parliamentary election

Observing the ‘election observers’

Bangladesh now has a new government, determined through an election held on January 7 that was described as “controversial" in well-known international press

AL, BNP to march city streets today, tomorrow

With the national polls around six months away, the AL and the BNP are going to hold programmes and counter-programmes to show off their strength on the streets

Draft Electoral Roll 2022: Women comprise over half of new voters

More female voters have got on the voter list than males during the last registration of prospective voters ahead of the 12th parliamentary election.

Khaleda Zia won't be sent to jail before election: Law minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq today (October 27, 2022) said BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will not be sent to jail before the next parliamentary election though she has been convicted and sentenced to imprisonments in two corruption cases.

US wants free, fair national elections in Bangladesh

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman has reaffirmed the importance of upholding human rights and holding "free, fair, and peaceful" national elections in Bangladesh.

EC expects all parties wil join polls

The Election Commission yesterday said it cannot force any political parties to take part in the next parliamentary election, but it sincerely hopes the participation of all parties.

All-out effort to bring BNP to national election 2023: Hasina tells party

The government will make all-out efforts to bring opposition BNP to the next parliamentary election, slated for late next year.

11th Parliamentary Election / The RPO and the president's role

Surprising as it may seem to many, President Abdul Hamid has legal authority to play a significant role in ensuring that the next parliamentary election is held in a free and fair manner.

There's good chance JS polls will be held Dec 27

Finance Minister AMA Muhith yesterday said there was a good chance that the next parliamentary election would be held on December 27.

January 3, 2018
January 3, 2018

2.30 crore new voters added

The next parliamentary election will have 2.30 crore more voters than the election in 2008 had.

August 3, 2017
August 3, 2017

EC not empowered to hold fair polls: SC

None of the succeeding governments took any step to strengthen the Election Commission with all the powers it needs for holding a free and fair parliamentary election, observed the Supreme Court in the 16th amendment case verdict.

May 17, 2016
May 17, 2016

BNP leaders meet visiting US official

The BNP yesterday sought support from the USA in creating a congenial atmosphere in Bangladesh for the next parliamentary elections to be free, fair and inclusive.

January 3, 2016
January 3, 2016

AL, BNP plan rallies at same venue

The ruling Awami League yesterday said it would hold programmes in the capital on January 5 to observe the second anniversary of the 10th parliamentary election, hours after the BNP announced it would hold a protest rally in Dhaka the same day.

August 18, 2015
August 18, 2015

Credible Elections and 'Caretaker' Government

On July 26, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia said 'a caretaker government is not a must for holding national election, but it has to be held under a neutral government, no matter what its name is'.

February 11, 2015
February 11, 2015

No dialogue but tria, says PM

Reiterating that there will be no dialogue with criminals and militants like BNP-Jamaat alliance, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issues warning that they would be put on trial for their militant acts.

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