The last DUCSU election took place in 2019, shrouded by accusations of vote-rigging, anomalies, and dominance by BCL.
The interim government is not mandated to oversee local elections. Its primary responsibility is to conduct parliamentary elections.
The ongoing protest by students and mass people demanding justice has surfaced in a profound democratic void in Bangladesh.
"I think the election that was held in Bangladesh on January 7 this year was the freest, fairest and most neutral since 1975."
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.
Politicians provided a steady supply of obnoxious, potentially title-winning examples
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.
Awami League President Sheikh Hasina took oath as the prime minister for the fourth consecutive term and formed government with 37 ministers yesterday.
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
Jatiya Party (JP) Chairman GM Quader and Rangpur-3 lawmaker today said the January 7 national election was "not right" but “controlled”, and no one would trust this government
Bangladesh Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said Bangladesh has successfully set an example of holding free, fair and impartial polls through yesterday's general election
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
She is speaking on the day after the 12th parliamentary polls, in which her party Awami League secured 223 out of 298 seats.
Bappy announced his wish to follow his senior colleagues and contemporaries such as Ferdous Ahmed and Mahiya Mahi.
The people have to be more alert, assertive, and vocal.
A first-time voter’s dilemma
The Daily Star photographers are on the ground to capture the moments at the polling centres across the country.
The Daily Star asked two young voters to explain their decisions as the 12th parliamentary election rolls out.
BNP's retreat to the back foot amid mass arrests and convictions was as remarkable as it was rapid.
