national polls
Naogaon-2 polls postponed following independent candidate's death
The Election Commission (EC) today decided to postpone the election to the Naogaon-2 constituency following the death of an independent candidate earlier in the day
Final voter list: Nearly 12cr eligible to vote in upcoming polls
Election Commission published the final voters' list for the upcoming 12th parliamentary polls this afternoon with 11,96,91,633 voters
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.
A strong message for ruling party
Azmat Ullah Khan’s defeat to a 62-year-old woman with no political background has dealt the Awami League a major blow, sending a message to the ruling party about rifts in its grassroots.
Tarique to talk with grassroots leaders from today: BNP sources
Tarique will hold talks with 256 former and current union parishad chairmen of Rangpur division today over video conference
Leaving 2 seats for alliance members: AL’s efforts to revive a fading friendship
Awami League's decision to not compete for two of the recently vacated seats, rather letting its allies vie for them, is aimed at strengthening its relations with partners ahead of the 12th national election, slated for January 2024.
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.
Dec 30 Polls 'Anomalies': Record be kept for sake of democracy
A proper documentation of testimonies of “irregularities” during the 11th parliamentary election is required for upholding democratic practices, said speakers at a discussion yesterday.
Dec 30 polls challenged in High Court
Seven BNP candidates yesterday filed separate election petitions with the High Court challenging the legality of the December 30 national election to their constituencies, citing widespread irregularities.
BNP pinned down on its own turf
The BNP has virtually been sidelined in its Lakshmipur stronghold while its rival Awami League's campaigning has been going on in full swing.
AL pacifies rebel, BNP concerned
The tussle in the Awami League camp of Munshiganj-3 seems to have subsided following a rebel campaigning for the nominee.
Fewer observers in Dec 30 polls
The presence of observers in the upcoming election will be thinner compared with that in 2008, as both domestic and international organisations are unwilling to deploy strong workforce mainly due to fund crunch.
Contest as Alliance: Parties may get more time to let EC know
The Election Commission may extend the deadline for political parties to inform it about their decision to contest the upcoming parliamentary polls under any alliance.
The chronicle of failed dialogues
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who wrapped up weeklong dialogues with political parties on the next parliamentary polls yesterday, had been part of the eventful history of both successful and failed talks.
Where no party has complete grip
Like Khulna division from which it was carved out, Barishal has been a swing division since 2001.
AL rebels to be expelled for life
With multiple aspirant candidates already campaigning hard in almost all constituencies, Awami League President Sheikh Hasina last night issued a tough warning to those looking to contest the election as rebels.
Foes within a headache in Sylhet too
All three major political parties are going to face internal rival issue in Sylhet division as nomination seekers substantially surpass the number of constituencies.
Jamaat still on BNP's mind
The BNP has informally started the process for a seat sharing deal with Jamaat-e-Islami and other alliance partners, indicating that it would not sever ties with the Islamist party.
BNP close to forging 'greater nat'l unity'
The BNP is likely to announce its "greater national unity" among different political parties next week as leaders of several parties have “reached a consensus” on some common issues, including holding of the election under a nonpartisan government.