Awami League joint secretary Jahangir Kabir Nanak on Wednesday said the BNP-Jammat-Oikyofront clique is not only spreading false allegation and propaganda to make the election controversial but also distributing illegal money and trying to destroy the congenial election environment.
Awami League candidate for Dhaka-3 constituency Nasrul Hamid Bipu on Wednesday visited his opponent BNP candidate Gayeshwar Chandra Roy, who sustained injuries in an attack during electioneering on Tuesday in Keraniganj, and termed the incident unexpected.
In yet another milestone,Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s much acclaimed autobiography, The Unfinished Memoirs, has been published in the Assamese language.
The Editors’ Council on Wednesday urged the Election Commission to ensure the free movement of journalists’ vehicles for three days from December 29 to 31.
The Election Commission will hold ‘mock voting’ through electronic voting machines (EVMs) in six constituencies on Thursday as part of its preparation to use the machines there instead of ballot papers.
Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said sensing their inevitable defeat in the election, the Oikyafront has started flexing muscle across the country killing five AL leaders and activists and leaving over 400 injured.
Queen Elizabeth II wove personal reflections into the latest edition of her annual Christmas message, saying she hoped her long life brought a measure of wisdom and noting her grandchildren’s contributions to Britain’s royal family.
Police arrested Jatiya Oikyafront nominated candidate for Jhenaidah-3 constituency Motiar Rahman from the capital’s Rayer Bazar area early Tuesday.
Some unidentified miscreants stabbed BNP candidate for Pabna-4 constituency Habibur Rahman during electioneering at Alhaj High School ground in Ishwardi upazila on Wednesday noon.
Though they had a plan to carry out spirited electioneering after the army deployment, Jatiya Oikyafront has apparently failed to intensify its polls campaign, especially in the capital, creating a sense of frustration among its rank and file as the…
Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar on Wednesday urged the law enforcers to uphold the dignity of uniform and not to be biased while performing their election duties.
The High Court on Wednesday stayed the candidature of three more BNP candidates as they did not resign from the upazila chairmen posts ahead of the 11th national election.
A team of police officials met Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain at his Motijheel chamber on Wednesday to ‘discuss security issues’.
Expressing doubt about fair polls, Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Wednesday said they will not boycott the election under any circumstances as they will create a strong resistance together with people against any election irregularity.
Law Minister and Awami League candidate for Brahmanbaria-4 constituency Anisul Huq on Wednesday claimed that there will be no freedom of speech and liberty if Jatiya Oikyafront comes to power through the next election.
Dhaka, Dec 25 – BNP standing committee member and candidate for Dhaka-3 constituency Goyeshwar Chandra Roy and 30 others were injured in an attack by unidentified criminals during his campaign in Keraniganj area yesterday evening.
Two organisations of journalists on Tuesday condemned attack on newsmen in Nawabganj on Monday.
Detectives arrested the wife and daughter of jamaat leader Gazi Nazrul Islam, who is contesting the 11th parliamentary election with BNP ticket from Satkhira-4 constituency, from the district jail premises on charge of planning sabotage on Tuesday.
Awami League joint general secretary Abdur Rahman said Dr Kamal is working as the guardian of those who still believe in Pakistani ideology.
BNP on Tuesday voiced frustration over the ‘growing’ incidents of violence across the country, even after the army deployment.
Jatiya Oikyafront leaders, led by Dr Kamal Hossain, on Tuesday walked out of a meeting with the Election Commission (EC) as they found the Commission’s attitude ‘biased and impolite’ one.
Sub-inspector Anwar Hossain of Sadar Model Police Station reportedly came under a gun attack entering in the police station on Monday night.
Participation of women candidates have been always limited in previous parliamentary elections in Bangladesh. The scenario has changed in forthcoming 11th parliamentary election. Women candidates from all the major parties are expected to play a big part to bag a…
As the white strobe lights flashed hypnotically, the band’s lead singer screamed into the crowd: “We are! We are Seventeen! Seventeen!” He then let loose with a long note as the guitarist wailed behind him.
At least 10 journalists were injured and 16 vehicles carrying them vandalised as some unidentified miscreants attacked them at a rest house in Kolakopa of Nawabganj upazila on Monday night.
A court in Pakistan has sentenced former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to seven years in prison for corruption and acquitted him in a second case.
The ruling Awami League on Monday urged the Election Commission to arrest BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami men, involved in attacking its activists, to ensure a peaceful polls atmosphere.
Mentioning that army does not belong to any party or alliance, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Monday said there is nothing to be delighted at their deployment ahead of the 11th parliamentary elections.
The tense political atmosphere in the run up to the national election has made the people worried about the polls, Susasoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan) said on Monday.
A $180 million memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) and Joules Power Limited (JPL) on Monday to set up a solar farm in the Chandpur Economic Zone.