What impression has one got from the goings-on in the last three weeks now that the campaign phase of the election has ended? Firstly, in spite of the claim of some EC members, the number of incidents of violence and the tally of injured suggest that it was more than sporadic or stray. Thank Providence that although the number of injured was almost 1,200,

One of the indicators of a good election is the presence of national and international observers during the election process without any restrictions. It is, thus, surprising that

The face-off between the Chief Election Commissioner and the Jatiya Oikyafront delegation that ensued during a meeting on Tuesday is regrettable.

Election campaigning is going ahead with full steam. Amongst the host of problems that we have seen so far is the use of children in campaigning. In a photograph published in this

We are appalled at the way a lawmaker and AL candidate contesting from Natore-2 has threatened voters of his constituency if they chose to vote for any other party other than the party with the “boat” symbol.

In another reprehensible attempt to suppress the media and its electioneering coverage of the upcoming national elections, a gang of 30 to 35 people launched a hideous attack on

In a world where hatred and bigotry seem to be ever increasing, where people are being persecuted daily for their beliefs, let this Christmas be a reminder of the teachings of love for humanity.

We are quite disappointed by the fact that the EC is considering either completely or partly blocking mobile internet services or reducing internet speed on Election Day on December 30.

The guidelines issued by the EC to journalists with several “do's and don'ts” will only create impediments for journalists in carrying out their duty.

In Patuakhali-2 constituency, at least seven upazila- and union-level leaders and activists of AL have been allegedly appointed as election officials. This is in direct violation of the Election Commission's guidelines, which states that individuals whose neutrality is doubtful cannot be appointed as election officials.

A video clip showing the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Kolaroa Police Station in Satkhira has taken social media by storm. In it the OC is seen

With just a week left before the national election, it is worrying that there should be a need to reiterate the call for something as

This is the second time we have heard an election commissioner come out with an outlandish comment on ensuring level playing field in the election, suggesting that it is not possible to guarantee cent percent of equal opportunity for all candidates.

It is barely surprising that commercial banks are undergoing a credit crunch and have turned to the central bank to manage the withdrawal pressure. Everyone in the banking sector saw it coming, but those responsible for taking actions didn't take any corrective measures.

Acombination of worker-friendly deals and their effective implementation is a must to protect the rights of the Bangladeshi migrant

Seven candidates belonging to the opposition camp have come under attack in different districts, allegedly by Awami League men.

Both the major political parties have come out with their manifestos containing a plethora of promises. Some are restatements of commitments of the past unfulfilled, some new ones.

This daily had reported yesterday that some influential people have been destroying the small and medium sized hills in three upazilas of Tangail to fill up some low-lying areas and wetlands, without any consideration for the environment or the ecosystem of the area.

The finance minister has a track record of revealing the truth from time to time, no matter how unpalatable the truth may be. We commend his remarks about a certain Chattogram-based business conglomerate having grown all too powerful in the financial sector.

It is heartening to learn that the country's largest solar park that started operating in Cox's Bazar's Teknaf last September, has been benefitting over 8 lakh people and thousands of small to medium businesses in Teknaf and Ukhia upazila.