National Election 2024
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
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
Special focus on final hours of voting
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.
ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL / 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.
On the campaign trail / Swing voters hold the key
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).
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.
Barishal-2: 40 hurt, 18 bikes torched as supporters of AL, independent clash
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
'Break their arms, legs before handing over to cops
AL leader orders party activists on BNP men distributing anti-polls leaflets
Keep vigil against plots
Awami League President Sheikh Hasina yesterday urged the people to remain vigilant against the conspiracies of the anti-liberation forces.
Five more JP picks pull out of election race
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.
‘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.
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.
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
Jhenaidah-1: AL candidate Abdul Hyee sued for violating polls code
A case has again been filed against Abdul Hyee, the Awami League candidate of Jhenaidah-1, for violating the electoral code of conduct
Pro-BNP, Jamaat lawyers boycott courts for second day
Pro-BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami lawyers observed countrywide court-boycott programme for second day today demanding "restoration of democracy and rule of law, and stopping injustice in the name of trials"
Up to Tk 1 lakh reward for info on polls sabotage: IGP
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun today announced rewards of up to Tk one lakh from from Tk 20,000 for giving information about any preparation of subversive activities over elections
