Newly elected mayors of Rajshahi and Sylhet city corporations AHM Khairuzzman Liton and Ariful Haque Chowdhury took oath of office on Wednesday.
Category: Election
Govt ensured voting rights of people: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said democracy is now established on a strong base in the country as her government has ensured the voting rights of people.
EVM use to depends on stakeholders’ acceptance: CEC
The use of the electronic voting machine (EVM) in the upcoming national election will depend on enactment of law, stakeholders’ acceptance, attaining of capability and overall environment.
No hurry to use EVM, says PM adding ‘elections will be fair’
Dhaka, Sept 2 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said the electronic voting machines (EVMs) should not be imposed hurriedly as the machines need to be introduced on a limited scale in national elections. “There’s an EVM system in…
BNP strongly criticises EC’s opting for EVMs in next polls
BNP on Friday turned down the Election Commission’s (EC’s) decision to use electronic voting machines (EVMs) in the national elections, saying such machines can easily be manipulated.
Trump warns of violence in case Democrats win midterm polls
President Donald Trump urged evangelical leaders this week to get out the vote ahead of the upcoming midterm elections and warned of “violence” by opponents if they fail.
Election Commissioner Mahbub opposes EVM at EC meeting
Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar opposed a move to amend the law to allow electronic voting machines or EVMs in the looming national election.
Losing people’s confidence AL now depends on machines: BNP
Strongly opposing the Election Commission’s move to use Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in the next general election, BNP on Thursday said Awami League is now ‘depending on machine losing confidence in people’.
It’s EC’s decision: Quader on Electronic Voting Machine
Dhaka, Aug 29 – Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said that Election Commission (EC) will decide on the use of the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) in the coming national election.
BNP asks Election Commission: Shun election law reform, EVM
BNP on Wednesday urged the Election Commission (EC) to rescind its plan to amend the Representation of the People Order (RPO) and the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in the next polls.
BNP welcomes move for opposition unity in election
BNP on Wednesday highly appreciated Jaukta Front’s efforts to forge a national unity together with Gano Forum to hold the next general election in a credible manner.
Next election will be a challenge for AL: Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said the next election is a big challenge for Awami League, not for BNP, as people will not cast votes for the ruling party.
BD Elections Dec end: Preparation to use EVMs in 100 seats
The Election Commission has planned to hold the 11th national election in the last week of December next and it is acquiring capacity to use EVMs in one-third polling stations across the country.
People to resist lopsided election, says BNP
Accusing the government of preparing to hold another lopsided election, BNP on Thursday warn of putting up a strong resistance against the move.
Election after freeing Khaleda for restoring democracy: BNP
Dhaka, Aug 19 – The BNP on Sunday reiterated that the party would take part in the next elections after freeing chairperson Khaleda Zia for the restoration of democracy.
JP to compete alone if BNP abstains from polls: Ershad
Prime Minister’s Special Envoy and Jatiya Party (JP) Chairman Alhaj Hussein Muhammad Ershad has said his party will compete in all 300 parliamentary constituencies if BNP abstains from the next general elections.
Govt will be responsible for disorder over unilateral polls
BNP on Saturday warned the government that it will be held responsible for the emergence of any ‘disorder’ if the next general election schedule is announced without any discussion with political parties.
Imran Khan elected Pakistan prime minister
Islamabad, Aug 17 (AP/UNB) — Pakistani lawmakers on Friday elected former cricket star and longtime politician Imran Khan as the country’s next prime minister, in a step toward the country’s third civilian transfer of power.
‘EC nearly completes prep for next BD general polls’
Dhaka, Aug 16 – The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday said it has no plan to hold any further dialogue with the registered political parties ahead of next parliamentary polls.
No ‘game’ in the name of election, says BNP
Dhaka, Aug 13 – BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Monday said BNP will not join any game in the name of general election. “We’re not a revolutionary party …we’re a democratic party. Our party and alliance want a…
JP signs six-point polls deal with Khelafat Majlish
Dhaka, Aug 11 – The Jatiya Party today signed a six-point agreement of understanding with Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish centring the ensuing 11th national election.
BNP’s Ariful wins Sylhet Mayor election
BNP candidate Ariful Haque Chowdhury has won Sylhet mayoral elections, beating Awami League candidate Badar Uddin Ahmed Kamran by 6,196 votes, according to official results from the Election Commission.
BNP pushes for dialogue with govt
BNP on Saturday urged the government to engage in talks with the party over the next general election with an open mind.
Sylhet City re-polling: Incumbent Ariful needs 81 more votes
Sylhet, Aug 11 – Voting in two centres of Sylhet City Corporation election, in which voting was postponed due to various irregularities on July 30, is underway on Saturday to determine the mayor of the city corporation.
BNP briefs diplomats: No polls sans freeing Khaleda
Dhaka, Aug 7 – The BNP will not take part in the next general elections without freeing party chairperson Khaleda Zia, creating a level playing field, the formation of an election time neutral administration, dissolution of Parliament and deployment of…
সাংবিধানিক প্রতিষ্ঠান নিরাপদ নাহলে, সড়ক নিরাপদ হবে কিভাবে
সরকার সংবিধান ও সাংবিধানিক প্রতিষ্ঠানসমূহের সুরক্ষাকরণে সাংবিধানিকভাবে দায়বদ্ধ। কেননা রাষ্ট্রের মূল নিয়ন্ত্রক হলো এসব প্রতিষ্ঠান। দলমত নির্বিশেষে দেশবাসী এসকল প্রতিষ্ঠানের প্রতি আনুগত্য ও শ্রদ্ধা প্রকাশ করবে এটাই গণতান্ত্রিক রাষ্ট্রের মূল কথা। মানুষের শেষ আশ্রয়¯’ল হবে এসব প্রতিষ্ঠান কিংবা তার কর্তা…
Can’t assure anomaly-free election: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda on Tuesday said he cannot assure that there will be no anomaly during the next general election.
Zimbabwe’s election of great expectations
Counting is underway today across Zimbabwe as the country voted in an historic election on Jul. 30, which many expect will bring political and economic transformation. It is a long-awaited change for many after autocratic leader, Robert Mugabe, was ousted…
AL goes low-key on Rajshahi, Barisal city polls wins
Dhaka, July 31 – The ruling Awami League (AL) kept its victory in two cities-Rajshahi and Barishal city corporations polls at a low key without any victory celebrations.
BNP rejects Rajshahi, Barisal polls, demands repolling
Dhaka, July 31 – The BNP on Tuesday rejected the just concluded poll results of Rajshahi and Barishal city corporations, accusing the government of stealing votes and demanded re-polling in the two cities.