Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda on Friday said there is no legal bar to the use of Electronic Voting Machine(EVM) in the 11th parliamentary elections and decision on the extent of EVM use will be taken within the…
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EC, police ‘grand plan’ to suppress BNP, Oikya Front: Rizvi
BNP on Friday alleged that the Election Commission (EC) and police officials have made a ‘grand plan’ against BNP and Jatiya Oikyafront to suppress them during the upcoming national election.
Don’t miss the last chance and last test: Moudud
BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Friday urged the leaders and activists of their party and alliances to get ready for a strong struggle on the election day to cast their votes under any circumstance.
Manifestos must tell steps to make developing country: CPD
The Center for Policy Dialogue (CPD) today underscored the need for keeping specific initiatives by the political parties in their election manifestos to make sustainable the infrastructural transformation of the country’s economy.
4 police officials promoted to DIG
Four senior police officers have been promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector General (DIG).The Public Security Division of the Home Ministry issued a notification on Thursday in this regard.
BNP leader Milon arrested in Chattogram
A court here on Friday sent BNP leader and former state minister for education ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon to jail in three separate cases.
Sonali Bank rescheduling of ASM Firoze’s loan stayed
Dhaka, Nov 22 – The High Court on Thursday stayed a Sonali Bank decision that rescheduled a loan of TK 27 crore in favour of AL leader and chief whip of 10th parliament ASM Firoz, who was elected from the…
HC order on BNP’s ‘fictitious cases’ writ Sunday
Dhaka, Nov 22 – The High Court on Thursday fixed next Sunday for delivering its order on a writ petition filed over ‘fictitious cases’ against activists of BNP and other political parties across the country, particularly in Dhaka.
Govt, EC to be sued if they try to use EVM: Oikya Front
Dr Kamal Hossain-led Jatiya Oikyafront on Thursday warned that their alliance will file a case against the government and the Election Commission (EC) if they try to use the electronic voting machine (EVM) in the upcoming national election without amending…
BNP leader Giasuddin Quader Chy lands in Ctg jail
BNP vice-chairman Giasuddin Quader Chowdhury, also the younger brother of executed war criminal Salauddin Quader Chowdhury, was sent to jail in a case filed over allegedly threatening to kill Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Oli turns to EC to stop arrest of opposition activists
President of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Oli Ahmed on Thursday sought the intervention of the Election Commission (EC) in stopping the arrest and harassment of opposition leaders and activists for the sake of a credible election.
No harassment of election officials, CEC asks law enforcers
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda on Thursday urged the law enforcers not to harass presiding officers by visiting their houses to collect information as it embarrasses them.
Withdraw 60 police officials from polls duties: Oikya Front
Jatiya Oikyafront on Thursday demanded the withdrawal of more than 60 senior police officials from election duties before the upcoming 11th parliamentary polls.
Stay united, BNP asks ticket seekers as it ends interview
The four-day interview of the BNP’s nomination seekers concluded on Wednesday night with the party nomination board’s strong message to the party rank and file to remain united and ensure party’s victory in the election by working for candidates whoever…
EC alone can’t hold fair election: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda on Thursday said the help of every government agency is needed to hold a fair election as it is not possible to do that by the Election Commission alone.
BNP out to push country towards ‘civil war’: Quader
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday alleged that the leaders of Jatiya Oikyafront and BNP are trying to push the country towards a civil war with their aggressive comments.
Police selecting pro-AL officials for election duty: BNP
BNP on Wednesday alleged that police are making lists of around 6.5 lakh pro-Awami League election officers as the Election Commission (EC) ‘entrusted’ the law enforcers with the responsibility for holding the forthcoming general election.
Dr Kamal joins Eid-e-miladdunnabi mahfil at Bangabhaban
Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain joined a milad mahfil hosted by President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban on Wednesday on the occasion of Eid-e-Miladunnabi, the day of birth and demise of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh).
Mass wave in BNP’s favour can’t be resisted: Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said the government cannot resist the mass wave already created in favour of the ‘Sheaf of Paddy’ with its ‘repressive’ acts.
Level-playing field before symbol allocation: EC Secy
Election Commission (EC) Secretary Helal Uddin Ahmed on Wednesday said the EC will ensure the level-playing field before the allocation of election symbols to the candidates for holding the upcoming general election in a free, fair and credible manner.
BNP leader Fakhrul for all-out struggle on election day
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday announced that their party leaders and activists will put up their last-ditch resistance on December 30 to overcome the hurdles they have been facing over the last 10 years.
No one can stop Bangladesh’s development journey: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said no one can stop the development journey of Bangladesh anymore as her government started it braving many obstacles.
President, PM pay tributes to martyrs of Armed Forces
President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh on Wednesday morning paid rich tributes to the martyred members of Bangladesh Armed Forces on the occasion of the Armed Forces Day 2018.
Bd opposition BNP: Drop 55 cases filed after polls schedule
BNP has demanded that the Election Commission withdraw some 55 cases filed against its leaders and activists after the announcement of the election scheduled for the ‘sake of a fair and acceptable election’.
Level playing field for all parties is a must: Hasna Moudud
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Another six BNP-men on remand for Naya Paltan clash
Dhaka, Nov 20 – A Dhaka court yesterday placed six men, who were arrested for their alleged involvement on November 14 clash with law enforcers in front of the BNP central office in the city’s Nayapaltan area, on a five-day…
Editors’ Council asks for ICT Act amendment in manifestos
Dhaka, Nov 20 – In a meeting held on 19th November at The Daily Star Centre and presided over by Reazuddin Ahmed, the Sampadak Parishad expressed its deep disappointment that in spite of commitment by three ministers “that scope for…
‘Fictitious’ cases: Hearing on writ begins
The High Court on Tuesday started hearing on a writ petition filed seeking its directives to constitute an independent probe panel to look into ‘fictitious’ cases filed against the leaders and activists of opposition parties.
EC asks govt, ‘no meeting with returning officers’
The Election Commission will send a letter to all the ministries asking them not to hold any meeting with returning officers.
Bangladesh Regulators unlock Skype within a day of closure
The operation of telecommunication application Skype resumed on Tuesday afternoon as it is unblocked by local regulators.