Awami League (AL) will hold a grand rally at Suhrawardy Udyan on January 19 to celebrate the massive victory of the party in the 11th parliamentary election.
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Oikya Front candidates plan memo to EC, cases with tribunal
Dhaka, Jan 3 -All the Jatiya Oikya Front candidates who contested the 11th parliamentary election with ‘Sheaf of Paddy’ symbol will file cases with the election tribunal in their respective seats with the allegations of vote fraud.
BNP accuses AL of indulging in post-election violence
BNP on Wednesday alleged that Awami League leaders and activists are unleashing post-election violence against their opponents at different parts of the country after returning to power through “vote frauds”.
BNP evaluating post-election situation and its next course
Dhaka, Jan 2 – In the wake of Sunday’s drubbing in the national election, BNP policymakers are struggling to find out suitable measures in the post-election politics.
BNP convenes urgent meeting of ‘Sheaf of Paddy’ candidates
In the wake of its debacle in Sunday’s polls, BNP has convened an emergency meeting of the candidates who contested the 11th national election with its symbol the ‘Sheaf of Paddy’.
BNP rejects election, demands fresh non-partisan polls
Dhaka, Dec 31 – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday alleged that they have been defeated through vote decoity by resorting to state terrorism.
Polling agents obstructed in 221 areas: BNP
Dhaka, Dec 30 – BNP told the Election Commission that its polling agents had been obstructed in 221 constituencies during Sunday’s election.
Ruling party men, law enforcers rigged votes, says Rizvi
BNP on Sunday alleged that ruling party activists with the help of law enforcers rigged votes at around 20 pc of the total polling stations as of 11 am.
Go to polling stations in groups: Khaleda urges, says Rizvi
Dhaka, Dec 29 – BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Saturday said their jailed Chairperson Khaleda Zia has sent out a message to the voters urging them to go to polling stations in groups on Sunday braving…
Oikyafront to win if election is free: Dr Kamal
Dhaka, 29 – Jatiya Oikya Front chief Dr Kamal Hossain has said he has no doubt about their alliance’s victory if the December-30 national election is held in a credible manner as there is huge enthusiasm among people to bring…
CEC not allowing Armed Forces to work freely, alleges BNP
BNP on Friday alleged that Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda is not allowing Armed Forces to work independently.
Govt already suffered moral defeat: Fakhrul
Dhaka, Dec 27 – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday said the government has already suffered the ‘moral defeat’ as it is ‘using’ the state machinery to overcome the election hurdles.
12588 opposition workers injured in attacks in 22 days: BNP
BNP on Thursday claimed that 12,588 opposition leaders and activists were injured in around 2,716 incidents of attack across the country during electioneering over the last 22 days.
BNP candidate, his wife arrested for ‘subversive activities’
Dhaka, Dec 26 – A BNP candidate and his wife were on Wednesday on the charge of carrying out subversive activities as violence continued unabated in the run-up to the general election, scheduled to be held on December 30.
BNP’s stay in election depends on EC’s role: Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said whether their party and alliances will remain there in the election race till the last depends on the role of the Election Commission (EC).
BNP upset over ‘growing’ incidents of election violence
BNP on Tuesday voiced frustration over the ‘growing’ incidents of violence across the country, even after the army deployment.
Allow Oikya Front’s Suhrawardy rally, BNP urges CEC
BNP on Sunday urged Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda to give police necessary directives for allowing Jatiya Oikyafront to hold its planned rally at Suhrawardy Udyan on December 27.
Dr Kamal wants army to uphold neutrality
Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Monday said army has been entrusted with a tough task to create an atmosphere for a free, fair, credible and inclusive election, and hoped that they will uphold their neutrality.
Our hearts now get closer, Chinese envoy on Dhaka-Beijing ties
Chinese Ambassador in Dhaka Zhang Zuo on Monday said his country wants to give a further push to broaden people-to-people contacts with Bangladesh taking the mutual bilateral relations to a newer height.
Contesting polls: Khaleda moves SC against HC decision
Dhaka, Dec 23 – BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Sunday filed separate petitions with chamber court of the Appellate Division seeking a stay on the High Court order that rejected her three writ petitions filed challenging the legality of the…
AL victimised people with cases instead of giving jobs: BNP
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday alleged that Awami League-government has victimised people of every house with cases instead of giving them jobs as per its commitment.
No Jamaat candidate in Bd election, says Nazrul Islam
BNP standing committee member Nazrul Islam Khan on Saturday said there is no Jamaat-e-Islami candidate in the 11th parliamentary elections.
BNP’s Rony, 5 others sued for ‘faking attack on wife’s car’
A case has been filed against BNP candidate for Patuakhali-3 (Golachipa-Dashmina) constituency Golam Maula Rony and five others under the Digital Security Act on charge of ‘faking’ an attack on the vehicle of his wife.
Govt, EC out to annihilate democracy, alleges BNP
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday alleged that the Election Commission (EC), government and even the judiciary are working in tandem to ‘annihilate’ democracy in the country.
Give substitutes to dropped nominees or fresh schedule: BNP
Dhaka, Dec 20 – BNP on Tuesday demanded of the Election Commission (EC) either allow alternative candidates or reschedule the election date for those constituencies where BNP candidates have been declared illegal by the High Court.
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…
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.
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…
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.
4 BNP workers hurt in Thakugaon pre-election violence
Thakurgaon, Dec 17 – At least four activists of BNP associate Secchasebok Dal were injured in a reported clash with members of Jubo League and Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) in Madarganj area of Sadar Upazila centring tearing up of BNP…