JS Polls 2018
RMG worker 'raped' in Narayanganj
A female ready-made garment worker was allegedly raped at Rupganj in Narayanganj early Friday.
A look into wealth of 44
The Daily Star's Sohel Parvez and Jahurul Islam Sojol with the help of a few others have made an effort to analyse the affidavits
Outgoing ministers welcome new ones
Outgoing ministers yesterday expressed hopes that the new cabinet members would play a key role in accelerating the pace of development.
Hasina axes heavyweights
Sheikh Hasina, who is set to take oath today as the prime minister for the third consecutive term, has dropped most of her colleagues in the outgoing cabinet, aiming to inject fresh blood in her new government.
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.
Never-ending drama in JP
You can call it a typical Jatiya Party flip-flop. Just a day after the JP Parliamentary Party decided to join the Awami League-led grand alliance government, HM Ershad came up with a decision exactly the opposite.
AL's victory rally on January 19
The ruling Awami League will hold a grand rally in the capital's Suhrawardy Udyan on January 19 to celebrate the party's landslide victory in the December 30 polls.
Two more held over Noakhali gang rape
Police yesterday arrested two more people for their alleged involvement in the gang rape of a woman in Noakhali's Subarnachar upazila.
'30-60pc votes cast night before polls'
Seven MPs-elect of Jatiya Oikyafront yesterday refrained from taking oath and the alliance claimed that ruling party men had stuffed the boxes with “30 to 60” percent of the ballots the night before the polls.
Special medical teams formed to tackle emergency case on polls day
Special medical teams have been formed at all government-run hospitals to tackle any emergency case on the election day on December 30, director general of the Directorate General of Health Services says.
614 appointed executive magistrates for election duty
Some 614 administration cadre officials are appointed as executive magistrates to check the violation of the electoral code of conduct and other crimes, and maintain the law and order during the forthcoming general election.
Ensure free, fair, credible election
Canada has encouraged all involved in the electoral process to work together in fostering a peaceful campaign environment, enabling the people of Bangladesh to participate safely in free, fair, inclusive and credible elections.
Allow only 'boat voters' at centres
Natore-2 Awami League candidate and lawmaker Shafiqul Islam Shimul said no one other than the voters of the “boat” symbol would go to the polling centres on December 30 and instructed his party to ensure victory of the boat symbol by only letting boat voters into the vote centres.
Bangladesh Polls: UN closely observing situation
The United Nations has said it is closely following the situation ahead of the upcoming general election in Bangladesh scheduled for December 30.
Violence part of election culture
Violence during election campaign is part of the country's political culture, Election Commissioner Rafiqul Islam said yesterday.
AL promises National Minority Commission
Awami League in its election manifesto pledges to form a National Minority Commission to ensure safety of the minority communities.
Action against Dr Kamal’s attackers after probe: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda says action will be taken after investigation against those who launched an attack on Gono Forum President and Jatiya Oikyafornt key leader Dr Kamal Hossain.
JP Manifesto: Pledge for good governance, provincial govts
Jatiya Party has pledged to “bring back democratic atmosphere” and establish good governance in the country if voted to power in the December 30 national election.
Press Bangladesh govt to create conditions conducive to fair polls: HRW to int’l community
Human Rights Watch urges the international community to press the government of Bangladesh to create conditions conducive to a free and fair national election slated for December 30.
