General election 2024
Opinion / Word of the Election Year: Dummy
Politicians provided a steady supply of obnoxious, potentially title-winning examples
73pc candidates lose security deposits
A total of 1,441 candidates out of 1,969 who contested the January 7 polls lost their security deposits for failing to secure the minimum required votes.
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.
Political parties need to behave more responsibly towards the electorate
The people have to be more alert, assertive, and vocal.
National election 2024: Army deployment from tomorrow
Members of the armed forces will be deployed from tomorrow till January 10 across the country to assist the local civil administration in holding the January 7 national election in a free, fair, and peaceful manner.
A fight for survival: Jatra artistes in dire financial crisis due to elections
The artistes have told The Daily Star that they wait for winter season for contracts, but this year, the scenario is totally different due to impact of general election and its ongoing movements. Now, people have been engaged in election campaign, bypassing cultural activities.
Internet and mobile network to be fully operational on election day: EC Secy
Election Commission (EC) Secretary Md. Jahangir Alam said that the mobile network and internet connection throughout the country will be fully operational on January 7, the day of the upcoming 12th National Assembly elections. He said this in a press briefing on ‘Smart Election Management Apps’ at the Election Commission Media Center on Monday.
CEC warns of crisis if anti-polls activities descend into violence
Urges all concerned to carry out duties even if there is resistance to voting
Is human civilisation at an inflection point?
Our brains are being reprogrammed to look for the easiest solutions to our most vexing social and political questions.
Are we running in circles?
The only way out of a controversial election is dialogue
Election Commission's burden of a looming non-inclusive election
Has the EC played its due role? Or have its actions—or rather inactions—contributed to the current political crisis?
Our Election Commission's critical failings
Can anyone be blamed for concluding that the EC is partisan and incapable of performing impartially and independently?
Can bureaucrats be neutral in a win-or-lose-all battle?
Let me put it another way: is a fair election possible even if Awami League “allows” it?
National Polls: EC in full gear with key issues unresolved
The Election Commission is making all-out preparations to hold the polls in January, though some crucial political and administrative issues still remain unresolved.
Dialogue is not optional, it’s a must at this stage
Without compromise, there is no democratic way to resolve current stalemate
We share Hasina's support for free and fair polls: US state dept
The United States has reiterated its support for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's efforts to hold a free and fair election in Bangladesh
AL not concerned by US announcement of visa curbs: agriculture minister
Agriculture Minister Muhammad Abdur Razzaque said the Awami League was not concerned by the US visa curbs as they were not imposed on any particular party.
US visa curb: Govt won't let polls be compromised, says foreign ministry
The government today said its apparatus will take necessary measures to prevent any unlawful practices which can compromise the conduct of elections
US visa policy aimed at promoting free, fair elections in Bangladesh
US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu has said they have not imposed any sanctions on anybody, but they announced a new visa policy