Awami League bagged less votes in the January 7 national polls compared to the previous two general elections, according to Election Commission data.

Jatiyo Party has split at least four times since its formation in 1986, so much so, it’s  challenging for even an ardent political observer to keep track of the various factions.

The foreign ministry today protested the recent statement issued by six international civil society organisations (CSOs) that raised questions about the fairness of the January 7 national polls and called for a re-election

Poppy wins Mymensingh-3

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin today congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and expressed hope to jointly work for broadening cooperation in the days ahead

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has congratulated Sheikh Hasina on her re-election as the prime minister of Bangladesh

The new cabinet led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today paid homage to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at his mausoleum in Tungipara marking the formation of her government for the fourth consecutive term and the fifth overall

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said there were external attempts to influence the outcome of Bangladesh’s election.

Veteran election observers, Abdul Mobarak, former civil servants with extensive experience in the Election Commission, share  insights on the recently concluded 12th parliamentary election in interviews with The Daily Star’s Baharam Khan.

Veteran election observers, Jasmine Tully, former civil servants with extensive experience in the Election Commission, share insights on the recently concluded 12th parliamentary election in interviews with The Daily Star’s Baharam Khan. Jasmine is a former additional secretary to the EC. She joined civil service in 1984 and retired in 2016.

Businesspeople continue to dominate the council of ministers as almost half of its new members are involved in business, according to their affidavits submitted to the Election Commission.

Six international civil society organisations (CSO) voiced their deep concern regarding the January 7 national polls saying that the elections were neither genuine nor competitive and raised serious questions about its adherence to democratic principles and international election standards.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday said the challenges that lie before the new government are political, economic and diplomatic.

Leaders and activists of left-leaning student organisations of Dhaka University brought out a torch procession today, rejecting the 12th parliamentary election

Nanak said under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, modernisation work will be done by utilising new innovations in the jute and textile sector in line with "Vision 2041"

Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute Coordinator Prof Dr Samanta Lal Sen has been appointed as health minister

Two polling centres posted a hundred percent voter turnout each in Sunday’s election, while two others recorded a 98 percent turnout, according to Election Commission’s centre-wise data.

A total of 1,441 candidates out of 1,969 who contested the January 7 polls lost their security deposits for failing to secure the minimum required votes.

The council of ministers and portfolios

Awami League President Sheikh Hasina took oath as the prime minister for the fourth consecutive term and formed government with 37 ministers yesterday.