National election
Most of the JP MPs-elect for joining govt
Most of the lawmakers-elect of the Jatiya Party yesterday said the party should join the Awami League-led new government.
PM pledges free, fair election
Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina yesterday said her party wants a free and fair election so that people can pick their leaders to run the country.
80 aspirants from AL, 45 from BNP
With multiple MP hopefuls in each constituency of Khulna division, the Awami League may have to deal with a serious problem of possible rebel candidates, while the BNP is in a better position with...
The swing division
History says it has been a swing division since 2001. The first two national polls results, since democracy was restored, show none of the two major parties enjoyed absolute supremacy here.
Balance of Power: BNP, Juktofront in disagreement
As the BNP and Juktofront negotiate forging a “greater unity”, disagreements persist over bringing checks and balances if the parties involved assume office.
BNP, other parties resume unity bid
After a brief pause in the efforts towards “greater unity”, the BNP and other political parties involved will begin to sit from today to give it a concrete shape.
Jamaat still on BNP's mind
The BNP has informally started the process for a seat sharing deal with Jamaat-e-Islami and other alliance partners, indicating that it would not sever ties with the Islamist party.
BNP demands EC reconstitution
BNP demands the reconstitution of the Election Commission as it said the current Commission is not capable of conducting a credible national election.
China for peaceful election in Bangladesh
China yesterday said it wants to see a peaceful transition of power in Bangladesh through a smooth general election.
Talks on polls now to end next month
The Election Commission is going to extend the September 20 deadline for wrapping up talks with political parties.
News Analysis: Saying 'No' is a right too
The issue of having the option of “No” vote in the election has come up again for discussion in the ongoing electoral talks being organised by the Election Commission.