general election

BNP among nine parties to skip second session of talks with EC

The BNP were among nine parties that skipped today's second session of talks with the Election Commission

EC invites BNP, other parties to dialogue

The Election Commission has written to the BNP and other registered political parties, inviting them to take part in talks that will be held on November 4, said sources.

National Budget FY2023-24 / No way but to unveil a restrained budget

Despite being the last budget before the next general election, the government has little scope to unveil a big spending plan for the next fiscal year owing to limited fiscal space driven by lower-than-expected revenue collection, a noted economist said.

AL only has election on its mind

With the national election drawing closer, the ruling Awami League’s focus is on reorganising the party

BNP’s Caretaker Movement: Final phase when Dhaka units ready

The BNP wants to make a final push to realise its demand for holding the next general election under a neutral caretaker administration only after the top brass finds the party’s Dhaka city units fully prepared for an all-out movement.

Foreign envoy’s comments: EC, govt sing same tune

The Election Commission and the government have picked up similar tones against statements by foreign diplomats on Bangladesh’s domestic issues, such as elections.

Are EVMs crucial for national election?

The Election Commission is meeting with various political and non-political parties and individuals to hold a fair and acceptable national election -- and within the discussion, the use of electronic voting machines or EVMs is getting the attention in the political arena. But why is the EVM debate so crucial especially when the national election is closing in?

All-out effort to bring BNP to national election 2023: Hasina tells party

The government will make all-out efforts to bring opposition BNP to the next parliamentary election, slated for late next year.

Not possible to hold 100pc fair polls

Election Commissioner Kabita Khanam yesterday said it would not be possible for the Election Commission to hold a “hundred percent fair” election.

January 9, 2018

Corrupt leaders not to get AL tickets: Quader

Issuing a note of warning to the party leaders who are involved in corruption, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says they will not get the party's nomination in the next general election.

August 3, 2017

Both AL, BNP see new alliance a positive sign

Ruling Awami League and its political arch-rival BNP are sensing the new polarisation in politics ahead of the upcoming general election and they see it as a positive sign for democracy.

July 25, 2017

No compromise with fair polls: CEC

Chief Election Commission KM Nurul Huda says that he would not compromise with anyone for the sake of arranging the next general election in a democratic manner.

July 10, 2017

Those lost acceptability not to get nomination: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader warns his party colleagues that those have indulged in 'sick' politics and lost acceptability among people will not get nomination in the next parliamentary election.

May 23, 2017

CEC starts electoral talks mid-July

Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda says he will kick off electoral dialogue with political parties in mid-July and will continue till November.

March 10, 2017

AL to accept people’s mandate if defeated in JS polls: Quader

Sheikh Hasina will not influence voters even if she is defeated in the next general election, says Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, assuring the Election Commission of extending all-out support to hold the free, fair and credible election under PM's supervision.

February 12, 2016