Bangladesh national elections

Political tensions near a boiling point?

The two instances provide somewhat of an indication as to how the Election Commission will be handling voting in the 300 constituencies.

Is an election like the UK's possible in Bangladesh?

Promising elections similar to the UK is hardly enough to allay the concerns about the future of our democracy.

A farewell to EVMs

While the decision to scrap the EVMs is a step in the right direction, the EC must not lose sight of the fact that there are many other pressing issues that it must address for a free, fair and participatory elections.

City hotels feel the polls heat

Police have stepped up monitoring of city hotels and messes as they are strictly checking the identities of guests and boarders ahead of Sunday's national election.

7 candidates attacked

Seven candidates running with the “sheaf of paddy” electoral symbol were attacked allegedly by ruling party men yesterday while 130 supporters of the Awami League and the BNP were injured across the country in polls violence.

From campaign trail: Munshiganj / AL pacifies rebel, BNP concerned

The tussle in the Awami League camp of Munshiganj-3 seems to have subsided following a rebel campaigning for the nominee.

From campaign trail: Khulna / Candidates of AL, BNP pledge big

Promises of further development work are Awami League contestants' election mantra in Khulna while the BNP candidates are pledging “restoration of democracy”.

Reaping Growth Benefits / Lack of good governance still a barrier

People are failing to reap the benefits of the economic growth Bangladesh has been achieving for over a decade due to lack of good governance, weakness in the regulatory bodies and structural flaws in political parties, analysts said yesterday.

AL rebels to be expelled for life

With multiple aspirant candidates already campaigning hard in almost all constituencies, Awami League President Sheikh Hasina last night issued a tough warning to those looking to contest the election as rebels.

July 24, 2023
July 24, 2023

Political tensions near a boiling point?

The two instances provide somewhat of an indication as to how the Election Commission will be handling voting in the 300 constituencies.

May 11, 2023
May 11, 2023

Is an election like the UK's possible in Bangladesh?

Promising elections similar to the UK is hardly enough to allay the concerns about the future of our democracy.

April 4, 2023
April 4, 2023

A farewell to EVMs

While the decision to scrap the EVMs is a step in the right direction, the EC must not lose sight of the fact that there are many other pressing issues that it must address for a free, fair and participatory elections.

December 27, 2018
December 27, 2018

City hotels feel the polls heat

Police have stepped up monitoring of city hotels and messes as they are strictly checking the identities of guests and boarders ahead of Sunday's national election.

December 25, 2018
December 25, 2018

AL pacifies rebel, BNP concerned

The tussle in the Awami League camp of Munshiganj-3 seems to have subsided following a rebel campaigning for the nominee.

December 25, 2018
December 25, 2018

7 candidates attacked

Seven candidates running with the “sheaf of paddy” electoral symbol were attacked allegedly by ruling party men yesterday while 130 supporters of the Awami League and the BNP were injured across the country in polls violence.

December 18, 2018
December 18, 2018

Candidates of AL, BNP pledge big

Promises of further development work are Awami League contestants' election mantra in Khulna while the BNP candidates are pledging “restoration of democracy”.

December 16, 2018
December 16, 2018

Lack of good governance still a barrier

People are failing to reap the benefits of the economic growth Bangladesh has been achieving for over a decade due to lack of good governance, weakness in the regulatory bodies and structural flaws in political parties, analysts said yesterday.

October 27, 2018
October 27, 2018

AL rebels to be expelled for life

With multiple aspirant candidates already campaigning hard in almost all constituencies, Awami League President Sheikh Hasina last night issued a tough warning to those looking to contest the election as rebels.

September 4, 2018
September 4, 2018

Concern over EVM natural

Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda yesterday said it is quite natural that there would be some concern among the political parties about the use of electronic voting machines (EVMs).