Outgoing US Ambassador to Bangladesh Marcia Bernicat on Tuesday reiterated that they are not supporting anybody in particular but supporting the democratic process in Bangladesh.
Category: Election
‘Continuation of democratic trend behind dialogue process’
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said the Prime Minister has sent the letter to Dr Kamal Hossain inviting his Oikyafront leaders to join dialogue with an interest to continue the democratic trend in the country.
PM invites Oikyafront to join talks at Ganobhaban Thursday
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is also the President of Awami League, on Tuesday invited Jatiya Oikyafront to join dialogue with her party at 7pm on Thursday at Ganobhaban.
EC revokes Jamaat’s registration as political party
Five years after withholding it, the Election Commission has finally revoked the registration of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami as a political party in compliance with a High Court order.
Oikya Front to hold rally in capital Dhaka on Nov 2
After holding its public rallies in Sylhet and Chattogram, Jatiya Oikyafront led by Dr Kamal Hossain, has decided to hold another rally in the capital on November 2 to push for its seven-point demand, including holding the next national election…
BD govt nods to amend election law for EVM use
The Cabinet on Monday approved the proposal for amendment to the Representation of the People Order (RPO) enabling the use of electronic voting machines (EVMs) in the upcoming national election.
AL to have dialogue with Oikya Front over polls: Quader
A day after its letters to Awami League President Sheikh Hasina and General Secretary Obaidul Quader, the ruling party on Monday agreed to sit in dialogue with Jatiya Oikyafront leaders over the next general election very soon.
People’s vote is a democratic engagement at Its best
The recent anti-Brexit march in London represented an exciting burst of democratic participation. As a young person, it was incredible to be part of a demo that proved that we are not apathetic, but care deeply about the cosmopolitan, liberal…
Jatiya Oikya Front chief Dr. Kamal writes to PM Hasina for dialogue
Dhaka, Oct 28 – In a major development, the newly formed Jatiya Oikya Front (JOF) on Sunday sent a letter to Awami League president and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina requesting her to take an initiative for a dialogue to make…
CEC, EC secretary working to implement govt agenda: BNP
BNP on Sunday alleged that Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Nurul Huda and Election Commission (EC) secretary Helaluddin Ahmed are working actively to implement the government agenda of ‘snatching’ people’s voting rights.
EVM to be used on limited scale: CEC
Khulna, Oct 27 – Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda on Saturday said Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) will be used on a limited scale in the next national election to check vote rigging as well as protect the interest…
EC out to hold stage-managed polls using EVMs: BNP
Dhaka, Oct 27 – BNP on Saturday alleged that the Election Commission (EC) is out to hold a stage-managed election using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) ignoring public opinions.
No uncertainty about nat’l election now: Ershad
Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad on Saturday said there is no uncertainty about the national election now and his party is absolutely ready for it.
EVM must for free-fair polls: Election Commissioner Shahadat
The Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) has been induced for holding free, fair and impartial polls during the upcoming national election, said Election Commissioner Brig Gen (retd) Shahadat Hossain Chowdhury on Saturday.
Cast votes for AL to keep up BD’s global recognition: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday sought reelection of Awami League to uphold the global recognition of Bangladesh as a role model of development.
200 political leaders of Rajshahi pledge to win with peace
Rajshahi, Oct 25 – 200 political leaders from Bangladesh Awami League (AL) and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Rajshahi Division came on one platform in Rajshahi today to pledge for nonviolent and peaceful elections.
LDP of Oli Ahmed extends support to Jatiya Oikya Front
Dhaka – Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), one of the components of the 20-party alliance, on Wednesday extended its full support to Jatiya Oikyafront led by Dr Kamal Hossain in Sylhet .
Alliance victory to bring people to centre sure: Dr Kamal
Dhaka– Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Wednesday urged the people of all walks of life to prepare for a united movement to free the country from the hands of ‘autocrat’.
Reelect AL to bring back Tarique and implement verdict: PM
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday sought reelection so that the government can bring back Tarique Rahman for the execution of the court verdict pronounced against him in the August-21 grenade attack cases.
Jatiya Oikya Front’s maiden rally at Sylhet Wednesday
Sylhet, Oct 24 – Jatiya Oikya Front, led by Dr Kamal Hossain, is going to hold its public rally at Sylhet city on Wednesday to mobilise public support in favour of the alliance’s 7-point demand, including holding the next polls under…
Hold talks with pol parties to avoid bloodshed: Oli Ahmed
Dhaka, Oct 23 – President of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Oli Ahmed on Tuesday called upon the government to take immediate steps for talks with political parties to avoid bloodshed over the upcoming general election.
Dr Kamal concerned over govt’s latest moves; Rally Wednesday
Dhaka, Oct 23 – Gano Forum President Dr Kamal Hossain on Tuesday voiced concern over the government’s recent ‘moves’ as those may destroy the country’s political atmosphere.
Decision on election-time cabinet on Oct 26: Quader
Dhaka – Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said the decision on the size of the election-time cabinet will be taken at a meeting on October 26.
Poverty to go by 2020 if AL reelected, says Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday announced that there will be no hunger and poverty in the country if Awami League is voted to power again in the upcoming general election.
Find way for fair election, Fakhrul urges govt
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday called upon the government to come to the straight path to find out an acceptable way for holding the next general election in a fair and credible manner.
Fear of BNP-Jamaat sabotage over polls not baseless: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said the apprehension of BNP-Jamaat’s sabotage over the upcoming national election is not baseless.
‘Digital Security Act, Broadcast Bill will go if BNP in power’
BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Saturday said their party will repeal the ‘Digital Security Act’ and approved the ‘Broadcast Bill’ within seven days, if it is voted to power, to ensure press freedom.
Ershad to join polls: Wants atmosphere for credibility
Dhaka, Oct 20 – Unveiling his party’s 18-point goals for building a happy and prosperous Bangladesh, Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad on Saturday urged the government to ensure proper atmosphere for holding a free and fair election. Addressing the party’s…
B chy’s Bikalpa Dhaka faces split
Dhaka, Oct 19 – A group of dissident leaders of Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh (BDB) on Friday announced a new committee of the party relieving its president AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury, secretary general Abdul Mannan and joint secretary general Mahi B Chowdhury…
Polls schedule in November first week, says EC secy
The schedule for the next parliamentary election will be announced in the first week of November, said Election Commission Secretary Helal Uddin Ahmed on Thursday.