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EC cannot intervene in political disputes

Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal yesterday said the EC doesn’t have the scope to engage itself in any disputes or differences in the political arena.
29 November 2023, 18:00 PM

Gaibandha BNP leader denies buying Trinamool BNP's nomination

Advocate Md Obaidul Haque Sarkar, an advisor of the Gaibandha district unit of BNP, who was nominated by Trinamool BNP to contest the national election from the Gaibandha-4 constituency, said that he did not purchase any nomination paper from the party
29 November 2023, 17:20 PM

I am a class one student in politics: Shakib

The number 1 all-rounder receives a grand welcome in Magura on his first visit since getting nomination from Awami League to contest in the upcoming national polls
29 November 2023, 15:31 PM

EC can’t interfere in political disputes: CEC tells EU

Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal today said the EC doesn’t have the scope to engage itself in any dispute or difference in the political arena
29 November 2023, 13:54 PM

World hopes for a free, fair polls in Bangladesh: EU envoy

EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley today said the world hopes that the next general election in Bangladesh would be held in a democratic, credible, peaceful and participatory manner
29 November 2023, 12:19 PM

AL won't accept change in polls schedule after deadline: Quader

Awami League will not accept any change to the election schedule if it crosses the deadline set by the constitution, the party's General Secretary Obaidul Quader said today. Alleging that BNP wants to obstruct the polls, Quader said, "They want to question the election. Now they are openly obstructing, openly taking a stand against the election.
29 November 2023, 11:18 AM

Incumbent MPs won’t have to resign if they run as independents: EC

Sitting MPs will not have to resign if they take part in the upcoming national elections as independent candidate, the EC said today
29 November 2023, 08:11 AM

4-member EU election monitoring mission arrives today

A four-member European Union election monitoring mission will arrive in Bangladesh today
28 November 2023, 19:36 PM
28 November 2023, 15:55 PM

By holding peaceful polls, we want to show that we kept our word: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said that holding a free, fair and credible election was their goal, and by arranging a peaceful election they want to prove that they kept their commitment.
28 November 2023, 10:27 AM

EC asks 653 magistrates to prevent polls irregularities

The Election Commission has asked 653 judicial magistrates in 300 constituencies to prevent election irregularities for five days during the upcoming polls.
27 November 2023, 18:00 PM

Rift wide open in JP over polls nomination

Jatiya Party unveiled its nominees for 287 constituencies yesterday.
27 November 2023, 18:00 PM

Some foreign nations’ intent questionable

Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal said the upcoming 12th parliamentary election should be free, fair, and credible for the sake of the country’s economy and future.
27 November 2023, 18:00 PM

No way to defer polls after Jan 28

Three election commissioners yesterday said they are bound by the constitution to hold the national election by January 28.
27 November 2023, 18:00 PM

If I run, I'll run as independent candidate: Khaleda’s advisor Ekramuzzaman

Khaleda Zia's advisor Syed AK Ekramuzzaman today said if he decides to participate in the upcoming national election, he will run as an independent candidate
27 November 2023, 16:10 PM

AL leaders can be independent candidates if they want: Quader

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said the party leaders can contest in the forthcoming 12th general elections as independent candidates if they want to do so
27 November 2023, 13:36 PM

Full list of Jatiya Party candidates for 2024 national polls

Jatiya Party announced its candidates for 289 constituencies for the upcoming 12th parliamentary elections this afternoon
27 November 2023, 12:45 PM

JP announces list of candidates for 2024 national polls

Jatiya Party announced its candidates for 289 constituencies for the upcoming 12th parliamentary elections this afternoon
27 November 2023, 12:32 PM

Still hopeful of BNP joining polls: EC Rashida

Election Commissioner Begum Rashida Sultana today expressed hope that the BNP will join the upcoming general election
27 November 2023, 12:03 PM

No bar to fielding dummy candidates as per AL chief's guideline: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said the permission for party leaders to run as independent candidates in the upcoming national election was a "strategic decision"
27 November 2023, 07:32 AM