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’.
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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.
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…
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…
Bolsonaro: a monster engineered by our media
By Jonathan Cook With Jair Bolsonaro’s victory in Brazil’s presidential election at the weekend, the doom-mongers among western elites are out in force once again. His success, like Donald Trump’s, has confirmed a long-held prejudice: that the people cannot be…
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…
Peace, stability not possible sans rural development
Rome, 9 November 2018 – At this week’s Paris Peace Forum, Gilbert F. Houngbo, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will ask global leaders to consider the crucial role that increased investment in rural areas of developing…
Two major problems of the world
Shah Abdul Hannan The two greatest problems of the present world are the spread of immorality and poverty of a great number of people. The reason of immorality is lack of faith in the Creator or its absence in practice.…
Will realise demands through movement: Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday said Jatiya Oikyafront will have to realise its demands through a movement as the political crisis has deepened with the announcement of the election schedule without releasing their chairperson Khaleda Zia…
Dr Kamal skips Oikyafront’s Rajshahi rally for illness
Gono Forum President Dr Kamal Hossain was reported to be ill and could not go to Rajshahi to join Jatiya Oikyafront’s scheduled public rally there to be held this (Friday) afternoon due to his illness.
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.
Schedule given for another lopsided election: Oikya Front
Dhaka, Nov 8 – Jatiya Oikya Front spokesperson Mirza Fakhrul Alamgir yesterday alleged that the Election Commission announced the poll-schedule ignoring their request for deferring it in a bit to holding another lopsided election.
Niko deal AL govt’s – Khaleda; charge-framing Nov 14
Dhaka, Nov 8 – A Dhaka Court yesterday fixed November 14 for framing charge against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and some others in Niko graft case.
Bd elections Dec 23: Nomination Nov 19, withdrawal Nov 29
Dhaka, Nov 8 – The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) on Thursday announced the schedule of the 11th parliamentary polls when the political alliance Jatiya Oikya Front, which includes the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and some other political parties opposed the…
AL starts selling nomination papers on Friday
Dhaka, Nov 8 – The ruling Awami League would start selling its nomination forms for upcoming 11th parliamentary elections from today (Friday). The aspirant leaders can collect their nomination papers from the party president Sheikh Hasina’s Dhanmondi political office, from 10…
HC asks for Mainul’s health checkup
The High Court on Thursday asked the authorities concerned of Rangpur jail and Rangpur Medical College Hospital for conducting medical tests of Barrister Mainul Hosein and submit the report by Sunday next.
Govt breaches level playing field pledge: B Chowdhury
Juktafront Chairman Dr AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury on Thursday said the government has breached its promise to ensure a level-playing field by not allowing their alliance leaders and journalist to go to Satkhira by a helicopter to join a public rally.
Govt playing ‘nasty game’ over Khaleda’s life: BNP
BNP on Thursday alleged that its Chairperson Khaleda Zia was shifted to jail again violating the High Court’s directive for her treatment and the recommendations of the medical board as part of the government’s a ‘dangerous plot’.
Khaleda Zia shifted back to jail in Niko graft case
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Thursday said the Niko deal was signed when Awami League was in power and the BNP government just maintained its continuity.