11th Bangladesh National Election
Dec 30 polls ‘lopsided’
The United States has said unlawful or political killings, forced disappearances, life-threatening prison conditions, freedom of speech
BNP failed to plunge Dec 30 polls into controversy: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says BNP has failed to plunge the December 30 national election into controversy even after knocking at the doors of its foreign friends.
HC rejects petition on oath taking of MPs
The High Court rejects the writ petition filed challenging the legality of oath taking of the lawmakers elected on the December 30 general elections.
High price for 'loyalty to BNP'
The national election of December 30 has turned the life of Mofiz Uddin upside down -- and all for supporting BNP.
All election camps to be removed soon: Sayeed Khokon
Dhaka South City Corporation mayor Sayeed Khokon says all the temporary election camps set up during the 11th national polls will be removed within the quickest possible time.
No comment
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday said she would not say anything about Sunday's national election.
EC asks for arranging oath-taking ceremony tomorrow
The Election Commission (EC) sends a letter to the parliament secretary for taking necessary preparation to organise the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected lawmakers of the 11th general election.
Cops foil demo over fresh polls under neutral admin
Police evict protesters demanding fresh election under a non-partisan caretaker government in front of Jatiya Press Club.
UK for credible resolution of complaints on Bangladesh polls irregularities
The United Kingdom urges the Bangladesh authorities for a full, credible and transparent resolution of all complaints related to the conduct of the December 30 general elections.
AL believes in democracy: Hasina
Awami League believes in democracy and has faith in the people, the party's president Sheikh Hasina said yesterday morning, after casting her vote. “We will accept whatever decision the people will make.”
Fair election possible under partisan govt
HT Imam, co-chairman of the Awami League polls steering committee, yesterday said this election has proved that a free, fair and neutral one is possible under a partisan government.
Son casts vote on behalf of sick father!
It was 2:42pm when these correspondents entered a voting booth at Lalbagh Government Primary School in Natore sadar. A voter named Mobarak Hossain, 35, told the polling official his serial number -- 169 -- and his name.
AL going to form govt for 3rd consecutive term
Awami League is going to form the government for the third consecutive terms as the party has already gained more than 151 seats out of total 300 unofficially in the 11th national elections.
Ex-enclave voters vote for first time
Former enclave residents under the Panchagarh's two constituencies exercise their franchise for the first time in 71 years. They are elated to have been able to cast votes under Panchagarh-1 and Panchagarh-2 constituencies in national election.
Ershad to fly to Singapore after Jan 15
Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad is to fly to Singapore any time after January 15 next year for health checkup.
2018 polls a black chapter in history: Islami Andolon Bangladesh
The 2018 general elections will remain as a “black chapter” in the history of Bangladesh, Islami Andolon Bangladesh said in a press release today.
Violence significantly less than earlier polls: AL
Expressing gratitude to all, the ruling Awami League says that number of violence is significantly lesser than the elections of the past.
This election is a mockery: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says this election has become a mockery.
Dhaka-4 BNP candidate Salahuddin ‘assaulted’
BNP candidate for Dhaka-4 Salahuddin Ahmed claims that he and some of his supporters have been assaulted when they went to visit a centre in the capital.
