No conflict between reform and election: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said that reforms and elections are not mutually exclusive, as both can progress parallel without hindrance. “There’s no conflict between reforms and elections. The reforms will continue, and so will the elections,” he said while speaking to reporters after paying tribute to

AL’s participation in election depends on time: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has said that time will determine whether the Awami League retains its registration and participates in the upcoming national election. “Whether the Awami League maintains its registration and takes part in the election depends on time. The Election Commission is actively addressing this issue,”

Delaying election may confuse people: Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Monday said that people may begin to question the difference between Sheikh Hasina and the present administration if the current government takes too much time to arrange the national election. “Some advisers are suggesting there is no need to rush for a

65.9pc prefer reforms, 61.1pc want elections: VOA

A recent nationwide survey conducted by VOA Bangla reveals that 61.1% of Bangladeshis believe the next general election should be held within a year. But, a larger segment of the population (65.9%) advocates for completing all necessary reforms before proceeding with the election, indicating significant public support for thorough preparation over

Indian election resumes as heatwave hits voters

India's six-week election juggernaut resumed on Friday with millions of people expected to line up outside polling stations in parts of the country hit by a scorching heatwave. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is widely expected to win a third term in the election, which concludes in early June. But turnout in the

Sammilito Parishad wins landslide victory in BGMEA election

Sammilito Parishad won a landslide victory in the biennial election of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) for the 2024-2026 term. With this comprehensive win, SM Mannan Kochi is set to be the next president of the BGMEA as his panel won a thumping victory in the trade body's

2024 election was the fairest since 1975: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said this year's January 7 polls were the freest, fairest and most credible in Bangladesh after 1975. "I think the election that was held in Bangladesh on January 7 this year was the freest, fairest and most neutral since 1975," she told a view exchange meeting