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 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

January 8, 2024
January 8, 2024

Bangladesh's election formality is over. What’s next?

The only escape from this dire situation lies within ourselves, particularly the youth.

January 8, 2024
January 8, 2024

Natore-3: Palak wins 4th term

Palak bagged 1,35,688 votes while his nearest rival independent candidate with eagle symbol got 43,019 votes

January 8, 2024
January 8, 2024

AL men crowd polling centres

There was a large  presence of  Awami League supporters inside and outside some polling centres in the first four hours of voting in the Dhaka-6 constituency yesterday.

January 8, 2024
January 8, 2024

‘Show ink mark to get ration card’

There are 27,301 voters in the Korail slum of Dhaka-17 constituency.

January 8, 2024
January 8, 2024

Apathy runs deep among young voters

Sukanta Roy was 19 when he first got the chance to vote in 2014.

January 8, 2024
January 8, 2024

Of silent streets, empty booths And suspicious activities

Youths playing cricket on deserted Dhaka streets, an elderly voter exercising her right to franchise, empty booths amid low voter turnout,