A total of 236 candidates from different political parties including the ruling Awami League are contesting in 36 parliamentary seats under 10 districts of Khulna division for the upcoming 12th general elections. The election, scheduled for January 7, 2024, was announced by the Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal on November
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EC wants 1,904 more executive magistrates in 8 divs
The Election Commission (EC) has sent a letter to the Ministry of Public Administration asking for 1,904 more executive magistrates in eight divisions to carry out electoral duties. The letter, signed by EC Deputy Secretary Md Atiar Rahman, sent the letter to the ministry, requesting necessary action for the appointment. It mentioned
AL to announce election manifesto on Wednesday
Bangladesh Awami League is going to announce its election manifesto on the occasion of the 12th parliamentary polls. Awami League President Sheikh Hasina will formally announce the manifesto on Wednesday (December 27) morning. The manifesto will be announced at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in the capital. Awami League has already informed about the
Hero Alom again comes under attack
Bangladesh Congress candidate for Bogura-4 constituency Ashraful Alom, better known as Hero Alom, has been allegedly attacked by some ruling party activists while he was campaigning for the upcoming 12th parliamentary election scheduled for January 7. The incident took place in Kahaloo Bazar area of the upazila around 7pm on Sunday. Alom
Independent candidate ‘assaulted’ in Rajshahi-4
Independent candidate of Rajshahi-4 constituency, Engineer Enamul Haque, alleged that he was attacked by ‘boat’ symbol supporters while conducting his election campaign at Bagmara upazila in the district on Sunday night. The incident took place at around 8pm on Sunday at Kalitala Madrasa intersection in Dwippur union of the upazila which
Votes should be taken repeatedly if necessary: Habibul
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal said, I have told the returning officers, if they fail to maintain balance inside, then the returning officer will have to take responsibility, that is not necessary. Because the presiding officer will stop the voting immediately. If necessary, the returning officer will also
Voting to be suspended immediately if found rigged: CEC
The Election Commission (EC) will suspend voting at any polling centre immediately if it receives a single allegation of electoral scam or rigging during the 12th parliamentary election on January 7, said Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Hahibul Awal. "The Election Commission will immediately suspend voting at any polling centre if
Strict action if election officials behave partially: EC Anisur
Election Commissioner (EC) Md Anisur Rahman has said if any government official shows biased behaviour during the election, strict actions will be taken against them. "The Election Commission has taken all necessary preparations to ensure the upcoming 12th parliamentary election is free and fair," he said in response to journalists' questions
Issuing threat of halting election unconstitutional: CEC
BNP and its like-minded political parties are not only abstaining from participating in the 12th parliamentary election but also issuing threats of resistance, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal has said. “Such type of threat is blatantly unconstitutional,” the CEC said during an inclusive interview with Voice of America (VOA
Pabna-1 caqndidate Tuku show-caused for breaching polls code
The election inquiry committee formed by the Election Commission has issued a show-cause notice to Shamsul Hoque Tuku, a Awami League nominated candidate for Pabna-1 constituency, for breaching the electoral code of conduct. District and Sessions Judge Ikramul Kabir, head of the committee, acknowledged the matter on Wednesday afternoon and said