A delegation of HM Ershad-led Jatiya Party lodged complaints with the Election Commission on Sunday against Awami League’s Barisal-2 candidate Talukder Muhammad Yunus.
Year: 2014
Zero turnout in 32 polling centres
Dhaka – The country’s 10th parliamentary election on Sunday saw zero turnout in at least 32 polling centres in five districts. Locals said the polling officials in 26 polling centres under Lalmonirhat-3 constituency wrapped up the voting without a single…
Election violence death toll hits 21
At least 21 people have been killed in violence and police action on Sunday in what might be Bangladesh’s bloodiest election in recent memory.
People rejected controversial election: BNP
Claiming that people across the country rejected outright the controversial 10th general election, opposition BNP on Sunday said the defeat of the government has been ensured through the rejection. “…people across the country have disapproved the farcical 10th parliamentary polls…
BNP demands cancellation of polls
Dhaka – Claiming that the country’s people have rejected Sunday’s ‘lopsided’ national election with hatred by staying indoor, BNP demanded cancellation of the polls and announcement of a fresh schedule for the 10th parliamentary elections.
It’s black day for democracy: SCBA
Dhaka – Describing the Jan 5, 2014 as a black day for democracy, the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) on Sunday said no one witnessed such an unprecedented, candidate-less and voter-less farcical election not only in Bangladesh, but also in…
Opposition calls fresh 48-hr hartal from Monday
The BNP-led 18-party alliance on Sunday called a fresh 48-hour hartal beginning at 6am on Monday demanding the cancellation of the 10th parliamentary polls held today.
‘Cancel election, arrange fresh polls under neutral govt’
Leaders of pro-BNP Sammilita Peshajibi Parishad (SPP) on Sunday demanded immediate cancellation of the general election and to summon Parliament into session to pass caretaker government provision for holding a fresh inclusive election within 90 days.
CEC apparently acknowledges low voter turnout
Observing that the voting was taking place in a fair manner, Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmad on Sunday apparently acknowledged the low voter turnout in the 10th national election.
14 candidates boycott polls in 9 districts
Dhaka – Fourteen candidates in constituencies under nine districts boycotted the national election on Sunday on various allegations.
Counts show AL heading towards absolute majority
Dhaka – The ruling Awami League is heading towards absolute majority bagging 40 seats out of 147 in Sunday’s parliamentary elections that was marked by violent clashes in different parts of the country amid boycott by the opposition alliance.
Year of solidarity with the Palestinian people
In a little noted initiative the General Assembly on November 26, 2013 voted to proclaim 2014 the International Year of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.
BCL observes 66th founding anniversary
Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) observed its 66th founding anniversary Saturday with a fresh vow to build a technologically modern and developed Digital Bangladesh. To mark the day, district and city units of BCL chalked out programmes including hoisting of the…
Inter-district dacoits’ leader killed in Gangachara
Leader of an organised inter-district dacoits’ gang Badshah Miah was killed by unknown assailants in Koikuri area of Gangachara upazila this morning, police said.
Neutral, in whose favour?
A former Israeli army Chief of Staff, a man of limited intelligence, was told that a certain individual was an atheist. “Yes,” he asked, “but a Jewish atheist or a Christian atheist?”
Tomato-laden truck vandalized in Rajshahi
Pro-hartal activists attacked a Dhaka-bound tomato-laden truck at Belpukur on Rajshahi-Natore highway under Puthiya Upazila of the district today.
Antarctic rescue: US ice-breaker to help stuck ships
A US ice-breaker is to help two ships that are stuck in thick ice in Antarctica following a rescue mission.
Parents of India gang rape victim seek justice
The parents of a 16-year-old girl who died after being gang-raped and set on fire in the eastern Indian city of Calcutta have vowed to fight for justice.
How a hunch led to stunning claim on Buddha birth date
Kathmandu – The two archaeologists had a hunch that the Buddha’s birthplace in southern Nepal held secrets that could transform how the world understood the emergence and spread of Buddhism.
Destruction of ancient woodland ‘highly unlikely
‘ It is “highly unlikely” ancient woodland would be destroyed under new plans to speed up the planning process, the government has insisted.
Australians protest at plans to kill sharks in Perth
Thousands of people have been taking part in protests in Australia over a plan to kill large sharks.
Lleyton Hewitt beats Roger Federer in Brisbane final
Australian Lleyton Hewitt won his first title since 2010 with a three-set victory over top seed Roger Federer in the Brisbane International final.
Falcao fit again, says Ranieri
Radamel Falcao is fit again and will start Monaco’s Coupe de France tie at Vannes on Sunday, head coach Claudio Ranieri has confirmed.
‘That ’70s Show’ star died from multiple drugs, Coroner says
Lisa Robin Kelly, the troubled actress who played bad girl Laurie Forman on the Fox sitcom “That ’70s Show,” died of multiple drug intoxication, the Los Angeles County coroner’s department said Friday.
Comedian ‘Not Sorry’ for Pearl Harbor joke on NBC’s New Year’s eve special
Comedian Natasha Leggero says she isn’t sorry for a joke she made about Pearl Harbor veterans during NBC’s “New Year’s Eve with Carson Daly.”
No one is listening!
Civil society and almost all from each party urge the government to stop one sided election of the 10th Parliament.
AL-style election makes place in history
The 10th Parliamentary election will get place history for its bad instance and would be the worst election in Bangladesh. Earlier, AL talked of Magura-style election, and now people will talk of AL-style election.
Guide-books liquefy excitement with new textbooks!
Masum Billah Bangladesh has occupied a unique position in the globe in many respects both in positive and negative senses. The distribution of new textbooks at the beginning of every academic year free of cost among the learners of primary…
Bangladesh remains host for Asia Cup cricket
Dhaka – Despite the political unrest, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Saturday decided to go ahead with the Asia Cup in Bangladesh as scheduled from February 25-March 8, a top Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official said. BCB media committee chairman…
30 injured in Ishwardi BCL, JCD clashes
At least 30 student activists have been injured in clashes between Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) and Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) at Pabna’s Ishwardi. The clashes between the student fronts of Awami League and BNP that started from Railgate area on…