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.
Hold polls before time runs out, Mahbubur urges govt
BNP standing committee member Lt Gen (retd) Mahbubur Rahman urges government to hold an inclusive parliamentary election soon saying time for solution to "the existing political impasse" is running out.
Singaporeans vote in general election
Singaporeans are voting in a general election where the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) is widely expected to retain power.
Similar mistake will cost BNP’s existence: Ashraf
Awami League General Secretary Syed Ashraful Islam says the BNP will have no existence if it does not take part in the next general election.
Myanmar general election on November 8
Myanmar officials announce November 8 as the date for a historic general election set to be the first contested by Aung San Suu Kyi's opposition in a quarter of a century.
Turkey's AKP faces challenge to form government
Turkey's AK party faces a challenge to form a government after losing its majority at a general election for the first time in 13 years.
‘I won’t serve third term’: David Cameron
David Cameron says he will not serve a third term as prime minister if the Conservatives remain in government after the general election
72-hr hartal again from Sunday
BNP-led 20-party alliance calls for a new spell of 72-hour countrywide hartal from Sunday morning to press home their demands that include fresh elections under a nonparty administration
20-party threatens more hartals
BNP-led 20-party alliance threatens that it would enforce a tougher programmes including countrywide hartal from Sunday if the government does not realise its demand for holding a fresh inclusive national election