Dhaka, Dec 22 – The Awami League on Saturday demanded that the Election Commission should not reschedule the election in the seats where BNP candidates have been declared ineligible by the court.
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Polls violence intensity higher this time: Home minister
Dhaka, Dec 22 – Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Saturday said the intensity of election violence is slightly higher this time compared to previous years.
Wisdom helps soften rude political vocabulary in Bangladesh
Mostafa Kamal Majumder A charged political atmosphere that the long-awaited start of the process of general elections has created in Bangladesh has a calm undertone – thanks to the wisdom and pragmatism of the newly formed opposition alliance and its…
PM Hasina promises subway train service in Dhaka
Dhaka, Dec 21 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday said they will introduce a subway train service in the capital to end the nagging traffic congestion if Awami League returns to power through the upcoming general election.
Kamal alleges blocking of fair election, wants arrests stop
Dhaka, Dec 21 – Jatiya Oikya Front chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Friday alleged that what the government is now doing has outdone all the autocrats and urged it to keep cool.
No obstacle to work on election day, says Fakhrul
Narayanganj, Dec 21 – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday said their party leaders and activists will defy any sort of obstruction on the election day on December 30.
Polls preparations better than ever: IGP
Dhaka, Dec 20 – Inspector General of Police (IGP) Javed Patwari on Thursday said the preparations of law enforcement agencies for the 11th parliamentary elections are better than any time in the past.
Give substitutes to dropped nominees or fresh schedule: BNP
Dhaka, Dec 20 – BNP on Tuesday demanded of the Election Commission (EC) either allow alternative candidates or reschedule the election date for those constituencies where BNP candidates have been declared illegal by the High Court.
BNP, Jamaat plan to kill police officers ahead of polls: PM
88 retired senior police officials extend support to AL Dhaka, Dec 20 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said BNP and Jamaat have worked out two plans ahead of the election — killing police officers and woo them through…
Plot on to snatch vote, but people have confidence: Fakhrul
Dhaka, Dec 20 – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday claimed that the forthcoming general elections have already been questioned as, what he said, conspiracy is on to deprive the people of their voting rights.
Little aura of Dec 30 election in Bd for fear of violence
Dhaka, Dec 20 – Though voting is only 10 days away, election observers think the usual sense of euphoria and festivity associated with the election in Bangladesh is yet to be seen for fear of violence.
Oikya Front leaders share worries with diplomats over polls
Dhaka, Dec 19 – The major opposition alliance Jatiya Oikya Front yesterday briefed foreign diplomats based in Dhaka about the election situation in the country including the arrest of opposition candidates, leaders and activists and resorting to harassment and repression…
15 BNP men arrested 53 sued, in 3 districts ahead of election
Dhaka, Dec 18 – A total of 53 BNP men were sued and 15 others arrested in Bogura, Munshiganj and Khulna districts on Tuesday. In Bogura, a case was filed against 34 BNP members including convener of Shibganj Upazila unit and…
BNP’s manifesto a ‘balloon of unrealistic pledges’- Quader
Comilla, Dec 18 – Describing BNP’s election manifesto as a colourful balloon full of unrealistic pledges, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said it will implode immediately if the party comes to power.
HC asks EC to dispose of pleas to drop 22 Jamaat candidates
Dhaka, Dec 18 – The High Court on Tuesday directed the Election Commission to dispose of in three working days the application filed for cancelling the candidacy of 22 Jamaat-e-Islami men, who wanted to contest in the upcoming elections with…
BNP for forward looking vengeance-free politics, 10m jobs
Dhaka, Dec 18 – Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), the arch-rival of the ruling Awami League (AL), on Tuesday pledged for generating one crore new employment both in government and private sectors and providing unemployment allowances for the youths in five…
Afroza Abbas, supporters come under attack again
Dhaka, Dec 18 – BNP candidate for Dhaka-9 constituency Afroza Abbas and her supporters came under attack allegedly by Awami League men while conducting electioneering in the city’s Khilgaon area on Tuesday morning, leaving an unspecific number of people injured.
No age-bar for jobs except in state forces: Oikya Front
Dhaka, Dec 17 – The opposition alliance Jatiya Oikya Front, if voted to power, would reform age limit for government job seekers and create part-time job opportunity for educated old people with a minimum allowance.
Not quitting election, even if I die: Dr Kamal
Dhaka, Dec 17 – Jatiya Oikya Front chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Monday said their alliance will remain there in the election race until the last, no matter what adversities it faces.
সুষ্ঠু নির্বাচনের আলামত নেই – নির্বাচনী জনসভায় চরমোনাই পীর
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ-এর আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই বলেছেন, নির্বাচনী প্রচার শুরুর ৬ দিন অতিবাহিত হলেও সুষ্ঠু নির্বাচনের কোনো আলামত এখন পর্যন্ত দৃশ্যমান হয়নি। নির্বাচন কমিশন সকল প্রার্থীর জন্য সমান সুযোগ নিশ্চিত করতে পারেনি। প্রার্থী ও…
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.
48th Victory Day Sunday
Dhaka, Dec 15 – All Bangladesh is set to celebrate the 48th Victory Day on Sunday and pay deep homage to the martyrs who laid down their lives for the country.
United Front road march to Mymensingh Saturday seeking vote
Dhaka, Dec 14 – As part of electioneering, opposition alliance Jatiya Oikya Front (United Front) will launch a road march towards Mymensingh today seeking votes for the sheaf of paddy, the poll symbol of the alliance candidates.
Ruling party men attack Dr Kamal’s motorcade: BNP
Dhaka, Dec 14 – BNP on Friday alleged that the ruling platy men attacked Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain’s motorcade in the city at the behest of the head of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Introduce federal system change electoral process – JP
Dhaka, Dec 14 – Jatiya Party in its election manifesto yesterday said it would go for the provincial government and bring changes in the electoral system if it comes to power.
Don’t cast votes for war criminals: Hasina
Dhaka, Dec 14 – Mentioning that BNP has given nominations to war criminals, their relatives and corrupt elements in different constituencies, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday urged the people of the country not to cast their votes in favour…
Attack a serious disrespect to martyred intellectuals: Dr Kamal
Dhaka, Dec 14– Jatiya Oikyafront chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Friday described the attack on his motorcade near the Martyred Intellectuals Memorial in the city as a serious act of disrespect to martyred intellectuals.
Dr Kamal’s motorcade comes under attack at Mirpur
Dhaka, Dec 14 – Jatiya Oikya Front chief Dr Kamal Hossain’s motorcade came under attack near Martyred Intellectuals Memorial at Mirpur while returning after paying tributes there on Friday morning, leaving at least 10 people injured. Dr Kamal managed to escape…
BD Election body to deploy 1300 magistrates for polls duty
Dhaka, Dec 14 – The Bangladesh Election Commission will deploy nearly 1,300 judicial and executive magistrates to ensure that the electoral code of conduct is properly followed by candidates.
Case against Khandker Mosharraf for ‘plan to sabotage polls’
Mohammad Ali Sumon, a retired army major and chairman of Daudkandi Upazila Parishad in Comilla filed a case of an alleged plot to sabotage election against the BNP leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain with the police.