Ashik Abdullah Apu

Reporter, Print/Digital, The Daily Star

Hattrick for Nixon in Faridpur-4?

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.

16h ago

On the campaign trail: AL candidate to face tough test from two rivals

The electoral race for Faridpur-1 is turning out to be a contest among Awami League’s Abdur Rahman, BNM chief Shah Mohammad Abu Zafar and independent aspirant Arifur Rahman Dolon.

1w ago

On the campaign trail: A close race in the offing

Candidates are campaigning in Faridpur-2 (Nagarkanda-Saltha) for what is likely to be a close race between ruling Awami League’s Shahdab Akbar Labu and independent aspirant Jamal Hossen Mia.

1w ago

On the campaign trail: Char voters may become a deciding factor

The rifts within local Awami League have put the party candidate Shamim Haque in a tight spot, while the popularity of independent candidate AK Azad among residents of the Padma river chars may give the latter an upper hand in the race for Fardipur-3.

1w ago

No AL independents in 16 Dhaka seats

While the ruling Awami League nominees will face strong challenges from their party colleagues running as independents in many constituencies across the country, the picture seems to be quite different in Dhaka.

1w ago

Frustrated but still in AL fold

Despite a series of hectic meetings, repeated assurances, intense negotiations and nail-biting calculations, Awami League seems to have failed to satisfy its allies and electoral partners and, in many cases, even its own ranks.

2w ago

The ‘lucky’ 32

Though a record number of independent candidates is going to participate in the 2024 national elections, none are contesting in the 32 constituencies where many Awami League heavyweights are running for offices.

3w ago

Not quite independent

AL leaders seeking to run as independents must get the party’s nod

January 3, 2024
January 3, 2024

Hattrick for Nixon in Faridpur-4?

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.

December 27, 2023
December 27, 2023

On the campaign trail: AL candidate to face tough test from two rivals

The electoral race for Faridpur-1 is turning out to be a contest among Awami League’s Abdur Rahman, BNM chief Shah Mohammad Abu Zafar and independent aspirant Arifur Rahman Dolon.

December 26, 2023
December 26, 2023

On the campaign trail: A close race in the offing

Candidates are campaigning in Faridpur-2 (Nagarkanda-Saltha) for what is likely to be a close race between ruling Awami League’s Shahdab Akbar Labu and independent aspirant Jamal Hossen Mia.

December 25, 2023
December 25, 2023

On the campaign trail: Char voters may become a deciding factor

The rifts within local Awami League have put the party candidate Shamim Haque in a tight spot, while the popularity of independent candidate AK Azad among residents of the Padma river chars may give the latter an upper hand in the race for Fardipur-3.

December 21, 2023
December 21, 2023

No AL independents in 16 Dhaka seats

While the ruling Awami League nominees will face strong challenges from their party colleagues running as independents in many constituencies across the country, the picture seems to be quite different in Dhaka.

December 18, 2023
December 18, 2023

Frustrated but still in AL fold

Despite a series of hectic meetings, repeated assurances, intense negotiations and nail-biting calculations, Awami League seems to have failed to satisfy its allies and electoral partners and, in many cases, even its own ranks.

December 9, 2023
December 9, 2023

The ‘lucky’ 32

Though a record number of independent candidates is going to participate in the 2024 national elections, none are contesting in the 32 constituencies where many Awami League heavyweights are running for offices.

November 28, 2023
November 28, 2023

Not quite independent

AL leaders seeking to run as independents must get the party’s nod

November 22, 2023
November 22, 2023

January 7 Polls: Rebels to trouble AL big shots

Awami League nomination seekers are in a race among themselves as on average 11 people are vying to get the party ticket in each constituency.

November 20, 2023
November 20, 2023

Electoral Code of Conduct: Violations abound on Bangabandhu Avenue

Violations of the electoral code of conduct ran rampant as MP aspirants and their supporters flocked to the Awami League’s central office on Bangabandhu Avenue yesterday.

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