Upazila polls
Voter turnout second lowest in 16 years
The overall voter turnout in Tuesday’s second phase of the upazila polls was 37.57 percent, the second lowest since 2009, according to Election Commission data.
UZ election: polling agents 'intimidated, beaten up' in Narayanganj
Polling agents are being intimidated and beaten up by rivals in two upazilas of Narayanganj as upazila election is underway across the country today, two chairman candidates alleged
Phase 2 UZ Polls: AL working to contain feuds, increase turnout
Shifting focus from its earlier position to keep relatives of its lawmakers from the upazila election, the ruling Awami League now seeks to minimise internal feuds centering on the polls and increase the voter turnout.
More than 57pc aspirants businesspeople
More than 57 percent candidates running in the second phase of the upazila polls are businesspeople, according to the affidavits they submitted to the Election Commission.
Voting suspended for an hour after scuffle at Narsingdi centre
Voting was suspended for an hour in a polling centre after a scuffle between supporters of two chairman candidates of Narsingdi Sadar upazila this morning
Voting underway in 139 upazilas in first phase
The first phase of the sixth upazila parishad election is underway in 139 upazilas across the country
It’s mostly AL affairs
A total of 139 upazilas are going to polls today in the first phase of the upazila parishad election amid a lack of enthusiasm and festivity.
Upazila Polls: AL, BNP struggle to keep a grip on grassroots
The upazila election has exposed how neither of the two major parties, the Awami League and BNP, has full control over the grassroots leaders.
Relatives in UZ Polls: Unfazed, AL MPs breach party directive
The ruling Awami League issues some directives and makes some strategic decisions before local government polls, but its ranks hardly ever abide by those.
Upazila polls: Nepotism by AL MPs, ministers irks high-ups
The Awami League high command is annoyed with some ministers and party lawmakers for announcing the names of their close relatives as chairman candidates for the upcoming upazila polls.
Upazila polls: AL in for bitter infighting
In the wake of Awami League’s decision not to back any candidate and allow anyone to use the party’s electoral symbol in the upcoming upazila elections, many grassroots and central leaders are throwing their weight behind the candidates of their liking.
Don’t meddle in upazila election
The Awami League yesterday instructed its leaders, ministers, and lawmakers not to interfere in the upazila parishad elections and indulge in any activity that could compromise the neutrality of the polls.
Upcoming upazila elections: BNP remains split over joining polls
Although the BNP has decided not to join the upcoming upazila polls as a political party, many party leaders are in favour of allowing its leaders and activists to contest the elections as independent candidates.
Upcoming upazila elections: Many equations on AL’s mind
Awami League’s strategic decision to not use the party’s electoral symbol for the upazila polls candidates is aimed at tackling multiple issues at one go.
First phase of upazila polls on May 8: EC
The first phase of this year's upazila election will be held on May 8, the Election Commission said today
BNP in two minds about local polls
The BNP will not participate in the upcoming upazila polls as per its previous decision, but it has two different thoughts on the elections.
5th-Phase UZ Polls: Turnout lowest in 10 years
The fifth phase of the upazila elections cast 38.62 percent ballots, making this year’s polls the lowest participated in the last 10 years.
AL rebels put up good show
At least 111 Awami League rebels have become upazila chairmen, winning in one fourth of the constituencies in the four phases of the staggered upazila polls.
One killed, 20 hurt in post-polls violence
At least one person was killed and more than 21 were injured in post-upazila polls violence in Brahmanbaria and Barguna districts Monday night.