Bangladesh Mahila Parishad (BMP) today submitted a memorandum to the chief election commissioner, emphasising the need for comprehensive security measures, particularly for women from religious minority and marginalised communities in vulnerable constituencies during the upcoming election

At least 10 BNP activists were injured as police charged batons while they were distributing anti-polls leaflets in Barishal city today

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked the journalist community to remain alert against any rumour and misleading information.."Stay alert against rumors," she said when two delegations of the noted journalists -- BFUJ and Editors Guild Bangladesh -- separately met her at the latter’s off

GM Quader on JP picks quitting polls race

Election Commissioner Rashida Sultana today said they don’t want to hold an election that will plunge the country into a crisis

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said the Election Commission is able to act independently and authoritatively, which is why the electoral code of conduct is being maintained strictly

The counter-terrorism chief said today that there is no risk of militant attacks centring the national election on January 7

Members of the armed forces have been deployed today across the country to assist the local civil administration in holding the January 7 national election in a free, fair, and peaceful manner

Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina will join election rallies virtually in five districts and one upazila today

At least 40 people were injured as the supporters of Awami League and an independent candidates for Barishal-2 constituency clashed in the district’s Banaripara yesterday

AL leader orders party activists on BNP men distributing anti-polls leaflets

After suffering defeats in the last two national elections to independent candidate Mujibur Rahman Chowhdury, alias Nixon Chowdhury, Kazi Zafarullah is in a “tight spot” this time as well in Faridpur-4 constituency.

Law enforcers are now setting their focus completely on January 7, the election day. They are particularly preparing contingency plans for the final hours of voting, as violence often erupts between supporters of rival candidates during this time.

Awami League President Sheikh Hasina yesterday urged the people to remain vigilant against the conspiracies of the anti-liberation forces.

Five more Jatiyo Party candidates yesterday quit the election race citing doubts about the fairness of the January 7 election as one of the reasons.

If the national election is not free, fair and acceptable, the state itself will be a failed state, said Election Commissioner Anisur Rahman yesterday.

Armed forces personnel start election duties today to help ensure a peaceful atmosphere across the country for the January 7 polls.

The Election Commission yesterday cancelled the candidacy of Lakshmipur-1 independent candidate Habibur Rahman Paban, also a presidium member of Jubo League, for violating the electoral code of conduct.

The fate of Mymensingh-4 constituency hinges on the votes of 11 unions, including five in char areas (shallow lands that rise from a river when water level decreases).

Rab last night detained six people, including an Awami League leader, for attacking a supporter of an independent candidate in Bogura-1 constituency