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.
2 January 2019, 04:46 AM

IAB demands re-election

Terming the 11th national election “farcical”, Islami Andolon Bangladesh (IAB) yesterday rejected the polls result and demanded immediate re-election under a non-partisan government.
1 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Ershad picks brother GM Quader as future chair

Jatiya Party Co-chairman GM Quader will act as its chairman in the absence of party's incumbent Chairman HM Ershad.
1 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Take oath accepting people’s verdict: Quader to elected Oikyafront leaders

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader calls upon the Jatiya Oikyafront leaders elected in the 11th parliamentary election to take oath accepting people’s verdict.
1 January 2019, 13:40 PM

JP dissatisfied over election result

Previous parliamentary opposition Jatiya Party (JP) expresses dissatisfaction over the outcome of the 11th parliamentary election held Sunday.
1 January 2019, 10:37 AM

Formation of new govt likely by Jan 10: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says the process to form the new government is likely to be completed by January 10.
1 January 2019, 07:21 AM

Elizabeth Warren takes big step toward 2020 presidential bid

Senator Elizabeth Warren on Monday took the first major step toward launching a widely anticipated campaign for the presidency, hoping her reputation as a populist fighter can help her navigate a Democratic field that could include nearly two dozen candidates.
1 January 2019, 04:45 AM

BNP MPs-elect won't take oath

BNP leaders elected in the 11th parliamentary polls will not take oath as they have already rejected the results, alleging various irregularities including ballot stuffing and ouster of opposition polling agents from voting centres.
31 December 2018, 18:00 PM

People voted AL to power: PM Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says the people voted her party to power after evaluating the fruit of development borne in her previous terms.
31 December 2018, 11:49 AM

CEC rules out any scope of re-election

Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda rules out any scope of holding fresh election, as demanded by opposition alliance Jatiya Oikyafront.
31 December 2018, 10:26 AM

This is another victory in the month of victory: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says the win of the Awami League-led Grand Alliance in the 11th national election is another victory for the people of the country in December --the month of victory.
31 December 2018, 09:16 AM

Hasina will brief today

Awami League President Sheikh Hasina will brief foreign journalists and observers who came to Bangladesh to monitor the 11th national election held yesterday.
31 December 2018, 07:46 AM

Polls-violence: Injured AL man dies in Rajshahi

An activist of ruling Awami League (AL), who was injured in an attack allegedly by BNP men at a Rajshahi polling centre on election day, succumbs.
31 December 2018, 06:19 AM

Don’t be revengeful to opponents: Quader

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader asks his party men not to be revengeful to the opponent political parties following the ruling alliance's big win in yesterday's general election.
31 December 2018, 05:27 AM

Election was peaceful

After visiting several polling centres in Dhaka, a team of foreign and local election observers find voting are taking place smoothly and peacefully.
30 December 2018, 18:00 PM

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.
30 December 2018, 17:14 PM

Hasina wins Gopalganj-3

Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been elected unofficially in Gopalganj-3 constituency, Election Commission Secretary Helal Uddin says.
30 December 2018, 14:36 PM

EC assures of probing violence reports

Election Commission (EC) has assured of investigating all incidents of violence during today’s general election that saw deaths of at least 17 people.
30 December 2018, 12:52 PM

Oikyafront to brief media tonight

Jatiya Oikyafront will brief media this evening on overall situation of today’s general election. The press conference will be held at his Paltan office around 8:00pm.
30 December 2018, 11:40 AM

Quader casts vote in Noakhali

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader cast his vote in Noakhali after voting has begun.
30 December 2018, 03:23 AM