Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday reiterated that she does not want to go to power by any means which may destabilise the present peaceful situation in the country.
Category: Governance
CEC weakens my existence by calling remark untrue: EC Mahbub
Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukder on Wednesday said Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda has hurt the existence of an election commissioner by terming his recent statement over the absence of level-playing field in the election untrue.
Oikya Front leaders share worries with diplomats over polls
Dhaka, Dec 19 – The major opposition alliance Jatiya Oikya Front yesterday briefed foreign diplomats based in Dhaka about the election situation in the country including the arrest of opposition candidates, leaders and activists and resorting to harassment and repression…
Kushtia-1 BNP candidate Bachchu sent to jail
A court here sent BNP’s Kushtia-1 candidate Reza Ahmed Bachchu to jail in a case filed over the possession of illegal firearms and explosives on Wednesday.
Bad election to invite bad consequences: Dr Kamal
Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Wednesday warned that the consequences will be very bad if the 11th parliamentary elections are not held in a fair and credible manner.
AL, BNP manifestos positive but largely appeasing: Experts
Political analysts have found the election manifestos of the two major parties — Awami League and BNP — highly positive for the country’s future development, but expressed doubts about the implementation of those as the commitments are largely appeasing.
15 BNP men arrested 53 sued, in 3 districts ahead of election
Dhaka, Dec 18 – A total of 53 BNP men were sued and 15 others arrested in Bogura, Munshiganj and Khulna districts on Tuesday. In Bogura, a case was filed against 34 BNP members including convener of Shibganj Upazila unit and…
2 suspected criminals killed in Munshiganj ‘gunfight’
Munshiganj, Dec 18 – Two suspected criminals were killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) at Ballalbari in Sadar Upazila on Tuesday.
Six baby seals found decapitated in NZ bay
The bodies of six fur seal pups have been found decapitated in a popular bay on New Zealand’s South Island. The 11-month-old seals were discovered on Monday by a tourism operator in Scenery Nook in Christchurch, said the Department of…
Saiful-Farida panel sweeps Jatiya Press Club election
Dhaka, Dec 18 – The panel, led by Saiful Alam of the Daily Jugantar and Farida Yasmin the Daily Ittefaq, swept the election to the executive committee of the Jatiya Press Club held on Tuesday, bagging 13 posts out of…
BNP’s manifesto a ‘balloon of unrealistic pledges’- Quader
Comilla, Dec 18 – Describing BNP’s election manifesto as a colourful balloon full of unrealistic pledges, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said it will implode immediately if the party comes to power.
HC asks EC to dispose of pleas to drop 22 Jamaat candidates
Dhaka, Dec 18 – The High Court on Tuesday directed the Election Commission to dispose of in three working days the application filed for cancelling the candidacy of 22 Jamaat-e-Islami men, who wanted to contest in the upcoming elections with…
BNP for forward looking vengeance-free politics, 10m jobs
Dhaka, Dec 18 – Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), the arch-rival of the ruling Awami League (AL), on Tuesday pledged for generating one crore new employment both in government and private sectors and providing unemployment allowances for the youths in five…
Afroza Abbas, supporters come under attack again
Dhaka, Dec 18 – BNP candidate for Dhaka-9 constituency Afroza Abbas and her supporters came under attack allegedly by Awami League men while conducting electioneering in the city’s Khilgaon area on Tuesday morning, leaving an unspecific number of people injured.
Mainul Hosein gets bail, no bar to release
The High Court on Tuesday granted bail to Barrister Mainul Hosein for six months in a case filed over defaming journalist Masuda Bhatti at a television talk show in October.
BNP’s Kushtia-4 candidate sued under Digital Security Act
A case was filed with a court here on Tuesday against BNP candidate for Kushtia-4 constituency Mehedi Ahmed Rumi and a Tanti Dal leader under the Digital Security Act over their reported audio clip instigating violence ahead of the upcoming…
Level-playing field prevails, reiterates CEC
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda on Tuesday once again claimed that there is a level-playing field for the forthcoming 11th parliamentary elections billed for December 30.
Settle appeal on 22 Jamaat leaders’ candidature – HC
The High Court asked the Election Commission on Tuesday to resolve an appeal challenging legality of 22 Jamaat-e-Islami leaders contesting the polls with BNP’s electoral symbol.
1016 platoons paramilitary Border Guards posted for Bd polls
A total of 1016 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in different parts of the country, including the capital, ahead of the national election slated for December 30.
HC bench rejects Khaleda’s no-confidence, writ on candidacy
The High Court on Tuesday rejected a writ petition filed challenging the cancellation of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia’s candidature, barring her from contest the December-30 parliamentary elections from three constituencies.
AL manifesto promises townships in rural areas, huge jobs
Bangladesh Awami League on Tuesday unveiled its 21-point manifesto for the upcoming 11th parliamentary elections promising to ensure urban facilities in every village and use the potentials of youths for the progress of the country with the slogan – ‘Bangladesh…
BNP manifesto for higher growth, scrapping black laws
BNP rolled out its election manifesto for the 11th parliamentary elections on Tuesday with a set of promises, including making democracy an everyday practice, building a vengeance -free Bangladesh and raising GDP growth to 11 percent.
Not quitting election, even if I die: Dr Kamal
Dhaka, Dec 17 – Jatiya Oikya Front chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Monday said their alliance will remain there in the election race until the last, no matter what adversities it faces.
Who’ll lead govt if Oikya Front wins, asks PM Hasina
Dhaka, Dec 17 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday wanted to know who will lead the government if Jatiya Oikya Front forms it winning the upcoming parliamentary elections.
Oikya Front pledges to check rebirth of one-party rule
Jatiya Oikyafront on Monday rolled out its 35-point election manifesto with various promises, including ensuring the balance between the power of the President and the Prime Minister, and introducing upper house in Parliament, to restore people’s ownership of the country…
Hope, polls to be credible, peaceful: US envoy tells Hasina
Newly appointed US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl Robert Miller on Monday hoped that the next general election in Bangladesh will be credible and peaceful.
Khaleda’s candidacy: Hearing adjourned for Tuesday
The High Court on Monday adjourned for Tuesday the hearing on a writ petition filed challenging the cancellation of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia’s candidature in three constituencies to contest the upcoming general election.
EC asks IGP to probe attack on Dr Kamal within 3 days
The Election Commission (EC) on Monday sent a letter to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) asking him to submit an investigation report within three days over the recent attack on Jatiya Oikyafront leader Dr Kamal Hossain’s motorcade.
Election environment yet to be created: Left Alliance
Left Democratic Alliance leader Ruhin Hossain Prince on Monday said suitable environment for electioneering is yet to be created in the country.
Oikya Front election manifesto: ‘Restore people’s ownership’
Jatiya Oikyafront on Monday rolled out its 35-point election manifesto with various promises, including ensuring the balance between the power of the President and the Prime Minister, and introducing upper house in Parliament, to restore people’s ownership of the country…