioner Md Alamgir said today

January 9, 2024
January 9, 2024

Nothing to say about int'l community's comments on polls: EC Alamgir

Election Commissioner Md Alamgir today said that they would not make any comments regarding statements from the international community regarding the January 7 national election

January 9, 2024
January 9, 2024

Jatiyo Party MPs-elect won't take oath tomorrow: party official

The Jatiyo Party leaders who were elected as members of parliament in the January 7 election are unlikely to take the oath tomorrow, the party insiders said today

January 9, 2024
January 9, 2024

New cabinet to take oath on Thursday

The ruling party that won the 12th parliamentary election on January 7 will take oath as the new government at 7:00pm on Thursday

January 9, 2024
January 9, 2024

Oath-taking ceremony of members of the 12th parliament tomorrow

The ceremony will take place at the oath-taking room of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban at 10:00am

January 9, 2024
January 9, 2024

Maldives President greets Hasina on election win

President of the Maldives Mohamed Muizzu has congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her election victory..President Muizzu said under Sheikh Hasina's leadership, the relations between the Maldives and Bangladesh will contribute to mutual prosperity and benefit both nations.

January 9, 2024
January 9, 2024

AL's win a testament to people’s trust in Hasina’s leadership: Sri Lanka President

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said the electoral triumph achieved by the Bangladesh Awami League is a testament to the trust and confidence bestowed by the people of Bangladesh in Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's capable leadership

January 9, 2024
January 9, 2024

PM pays homage to Bangabandhu after election victory

Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina today paid glowing tribute to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman after her party's landslide victory in the 12th parliamentary election

January 9, 2024
January 9, 2024

Standards of credible, fair competition not consistently met: UK

The UK has said that standards of credible and fair competitions were not consistently met during the 12th parliamentary election of Bangladesh

January 9, 2024
January 9, 2024

Mostly ‘free and fair’ but lacked festivity

A section of foreign observers yesterday urged the Bangladesh Election Commission to take strong steps against those involved in electoral violence.