The United Nations has welcomed the participation of the opposition parties of Bangladesh in the just-held elections for the first time in 10 years.
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Record 80 pc turnout in Sunday’s parliament election: CEC
Dhaka, Dec 31 – The 11th parliamentary polls on December 30 has seen the highest turnout of voters about 80 per cent breaking the records of the previous all general elections.
AL urges BNP, allies to accept election result
Dhaka, Dec 31 – The ruling Awami League has called upon its arch-rival BNP and its allies to accept the result of just concluded 11th parliamentary elections on Sunday where the party (AL) secured a landslide victory.
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.
BNP itself responsible for its poll debacle, says PM
Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday held BNP responsible for its debacle in the national election.
CEC turns down Oikya Front’s reelection demand
Rejecting Jatiya Oikyafront’s demand for re-election, Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda on Monday said there is no such scope.
This is another victory in the month of victory: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said the win of the Awami League-led Grand Alliance in the 11th national election is another victory for the people of the country in December –the month of victory.
10 injured in Savar Awami League infighting
Ten activists of Awami League were injured in a clash between two factions of the party at Samair village here on Monday.
Election results from EC: AL 259 seats, Jatiya Party 20
Awami League-led Grand Alliance candidates were unofficially declared elected in 285 constituencies while Dr Kamal-led Jatiya Oikyafront came out successful in seven seats in the early counting of votes.
Ganosamhati Andolon boycotts polls
Zonayed Saki, chief convener of Ganosamhati Andolon, boycotted the election on Sunday citing irregularities, including vote rigging and capturing of polling stations by ruling Awami League men.
IAB complains of different polls irregularities to EC
Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) on Sunday filed a complaint at the Election Commission of different types of election irregularities including ouster of its polling agents, attacks on its candidates and agents, and forcing its supporters to cast votes for ‘Boat’…
Indian EC team lauds Bangladesh EC’s meticulous planning?
The Election Commission of India on Sunday appreciated the role of Bangladesh Election Commission saying it was “meticulous planning and organization” by the Bangladesh Election Commission.
বিশেষ বার্তা-চট্টগ্রাম-৮ স্বতন্ত্র প্রার্থী
আমি এমদাদুল হক চট্রগ্রাম ৮ আসনে ইনসানিয়াত সমর্থিত স্বতন্ত্র প্রার্থী। আমার আসনে ক্ষমতাসীন দলের নজিরবিহীন সন্ত্রাস ও একচেটিয়া কেন্দ্র জবরদখলের মাধ্যমে নির্বাচনের নামে মারাত্মক প্রহসন সংগঠিত হয়েছে।
Govt criticises ANFREL, calls speculations biased
Dhaka, Dec 30 – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has described the joint statement of ANFREL-affiliated organisations issued on Saturday as “premature” and criticised it saying its comment was based on “misinformation and premeditated assumptions.”
Oikyafront candidate’s house torched in B’baria
The house of Oikyafront candidate for Brahmanbaria-3 constituency Engineer Khaled Hossain Mahbub Shyamol was torched reportedly by activists of local Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) at Puniaut in the district town during voting in the 11th national election on Sunday.
ফলাফল প্রত্যাখ্যান, প্রহসনের নির্বাচন বাতিল, পুনঃ ভোট চাই- ড. কামাল
৩০ ডিসেম্বর তার বাসায় রাত ৮টায় দিকে সংবাদ সম্মেলনে দেয়া ড. কামাল হোসেনের লিখিত বক্তব্যঃ মাননীয় প্রধানমন্ত্রী ও নির্বাচন কমিশনের দেওয়া আশ্বাস ও প্রতিশ্রুতির উপর বিশ্বাস করে জাতীয় ঐক্যফ্রন্ট অতীতের শত তিক্ত ও ভয়াবহ অভিজ্ঞতা সত্ত্বেও অনেক আশা নিয়ে একাদশ…
Overall, voting situation good: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda on Sunday said the overall voting situation across the country is good except some sporadic incidents.
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.
Ballot boxes stuffed overnight, alleges Dr Kamal
Dhaka, Dec 30 – Accusing the ruling party men of stuffing ballot boxes overnight well before the start of voting, Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossian on Sunday voiced concern over the peaceful holding of the national election.
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…
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.