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.
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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.
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…
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.
British envoy meets D Kamal, talks about polls
Dhaka, Nov 19 – British High Commissioner in Dhaka Alison Blake met Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Monday evening and discussed various issues relating to the upcoming general election and the country’s overall situation.
Polls Bangladesh’s internal issue: Shringla
Lengthy talks with B Chowdhury’s Jukta Front leaders on Dhaka-Delhi ties Dhaka, Nov 19 – Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Monday reiterated India’s position on Bangladesh election saying they have no involvement with the issues related…
Skype ‘blocked’ across Bangladesh ahead of election
Dhaka, Nov – Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has reportedly blocked telecommunication application Skype across the country.
Khaleda eligible to join election: Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said their party thinks Khaleda Zia, now in jail, is eligible for joining the election and she will do that.
No election boycott, reaffirms Dr Kamal
Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Saturday said their alliance will in no way boycott the election and urged people to get ready to guard the polling stations.
EC responsible for creating level-playing field: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday said it is the responsibility of the Election Commission to ensure a level-playing field for all the parties participating in the forthcoming parliamentary elections.
Bd opposition Oikya Front for media support to fair polls
Dhaka, Nov 16 – The opposition alliance Jatiya Oikya Front on Friday sought the cooperation from the editors of national dailies in holding the forthcoming general elections in a free and fair manner.
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.
3 killed in Bangladesh’s ruling Awami League Narsingdi infighting
Narsingdi, Nov 16 – Three people were killed and 100 others injured in a clash between two factions of Awami League over establishing supremacy in Nilakkha union of Raipura upazila on Friday. Two of the deceased were identified as Sohagh Miah…
Don’t indulge in conspiracies to foil polls, Bd PM asks BNP
Coming down heavily on BNP for attacking police and torching their vehicles, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked them not to hatch conspiracies to foil the forthcoming parliamentary elections.
Human rights win out in US Election
The 2018 midterm elections showed people resoundingly voted in favor of protecting human rights in America, showing they care about the rights of the most disenfranchised and marginalized communities from coast to coast.
Hundreds of candidates collect BNP nomination papers
Dhaka, Nov 12 – A festive mood was prevailing at the BNP central office at Naya Paltan in Dhaka city on Monday as hundreds of nominations seekers along with thousands of followers thronged the office since morning until 5:00 pm to…
BNP gets Khaleda’s blessings for election race
Hours after collecting three party nomination papers for their chairperson, BNP senior leaders on Monday met Khaleda Zia in jail and took her blessings as the party formally started their election journey after long 10 years.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
PM assures Oikyafront of fair, credible election: Quader
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina assured the Jatiya Oikyafront leaders of holding a fair, credible and acceptable election.
Regain ownership of country, Dr Kamal tells people
Dhaka, Nov 6 – Jatiya Oikya Front chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Tuesday called upon people to stand up strongly against the current government to realise their demands and regain the ownership of their country.
Create credible polls atmosphere, Left Alliance tells PM
Dhaka, Nov 6 – Left Democratic Alliance (LDA), a platform of left-leaning political parties, on Tuesday urged the government to create an atmosphere for holding a free, neutral, participatory and acceptable to all election. They also urged the government to…
B Chy’s Juktafront wants EC not to delay polls announcement
Dhaka, Nov 6 – The Juktofront, a newly formed political alliance led by Bikolpodhara Bangladesh president Prof Badruddoza Chowdhury, yesterday placed a five-point demand before the Election Commission (EC) to consider for holding free and fair elections.
Oikya Front warns of street agitation if 7 demands not met
Dhaka, Nov 6 – Jatiya Oikya Front leaders yesterday warned that they would take to the streets if the government does not accept their seven-point charters of demands for holding a free, fair neutral election.
Opposition Jatiya Oikya Front’s showdown in Dhaka Tuesday
Dhaka, Nov 5 – The newly formed Jatiya Oikya Front will stage a huge showdown through its public meeting at Suhrawardy Udyan in the city this afternoon couple of days ahead of announcing the poll schedule for the next general…
Second Govt – Oikya Front dialogue Wednesday: Quader
Dhaka, Nov 4 – PM Sheikh Hasina will hold a second phase small-group dialogue with Dr Kamal Hossain-led Jatiya Oikyafront on Wednesday morning over the next general election.