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…
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99pc people want change through election, says Dr Kamal
Dhaka, Dec 29 – Claiming that the country’s 99 percent people want a ‘change’, Jatiya Oikya Front chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Saturday said adding they will vote for the front candidates in Sunday’s election to bring that change.
11th Parliament polls Sunday: AL and BNP alliances lock horns
Dhaka, Dec 29 – The nation goes to the 11th national election on Sunday to elect the next Parliament with the Awami League-led ruling alliance and the BNP-led coalition facing each other after 10 years.
Commonwealth for fair, participatory polls in Bangladesh
Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has called on the government of Bangladesh and the Election Commission to provide a conducive environment for free, fair, inclusive and participatory elections.
Create safe atmosphere for all, CEC asks law enforcers
Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda on Saturday directed law enforcers to create a safe environment for all and foil any bid to resort to anarchy and irregularities during Sunday’s general election.
Don’t believe Oikya Front’s any election boycott call: PM
Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday urged all, including her party candidates and followers, no to believe if BNP and Jatiya Oikyafront (JOF) announce their withdrawal from Sunday’s election halfway through.
Cast votes with courage, you are country’s owners: Dr. Kamal
Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Saturday urged the Election Commission and election officials, including returning officers and assistant returning officers, to ensure the environment so that people can exercise their franchise in Sunday’s election.
It’s difficult to revive ‘dead democracy’, says Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has voiced strong doubt about credible polls on Sunday and said it is not an easy to revive the “dead democracy as people have lost their confidence in the country’s election system”.
Most peaceful polling atmosphere in 47 years: Army chief
Army chief General Aziz Ahmed on Saturday said the election environment in the country ahead of Sunday’s national election is very “calm and peaceful” encouraging voters to cast their votes without any fear.
Election Day to be a day of massive victory for ‘Boat’: Joy
Prime Minister’s ICT Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy on Saturday expressed his hope that the election day will be a day of massive victory for Boat.
RAB detains 8 in capital for ‘spreading rumours’ on election
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested eight people from Maghbazar and Mowchak areas on Friday night allegedly for spreading rumour on social media over the Sunday’s national election.
BNP extends support to Salma in Dhaka-1
BNP has extended its support to Salma Islam, an independent candidate for Dhaka-1 seat, as the party contestant was declared ineligible for the election by court.
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…
আসাদ চৌধুরী আমাদের সবার কবি
মোস্তফা কামাল মজুমদার কবি আসাদ চৌধুরীকে দেখলে একজন সাধারণ সরল প্রকৃতির মাটির মানুষ মনে হয়। বিশাল তার ব্যক্তিত্ব কিন্তু সহজেই তার সাথে মেশা যায়। কথাবার্তায়, বেশভূষায় এটা পরিষ্কার হয়ে উঠে যে তিনি দেশজ সংস্কৃতির ধারক ও বাহক। ষাটের দশকে তার…
No bid to unleash violence during voting to work: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday said no bid to create anarchy and violence on the election day will work as law enforcers remain alert.
Create congenial atmosphere for voters: CEC
Expressing the hope that Sunday’s national election will be held in a festive mood, Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda on Friday urged the members of law enforcement agencies to create a congenial environment so that all can cast their…
Fire at Zaman Tower housing Oikya Front office in capital
Zaman Tower, a multi-storey building in the city’s Bijoynagar area which houses the office of Jatiya Oikyafront, caught fire on Friday.
Leopard beaten dead in Panchagarh, Bangladesh
A wild leopard was beaten to death by villagers in presence of police and Forest Department officials beside Pathraj river in Doulotpur of Boda upazila on Saturday.
Ganosamhati to restore democracy for fear-free Bangladesh
Dhaka, Dec 15 – The Ganosamhati Andolan, a component of the Left Democratic Alliance, in its election manifesto released on Saturday ahead of the December 30 1national elections, pledged to establish fear-free Bangladesh restoring democracy.
Bangladesh outplay Windies in last match clinch ODI series
Dhaka, Dec 14 (UNB) – Bangladesh outplayed visiting West Indies by eight wickets in the third and final ODI of three-match series at Sylhet International Stadium on Friday to clinch the series 2-1.
HC delivers split order on Khaleda’s candidature
Dhaka, Dec 11 – The High Court on Tuesday issued a split order on BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia’s candidature in all the three constituencies she submitted nomination papers to contest the upcoming national election.
Shipbuilding a hidden gem in Bangladesh: ADB
Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Manmohan Parkash has expressed the optimism that Bangladesh will be known as a ‘technically advanced nation’ producing large ships through development of skills.
EU to keep eyes on Bangladesh polls, not sending observers
Though it will not send any observer team because of a lengthy preparatory process, the European Union (EU) will closely monitor the next national election in Bangladesh.
Make concrete delivery on trade deals or lose it, Dhaka told
Trade chief MEP Dr Sajjad Karim has advised Bangladesh to deliver on its commitments under its present favourable ‘Everything-but-Arms’ (EBA) trade status or risk losing it.
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.
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.
India wants free, fair, inclusive election in Bd: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said India wants a free, fair, credible and inclusive election in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh EC says 100 percent fair election not possible
Dhaka, Nov 16 – Election Commissioner Kabita Khanam on Friday said 100 per cent fair election is not possible in the country rather the Commission will hold an acceptable poll, which will remain out of all questions.
BNP to interview nomination seekers from Sunday
Dhaka, Nov 16 – Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will start interviewing its nomination seekers from Sunday to finalise the candidates to contest the forthcoming general elections with its tickets.
EC decides not to defer election again as Oikya Front sought
Dhaka, Nov 15 – The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday came up with the decision that the 11th parliamentary polls will be held on the revised schedule date on December 30.