The election enquiry committee issued show-cause notices to five people, including four candidates in Tangail and one in Thakurgaon.

A section of candidates from Dhaka constituencies, including independents, yesterday told CEC Kazi Habibul Awal that they are afraid they will not be able to campaign properly.

Out of six constituencies of Rajshahi district, Rajshahi-4 alone, comprising Bagmara upazila, has caused the most headache for election officials.

BNP and its allies have started distributing leaflets asking people to boycott the January 7 national polls.

As a measure to prevent sabotage activities ahead of the national election, law enforcers have been instructed to beef up security measures across the country.

With Awami League candidates facing competition from their “independent” counterparts in Dinajpur and Joypurhat, rifts have started to take place within the party’s grassroots following the beginning of electioneering on Monday.

At least 15 people were injured as Awami League men allegedly attacked supporters of independent candidates and during factional clashes in five districts yesterday.

As a measure to prevent sabotage activities ahead of the national election, law enforcers have been instructed to beef up security measures across the country

The Election Commission will ensure a suitable environment at the polling stations to enable voters to vote freely

Bangladesh Congress candidate for Bogura-4 constituency Ashraful Hossain Alom, widely known as Hero Alom, today sought security from police during the election campaign

A full bench of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court will hear on January 2 the three petitions filed by Faridpur-3 independent candidate AK Azad, Barishal-4 Awami League candidate Shammi Ahmed and Barishal-5 independent candidate Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah.

The Jatiya Party will introduce a provincial government system if it comes to power, JP Secretary General Munibul Haque Chunnu said today

The election inquiry committee has issued show-cause notices against four persons including three candidates in Tangail over allegations of violating the electoral code of conduct

The Independent candidate from Faridpur-3 AK Azad today filed a petition with the Supreme Court seeking cancellation of its chamber judge's order that allowed Awami League candidate Shamim Haque to contest the January 7 national election.

Ruling Awami League candidate Shammi Ahmed today filed a petition with the Supreme Court seeking to vacate its chamber judge's order that upheld cancellation of her candidacy from Barishal-4 for the January 7 national polls

The High Court yesterday rejected a writ petition seeking its directives on the government and Election Commission to dissolve the parliament and to announce a fresh schedule for holding the parliamentary election under direct supervision of the army

Even after getting walkovers from the ruling Awami League in 26 constituencies, the main opposition in parliament Jatiya Party is worried about winning them all, JP insiders said.

Election Commissioner Md Alamgir yesterday said peaceful anti-election campaigns were allowed, but those who engage in violence would be dealt with an iron hand.

At least four Awami League candidates in Rajshahi contesting the upcoming national polls with the “boat” symbol are facing hurdles to win the support of the party’s grassroots.

The  Chattogram-8 (Boalkhali-Chandgaon) constituency will get its fourth lawmaker in five years in the upcoming national polls.