World to witness a ‘great election’ in Bangladesh on Jan 7: Quader
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
No risk of militant attacks centring Jan 7 polls: CTTC chief
The counter-terrorism chief said today that there is no risk of militant attacks centring the national election on January 7
President casts vote thru postal ballot, urges citizens to vote on Jan 7
President Mohammed Shahabuddin today exercised his franchise through postal ballot for the upcoming 12th parliamentary election slated for January 7, urging the countrymen to fulfil their civic duty by voting
Yunus' unjust conviction must be immediately reversed: Kerry Kennedy
Kerry Kennedy, president of US-based Robert F Kennedy Human Rights, has called for immediate reversal of the "unjust conviction" handed against Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus
Yunus is our national asset but he committed crimes: foreign minister
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus is a national asset, but he has been punished for his criminal activities
HC defers Fakhrul's bail hearing till next week
The High Court today deferred till next week the hearing on the rule regarding BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir's bail in a case filed over vandalising the chief justice's residence on October 28
Letter to CJ on boycotting court: Two SC lawyers summoned on Jan 11
The Appellate Division of the apex court today summoned two Supreme Court lawyers, Mohammad Mohsen Rashid and Shah Ahmed Badal, over their letter to the chief justice informing him of their court boycott programme
Armed forces deployed ahead of Jan 7 polls
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
PM to address rallies virtually in five districts, one upazila today at 3pm
Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina will join election rallies virtually in five districts and one upazila today
US highlights criticism of Yunus' conviction
The United States drew attention Tuesday to international condemnation of Nobel peace laureate Muhammad Yunus's conviction in Bangladesh in what his supporters called a politically motivated prosecution
Bangladesh stands beside Japan in its hour of need: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said Bangladesh stands ready to extend all possible cooperation if required by Japan to tackle the recent devastation caused by a very tense dorado that jolted Ishikawa prefecture and nearby areas of Japan on the coast of the Sea of Japan
‘Failure to hold free, fair polls will turn country into failed state’
If the national election is not free, fair and acceptable, the state itself will be a failed state, said Election Commissioner Anisur Rahman yesterday.
Yunus verdict: Is he above law, did govt punish him, asks Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday said Prof Muhammad Yunus was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment by the court, and the Awami League government had nothing to do with the verdict.
Armed forces on polls duty from today
Armed forces personnel start election duties today to help ensure a peaceful atmosphere across the country for the January 7 polls.
Yunus verdict: ‘It was a result of political vendetta’
Ganatantra Mancha, a platform of some opposition organisations, yesterday alleged that the Labour Court’s verdict against Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus is an outcome of the Awami League government’s political vengeance.
Lakshmipur-1: Independent’s threat to RO costs him his candidacy
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.
‘464 politicians, 442 journos sued in last five years’
The rights of people have been curtailed significantly in the country, said speakers at a webinar yesterday.
An accidental gunshot and a narrow escape
How The Daily Star reporter dodged a bullet while covering news in Dhanmondi
6 held for beating supporter of Bogura- 1 independent candidate
Rab last night detained six people, including an Awami League leader, for attacking a supporter of an independent candidate in Bogura-1 constituency
Eight get 'NRB Day Award 2023'
Eight individuals have received the "NRB Day Award" for their contribution to various sectors, including education, health, industry, technology, financial services, agriculture, and culture, after returning from abroad
Road crashes claim 7 lives in 3 dists
Road accidents in Sylhet, Jamalpur, and Rangpur claimed seven lives today
