A BNP leader and a Jubo Dal leader were hacked in separate incidents in Cumilla and Chuadanga districts on Saturday.
Category: Election
Ganosamhati to restore democracy for fear-free Bangladesh
Dhaka, Dec 15 – The Ganosamhati Andolan, a component of the Left Democratic Alliance, in its election manifesto released on Saturday ahead of the December 30 1national elections, pledged to establish fear-free Bangladesh restoring democracy.
Election clashes in Patuakhali, Chandpur, Bhola, Faridpur
Dhaka, Dec 15 – A BNP contestant and his supporters were reportedly attacked in Chandpur while the motorcades of BNP candidate for Manikganj-1 and Jatiya Party contestant for Manikganj-2, and the vehicle of Patuakhali-3 BNP runner’s wife allegedly came under…
Missions, friends closely observing Bd election activities
Dhaka, Dec 15 – Foreign missions here and Bangladesh’s foreign friends are closely observing election-related activities in Bangladesh wishing to see a “peaceful election” to keep its progress “unhurt” as the polling date, December 30, is getting closer.
No live telecast from polling booths: CEC
Journalists cannot go for live telecast and telephonic conversations from a polling booth during voting in the upcoming general election, Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda said on Saturday.
Dr Kamal’s harsh word exposes his ‘real character’: Quader
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday said Dr Kamal Hossain exposed his ‘real character’ by using ‘old Pakistani word ‘Khamosh’ [shut up] with a journalist.
Mirza Abbas, activists ‘attacked’ at Segunbagicha
BNP candidate for Dhaka-8 constituency Mirza Abbas and his supporters came under attack allegedly by ruling party activists during his election campaign at Segunbagicha here on Saturday.
Okya Front election march: Plan to discard polls alleged
Jatiya Oikyafront senior leaders launched the alliance’s first election road march towards Mymensingh region from the capital’s Uttara area on Saturday to drum up public support in favour of the candidates of the ‘Sheaf of Paddy’.
BNP candidate Khokon, 3 others hurt in Noakhali gun attack
BNP candidate for Noakhali-1 constituency Barrister Mahbub Uddin Khokon and three other party activists reportedly suffered bullet wounds and 20 others were injured in an attack allegedly by Awami League men in Sonaimur Bypass area of Sonaimuri upazila on Saturday…
United Front road march to Mymensingh Saturday seeking vote
Dhaka, Dec 14 – As part of electioneering, opposition alliance Jatiya Oikya Front (United Front) will launch a road march towards Mymensingh today seeking votes for the sheaf of paddy, the poll symbol of the alliance candidates.
Introduce federal system change electoral process – JP
Dhaka, Dec 14 – Jatiya Party in its election manifesto yesterday said it would go for the provincial government and bring changes in the electoral system if it comes to power.
Don’t cast votes for war criminals: Hasina
Dhaka, Dec 14 – Mentioning that BNP has given nominations to war criminals, their relatives and corrupt elements in different constituencies, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday urged the people of the country not to cast their votes in favour…
Attack a serious disrespect to martyred intellectuals: Dr Kamal
Dhaka, Dec 14– Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Friday described the attack on his motorcade near the Martyred Intellectuals Memorial in the city as a serious act of disrespect to martyred intellectuals.
Ballot papers to reach ROs 7 days before polls: EC
Election Commission Secretary Helal Uddin Ahmed on Friday said journalists can enter voting centres, take photographs and even talk to voters during the upcoming general election, but the Commission is thinking imposing a restriction on live telecast.He came up with…
AL attacking opponents sensing defeat, alleges BNP
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday said Awami League has long been carrying out attacks on the leaders and activists of BNP and Oikyafront across the country sensing its debacle in a fair election.
BD Election body to deploy 1300 magistrates for polls duty
Dhaka, Dec 14 – The Bangladesh Election Commission will deploy nearly 1,300 judicial and executive magistrates to ensure that the electoral code of conduct is properly followed by candidates.
Case against Khandker Mosharraf for ‘plan to sabotage polls’
Mohammad Ali Sumon, a retired army major and chairman of Daudkandi Upazila Parishad in Comilla filed a case of an alleged plot to sabotage election against the BNP leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain with the police.
BNP’s Gazipur-5 candidate Fazlul Haque Milon held
Gazipur, Dec 13 – Police arrested BNP candidate from Gazipur-5 constituency Fazlul Haque Milon from his residence at Bottul village in Kaliganj Upazila on Thursday afternoon.
Armed forces to be deployed for 10 days from Dec 24
Dhaka, Dec 13 – Members of the armed forces will be deployed for 10 days from December 24 in the forthcoming national election slated for December 30, said Election Commission Secretary Helal Uddin Ahmed on Thursday night.
BNP seeks EC decision on using Khaleda image on posters
Dhaka, Dec 13 – BNP has sought Election Commission’s decision on using its jailed chairperson Khaleda Zia’s portrait in posters of the candidates of its 10 allies, who are contesting the 11th parliamentary elections with the ‘Sheaf of Paddy’ symbol.
Rob, Manna ‘obstructed’ from campaigning in Dhaka-18
Dhaka, Oct 13 – Jatiya Oikya Front senior leaders ASM Abdur Rob and Mahmudur Rahman Manna were allegedly obstructed from carrying out electioneering in the capital’s Uttarkhan area on Thursday.
Obaidul Quader instigating violence, alleges BNP
BNP on Thursday accused Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader of instigating violence with his ‘aggressive’ comments.
BNP wants immediate army deployment with magistracy power
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday demanded the immediate deployment of army with magistracy power for ensuring proper election atmosphere.
HC stays EC’s decision that okayed BNP candidate
The High Court on Thursday stayed the Election Commission’s decisions that allowed BNP candidate M Rashiduzzaman Millat of Jamalpur-1 constituency to contest the 11th parliamentary election.
Every vote counts, says Hasina
Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged all to cast vote for her party to ensure a hunger- and poverty-free Bangladesh.
Jukta Front nominee Abu Sayeed’s motorcade attacked; 4 hurt
The motorcade of Prof Abu Sayeed, a candidate of Jatiya Oikyafront (JF) for Pabna-1 seat, came under attack at Shimultala near Santhia Bazar here on Thursday, leaving four people injured.
Stay alert to prevent 2014-like polls violence: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda on Thursday asked the intelligence agencies to find out whether there was any conspiracy by any third party behind the recent violence to create an anarchic situation like the ones occurred during the 2014…
EC to discuss proposal Thursday to deploy army from Dec 24
The Election Commission Secretariat has drafted a proposal for deployment of the armed forces for nine days from December 24 to January 1 who will act as the striking forces in the 11th parliamentary elections.
BNP’s Dhaka-1 contestant Ashfaq released after detention
BNP candidate from Dhaka-1 constituency Khandker Abu Ashfaq was released soon after he along with 16 BNP men was reportedly picked up by police in Dohar upazila on Wednesday evening.
AL to win 168 to 220 seats in Dec 30 election: Joy
Dhaka, Dec 13 – Prime Minister’s ICT Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy has said the ruling Awami League will win in between 168 to 220 seats on its own in the next parliamentary elections billed for December 30.