EC allows 29 more local observers to monitor polls

The Election Commission today allowed 29 more local observers to monitor the upcoming national election
6 December 2023, 13:56 PM

No outside pressure on EC over polls: EC Alamgir

Election Commissioner Md Alamgir today said the Election Commission is not facing pressure from outside regarding the upcoming national polls
6 December 2023, 13:24 PM

GM Quader's wealth triples in five years

Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader's wealth has increased three times over the past five years, according to an affidavit he submitted to the Election Commission
6 December 2023, 12:35 PM
6 December 2023, 08:54 AM

Ferdous Ahmed’s affidavit: Annual income Tk 51 lakh, no loans

Popular film actor and Awami League candidate for the Dhaka-10 constituency Ferdous Ahmed's yearly income is about Tk 51 lakh
6 December 2023, 08:26 AM

Inu’s money increases 52-fold in 10yrs

Incumbent lawmaker of Kushtia-2 Hasanul Haq Inu, also the president of JSD (Inu), has seen a 52-fold increase in his cash holdings, rising from Tk 6.8 lakh during the 10th parliamentary election to Tk 3.56 crore, according to affidavits submitted to the EC.
5 December 2023, 18:00 PM

Nomination Rejections: 350 failed to prove 1pc voters’ support

Around 350 people lost their bid to run for parliament as independents because they failed to prove that they had the support of at least one percent of the voters in their constituencies.
5 December 2023, 18:00 PM

AL-led 14-Party Alliance: Seat-sharing stuck with JSD, Workers Party

The decision on Awami League’s seat-sharing with the 14-party alliance partners seems to be stalled over the demands from Bangladesh Workers Party and Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD).
5 December 2023, 18:00 PM

No outside pressure centring polls

There is no pressure from outside the country regarding the upcoming national polls, Election Commissioner Md Alamgir said yesterday.
5 December 2023, 18:00 PM

CEC avoids questions on inaction against polls code violators

Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal yesterday avoided questions regarding EC’s inaction on violation of electoral code by candidates.
5 December 2023, 18:00 PM

Nuruzzaman’s movable assets go up 28pc

Social Welfare Minister Nuruzzaman Ahmed’s moveable assets have increased by 28 percent, while his annual income has slightly decreased.
5 December 2023, 18:00 PM

Hasan Mahmud’s loans nearly double in 5yrs

Awami League candidate from Chattogram-7 (Rangunia) and Information Minister Hasan Mahmud’s loans nearly doubled in the last five years, although his wealth has not increased.
5 December 2023, 18:00 PM

Lipi’s cop husband has Tk 2.13cr in cash

Independent candidate Shahazadi Alam Lipi, contesting from Bogura-1, revealed in her submitted affidavit to the Election Commission that her husband, Additional DIG Hamidul Alam Milon of Barishal Metropolitan Police, possesses over Tk 2.13 crore in cash, while she holds Tk 23.48 lakh.
5 December 2023, 18:00 PM

Kamal’s wealth increases, income drops

The movable and immovable properties of State Minister for Industries Kamal Ahmed Mojumder has increased in the past five years, while his annual income dropped by Tk 9 lakh.
5 December 2023, 18:00 PM

In 8yrs, Khokon’s income shoots up 28 times

Both the assets and annual income of Sayeed Khokon, Awami League candidate for Dhaka-6, have seen a meteoric rise since he ran for the Dhaka South City Corporation mayoral post eight years ago.
5 December 2023, 18:00 PM

In 8yrs, Sayeed Khokon's income shoots up 28 times

Both the assets and annual income of Sayeed Khokon, Awami League candidate for Dhaka-6, have seen a meteoric rise since he ran for the Dhaka South City Corporation mayoral post eight years ago
5 December 2023, 16:37 PM

Inu's money increases 52-fold in 10yrs

Incumbent lawmaker of Kushtia-2 Hasanul Haq Inu, also the president of JSD (Inu), has seen a 52-fold increase in his cash holdings, rising from Tk 6.8 lakh during the 10th parliamentary election to Tk 3.56 crore, according to affidavits submitted to the EC
5 December 2023, 15:21 PM

42 aspirants appealed against ROs’ decisions on first day

A total of 42 aggrieved aspirants, including 26 independent hopefuls, filed appeals before the Election Commission on the first day, challenging the decisions of the returning officers
5 December 2023, 15:17 PM

Nuruzzaman's movable assets go up 28pc

Social Welfare Minister Nuruzzaman Ahmed's moveable assets have increased by 28 percent, while his annual income has slightly decreased.
5 December 2023, 15:03 PM

AL candidate show-caused in Panchagarh

Awami League-backed candidate for Panchagarh-1 constituency Naimuzzaman Bhuiyan Mukta was issued a show cause notice this afternoon for violating the electoral code of conduct
5 December 2023, 14:36 PM