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

Shift course to ensure rights, democracy

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk yesterday voiced distress that the environment for Sunday’s polls was marred by violence and repression of opposition candidates and supporters.

January 9, 2024
January 9, 2024

If in doubt, anyone can check EC’s turnout data

Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal said the Election Commission has provided an accurate percentage of the voter turnout in the 12th national polls held Sunday, and it welcomes anyone who wants to challenge the data.

January 9, 2024
January 9, 2024

Dhaka saw lowest voter turnout

Dhaka district had the lowest voter turnout in Sunday’s election, with only 25 percent vote cast, according to Election Commission data.

January 8, 2024
January 8, 2024
January 8, 2024
January 8, 2024

People have trusted me with their votes, I will not let them down: Ferdous

Having won the National Film Award four times, Ferdous, as an actor, what roles does he plan to take on next? He answers, "I will look for the central roles only from now on, and I will be careful about choosing roles so that it doesn’t bring any negative outlook in my political career.”

January 8, 2024
January 8, 2024

A govt of the dummy, by the dummy, for the dummy: BNP leader Moyeen

BNP Standing Committee member Abdul Moyeen Khan today demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and cancellation of yesterday’s "dummy election"

January 8, 2024
January 8, 2024

Bhutan congratulates PM Hasina

Bhutan has congratulated Prime Minister and Awami league President Sheikh Hasina for the landslide victory in the 12th National Parliamentary Election of Bangladesh

January 8, 2024
January 8, 2024

India congratulates PM Hasina on election win

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma has congratulated Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her election victory on behalf of the Government of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi

January 8, 2024
January 8, 2024

AL wins 222 seats: EC sources

Commission is yet to announce full list of winners

January 8, 2024
January 8, 2024

Chinese envoy congratulates Hasina for AL’s win

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has congratulated Prime Minister and Awami league President Sheikh Hasina for the successful holding of the 12th National parliamentary election and her party's win