AL starts distribution of nomination letters to party candidates

The ruling Awami League on Monday started distribution of nomination letters among party's candidates for the parliamentary elections scheduled for January 7. The letter distribution programme was launched from the party president's political office in Dhanmondi. On Sunday the party unveiled the names of its 298 candidates for the counyry's 12th parliament.

Government can be changed by vote: PM

Awami League (AL) President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today sought doa (blessing) from the countrymen to hold fair and peaceful election, saying the government can be changed only by vote and elections. "We want the voting rights of the people to continue...and the government will be changed through votes," she

Awami League to start selling nomination forms on Saturday

Awami League will start selling nomination forms for the 12th parliamentary elections from Saturday as the Chief Election Commissioner announced that the national election will be held on January 7. On Friday, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the process by collecting party nomination form online after the meeting of the

AL to extend all-out support to EC: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said their party will extend all-out support to the Election Commission (EC) in holding a free, fair and neutral general election slated for January 7. "We pledge that the government will abide by constitutional provisions, rules and

There is no scope of dialogue now:Obaidul Quader

Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader Wednesday said now there is no scope of holding dialogue over the forthcoming parliamentary elections. "(US Ambassador in Dhaka) Peter Haas met me with a letter of US Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia Donald Lu. I

AL will surely win next election: PM

Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina has reiterated her call to the countrymen to vote for her party's electoral symbol 'boat' to sustain the country's development and people's wellbeing . "This time boat will definitely win," she said, addressing a grand rally at the city's Arambagh area marking

BNP kept no scope for compromise:Obaydul Quader

Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said that negotiating with the BNP is not possible violating the constitution. He made the remark at a press briefing after a meeting with the pre-election delegation of the United States in the capital today (October 9). "The US delegation