national election 2024
An urgent plea for democracy
The ongoing protest by students and mass people demanding justice has surfaced in a profound democratic void in Bangladesh.
2024 election was the fairest since 1975: PM
"I think the election that was held in Bangladesh on January 7 this year was the freest, fairest and most neutral since 1975."
‘The right to fear-free democratic opposition must be ensured’
Shantanu Majumder, a professor of political science at the University of Dhaka, talks about his thoughts on Bangladesh’s recent national election and its implications on society and opposition parties, in an interview with Afia Jahin of The Daily Star.
Opinion / Word of the Election Year: Dummy
Politicians provided a steady supply of obnoxious, potentially title-winning examples
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.
Hasina’s 5th term: A new team up against stiff challenges
Awami League President Sheikh Hasina took oath as the prime minister for the fourth consecutive term and formed government with 37 ministers yesterday.
JP wants to play the opposition's role in 12th parliament: GM Quader
Jatiyo Party Chairman GM Quader today said JP wants to play the role of an opposition party in the 12th parliament formed through the January 7 national election
The implications for China, the West and India
Powerful countries, far and near, have shown active interest in Bangladesh’s election and have been polarised in a rather peculiar fashion
Observing the ‘election observers’
Bangladesh now has a new government, determined through an election held on January 7 that was described as “controversial" in well-known international press
AL wins 222 seats, independents 62: CEC
The Awami League (AL) has won 222 seats out of 298 in the 12th parliamentary election, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal said today
PM holds post-polls press conference
She is speaking on the day after the 12th parliamentary polls, in which her party Awami League secured 223 out of 298 seats.
Bappy Chowdhury expresses interest in politics
Bappy announced his wish to follow his senior colleagues and contemporaries such as Ferdous Ahmed and Mahiya Mahi.
Political parties need to behave more responsibly towards the electorate
The people have to be more alert, assertive, and vocal.
The guilt that comes with voting at a farcical election
A first-time voter’s dilemma
National polls: First hour of voting in pictures
The Daily Star photographers are on the ground to capture the moments at the polling centres across the country.
One more vote, one vote fewer: Why people will and won't go to polls
The Daily Star asked two young voters to explain their decisions as the 12th parliamentary election rolls out.
Can BNP survive the pre-election meltdown?
BNP's retreat to the back foot amid mass arrests and convictions was as remarkable as it was rapid.
Election campaign ends tomorrow morning
Election campaigning for the 12th general election is going to end at 8:00 am tomorrow
The love that people are showing me makes me emotional: Ferdous
In a recent development, the renowned four-time National Film Award-winning actor, Ferdous Ahmed, has transitioned from the glitz of the silver screen to the gritty streets of Dhaka-10 constituency. Nominated as a candidate for the Awami League, remains committed to being not just a reel hero but a true hero for the people he aims to represent.