EC publishes gazette of newly elected lawmakers

The Election Commission today published the gazette notification on the results of the 12th parliamentary election with the names of the newly elected lawmakers
9 January 2024, 11:33 AM

January 7 a 'black day' for country's people: Rizvi

The BNP today said the general election held on January 7 was a "black day for the people of the country", claiming that 95 percent of voters gave a "red card" to the Awami League
9 January 2024, 10:57 AM

Names of MPs-elect sent for gazette notification: EC

The Election Commission has sent the gazette of the 12th national election to the Bangladesh Government Press, Election Commissioner Md Alamgir said today
9 January 2024, 10:01 AM

Nothing to say about int'l community's comments on polls: EC Alamgir

Election Commissioner Md Alamgir today said that they would not make any comments regarding statements from the international community regarding the January 7 national election
9 January 2024, 09:56 AM

China congratulates Bangladesh for successfully holding election

China congratulated Bangladesh for the successful holding of the 12th parliamentary election as planned, and felicitated Awami League for winning the election
9 January 2024, 07:34 AM

Oath-taking ceremony of members of the 12th parliament tomorrow

The ceremony will take place at the oath-taking room of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban at 10:00am
9 January 2024, 06:32 AM

Maldives President greets Hasina on election win

President of the Maldives Mohamed Muizzu has congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her election victory..President Muizzu said under Sheikh Hasina's leadership, the relations between the Maldives and Bangladesh will contribute to mutual prosperity and benefit both nations.
9 January 2024, 06:05 AM

PM pays homage to Bangabandhu after election victory

Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina today paid glowing tribute to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman after her party's landslide victory in the 12th parliamentary election
9 January 2024, 04:41 AM

Reject all forms of violence, UN urges Bangladesh

The UN has called on all parties in Bangladesh to reject all forms of violence and to ensure that human rights and the rule of law are fully respected
9 January 2024, 04:30 AM

AL polling agent, three others hurt in post-polls violence in Cumilla

Four people, including an Awami League polling agent, were injured in an attack by rivals in Rajamehar union of Cumilla’s Debidwer upazila last night
8 January 2024, 09:27 AM

Ballot Stuffing Attempt: 2 Star reporters cornered for bearing witness

Around 1:50pm, a group of youths were seen forming an orderly queue to enter the polling centre in Segunbagicha High School under Dhaka-8 constituency to cast their votes.
7 January 2024, 18:00 PM

‘Can’t say we did very well but tried best’

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal said yesterday that 40 percent of votes were cast in the 12th parliamentary election.
7 January 2024, 18:00 PM

World Media Reaction: ‘Predictable’ polls ‘guarantee’ AL victory

The election “without opposition” in Bangladesh has seen a low voter turnout but guarantees a fifth term for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, reported several international media today. 
7 January 2024, 18:00 PM

No victory processions

Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina directed party leaders and activists not to bring out any victory processions after the declaration of election results.
7 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Turnout galloped as day wore on

In some constituencies, the voter turnout in the afternoon was supposedly four and a half times that of the morning but it could not go passed 40 percent.
7 January 2024, 18:00 PM

One killed, 29 hurt in clashes, attacks

Clashes, attacks on rival camps and crude bomb blasts left one person killed, 50 others injured, marring the 12th national election yesterday.
7 January 2024, 18:00 PM

'How could The Daily Star come here?'

The final minutes of voting in Dhaka as seen by two journalists
7 January 2024, 16:38 PM

Rizvi hails voters for 'boycotting dummy' election

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today congratulated the voters for boycotting the national elections
7 January 2024, 15:41 PM

BCL men 'cast votes' forcibly entering DU centre

Leaders and activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) allegedly cast multiple votes for the "boat" symbol after forcibly entering the Curzon Hall polling centre at Dhaka University today
7 January 2024, 14:13 PM

Election turns into Eid for children

There were barely any cars in or around Dhanmondi when I set off for work this afternoon
7 January 2024, 13:48 PM