Bangladesh election 2024

January 7 election ensured democracy, people's right to vote: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the absolute win of Awami League in the January 7 election was the victory of Bangladesh, its people, and continuation of democracy and development

The election proves massive public support for AL: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said that Awami League has the support of people from all over the country which is evident by the election result

AL’s total vote dips, JP’s lowest since 1991

Awami League bagged less votes in the January 7 national polls compared to the previous two general elections, according to Election Commission data.

Political, economic and diplomatic challenges lie ahead: Quader

The challenges before the new government are political, economic and diplomatic, said Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today

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

Your greatest responsibility is to the people, PM tells lawmakers

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today told the newly elected members of parliament that among all of their responsibilities, their duty towards the people was the most important

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

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.

November 3, 2023
November 3, 2023

All about fair and unfair elections

The current political uncertainties work out, the road to a fair election appears neither certain nor easy.

October 12, 2023
October 12, 2023

SUVs for the sake of a fair election?

Government must refrain from activities that tarnish the election

October 5, 2023
October 5, 2023

What was the compromise about?

Awami League should come clean on the comments of its secretary general

September 27, 2023
September 27, 2023

Promotion should be earned, not gifted

When the opposite happens, it raises suspicion

August 23, 2023
August 23, 2023

Record LGD spending in July ahead of polls

July’s development spending was the highest in four years on the back of enthusiastic fund utilisation by the local government division -- whose expenditure hit a record high for the first month of a fiscal year.

July 20, 2023
July 20, 2023

Hostility will only lengthen the political deadlock

Authorities must prevent violence and legal intimidation targeting BNP activists

July 13, 2023
July 13, 2023

A Detriment to Democracy

The rigid positions of AL-BNP will only lengthen the political deadlock

June 6, 2023
June 6, 2023

US consistent on need for free, fair elections in Bangladesh: White House

The United States has reiterated its call for holding a free and fair election in Bangladesh.

May 16, 2023
May 16, 2023

A poll-time government without BNP?

A fair election will require much more than token initiatives

April 8, 2023
April 8, 2023

Why the president’s speech is so relevant

Politics of confrontation must end

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