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.

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

Bangladesh’s elections were not free and fair: US

The United States has said the January 7 national elections were not "free and fair"

January 9, 2024
January 9, 2024

What will happen to multi-party democracy in Bangladesh?

The way the election has been held this time has made us worried about the future of democracy in the country.

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.

January 9, 2024
January 9, 2024

Who will sit on opposition benches?

With the unofficial results of the 12th national polls out, the question now is what will the opposition in parliament look like.

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

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"