Amid demand from opposition political parties, the Election Commission on Monday deferred the 11th national election to December 30 from December 23.
Category: Governance
Electoral authoritarianism, elective dictatorship
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BNP gets Khaleda’s blessings for election race
Hours after collecting three party nomination papers for their chairperson, BNP senior leaders on Monday met Khaleda Zia in jail and took her blessings as the party formally started their election journey after long 10 years.
Amir Khosru freed from Chattogram jail on bail
BNP standing committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has been released on bail from the central jail here in a case filed under the ICT Act.
Bangladesh opposition BNP back to political stage: Experts
BNP’s decision to contest the 11th general election with two alliances in its fold, one spearheaded by Dr Kamal Hossain, is seen by political analysts as its real political revival at a time when its chairperson Khaleda Zia is in…
Why not recognize Gono Sanghati Andolan as Party; HC asks EC
Dhaka, Nov 11 – The High Court yesterday asked the Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) to explain in 10 days why it should not be directed to register the Gono Shonghoti Andolon as a political party.
JSD, Tarikat Federation want to use ‘Boat’ symbol
Hasanul Haq Inu-led Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) and Bangladesh Tarikat Federation want to contest the 11th parliamentary elections using Awami League’s electoral symbol ‘Boat’.
HC asks why Mainul not given better treatment in Dhaka
The High Court on Sunday issued a rule asking the concerned authorities why former caretaker government adviser Barrister Mainul Hosein should not be transferred to Dhaka for better treatment.
Bd opposition BNP wants polls deferred sends letter to EC
BNP has formally sent a letter to the Election Commission seeking deferment of the 11th parliamentary elections by one month.
BNP to start selling nomination papers Monday
BNP will formally start selling its nomination papers on Monday to those who want to contest the next general election with the party’s election symbol ‘Sheaf of Paddy’.
Bd opposition 20-Party to contest polls with BNP’s symbol
The eight registered political parties of the BNP-led 20-party alliance have decided to contest the 11th parliamentary elections with ‘sheaf of paddy’, the electoral symbol of BNP.
AL has no objection to election rescheduling: Quader
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday said his party will have no objection if the election schedule is deferred but this should have to be done logically.
PM Hasina welcomes move by opposition parties to join polls
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday welcomed the decision of all the political parties, including Jatiya Oikyafront, to participate in the forthcoming national election.
Bd opposition Jatiya Oikya Front, 20-party joining election
Dhaka, Nov – 11 – Ending all speculations, Bangladesh’s newly formed opposition alliance Jatiya Oikya Front and BNP-led 20-party alliance have decided to take part in the ensuing Parliamentary polls slated for December 23 as part of their movement to…
Polls boycott by any party won’t be a good decision: S Huda
Former Chief Election Commissioner Dr ATM Shamsul Huda on Saturday said it will not be a good decision for any political party to boycott the national election and parliament.
BNP consulting 20-Party, Oikya Front allies on election
BNP senior leaders will hold a series of meetings with its leaders and its two alliance partners and party leaders today (Saturday) to decide whether it will join the forthcoming national election or not.
Shaheed Noor Hossain Day observed
Shaheed Noor Hossain Day, commemorating the martyrdom of a young pro-democracy activist during the anti-Ershad movement in the late 80s, is being observed on Saturday.
Jatiya Party to start nomination paper sale Sunday
Jatiya Party will formally start selling nomination papers on Sunday among those who want to contest the upcoming 11th general election with its ticket.
Oikya Front decision on joining election or not Sunday
Dhaka, Nov 10 – Dr Kamal Hossain led-Jatiya Oikya Front will unveil its decision on joining or boycotting the 11th parliamentary elections on Sunday. Dr Kamal Hossain will announce the decision at a press conference at the Jatiya Press Club…
Army to be deployed in EVM polling stations: EC Secy
The Election Commission has a plan to deploy army in those polling stations where Electric Voting Machines (EVMs) will be used in the 11th national election.
EC out to keep Hasina in power, alleges BNP
BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Saturday alleged that the Election Commission is carrying out its all activities to keep the current Prime Minister in power again.
20-party’s decision on polls participation within two days
The BNP-led 20-party alliance will come up with its final decision on joining the 11th parliamentary elections within a day or two. Oli Ahmed, president of LDP, one of the components of the 20-party alliance, said this while talking to…
Sylhet ex-councillor from Jamaat held on the charge of sabotage
Sylhet, Nov 10 (UNB) – Police arrested an ex-councillor of Golapganj Upazila from his house at Mollagram on Friday evening on the charge of planning to commit acts of sabotage.
Trump insults reporters, claims Acosta video wasn’t altered
New York, Nov 10 (AP/UNB) — Before hopping on a plane to Paris on Friday, President Trump insulted some more reporters, threatened that others may have their White House credentials pulled like CNN’s Jim Acosta and disputed reports that his…
Army chief goes to UAE Saturday
Chief of Army Staff General Aziz Ahmed leaves here for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday on a three-day visit at the invitation of the UAE Armed Forces.
Election schedule announced swiftly at govt behest: BNP
BNP on Friday alleged that the Election Commission (EC) ‘unilaterally’ announced the schedule for the 11th parliamentary elections ignoring the opinions of political parties at the behest of the government.
EC appoints returning officers for 11th parliamentary polls
The Election Commission has appointed Deputy Commissioners of all the districts and two divisional commissioners as Returning Officers(ROs) to conduct the 11th national elections to be held on December 23 next.
Nasim urges Oikya Front, BNP to trust people
Urging the Jatiya Oikyafront and BNP to participate in the upcoming national election, Health Minister Mohammad Nasim on Thursday said those who have trust in democracy should keep faith in people, too.
Jukta Front for holding election on Dec 30
Jukta Front, led by Dr Badruddoza Chowdhury, on Thursday night demanded that the 11th parliamentary elections be held on December 30 instead of December 23.
Income inequality and trust in national governments
Trust in national governments has reached worryingly low levels in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe (CESEE), at least compared to the EU-15 average. In addition, trust in the EU is generally higher than trust in national governments, underlining the importance…