AL is ready to face BNP  in polls: Quader

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader Tuesday said the ruling party is ready to face Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on the streets and in elections, noting that the AL is now better organised and united under the leadership of its president Sheikh Hasina than any time in the past. "The

Constitution, electoral system don’t work at one’s whim: Quader

Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader Saturday said constitution and electoral system do not function as per whim of individuals as the electoral system has been set up following the practices of different democratic countries. "Constitution and electoral system has been established following the practices

AL wants to score in empty field: BNP

 BNP on Friday alleged that Awami League wants to score goals in an empty field in the upcoming election without the participation of the opposition parties.  "She (Sheikh Hasina) does not want the opposition parties to join the election. They're used to scoring goals in empty fields and getting walkovers. We've

Israel’s democracy is in peril

By all accounts Israel is considered a democratic country, but a close look at its domestic political combustion sadly reveals that Israel’s democracy is in tatters and is tearing at the seams. This is due to the political leaders’ dismal failure to summon their collective resourcefulness and energy to respond

Diplomats are welcome to advice, but no meddling: Hasan

Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud has said that foreign diplomats are free to give advice on elections as long as they don't interfere in the country's internal affairs and cross diplomatic etiquettes. The minister said this while exchanging views with journalists after receiving the annual report of Bangladesh Press Council

GM Quader doubtful about inclusive election

Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader expressed his doubt whether the next general election will be free and fair and inclusive. "The overall situation of the country is fragile with unstable political situation. In such a situation we don't have any idea whether the election will be held in free and participatory?"

DU holds election of Geography alumni association

Mesbahur Rahman Tipu president and Dr. Nazmun Nahar have elected as general secretary of alumni association of Department of Geography and Environment of Dhaka University, a press release said Monday. The Annual General Meeting of the Alumni Association of the Department of Geography and Environment of Dhaka University was held recently. Other

Anti-govt Movement: BNP initiates 2nd phase of talks

BNP on Sunday reached a consensus with Kalyan Party to wage a 'simultaneous' movement by giving priority to bring back a caretaker government to oversee next general elections.  As part of its move to launch a united anti-government movement, the party began its second round of dialogue with political parties through

Join polls shaking off thought of caretaker govt: Quader urges BNP

Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader Thursday urged the BNP leaders to take part in elections shaking off the thought of the caretaker government. "The elections will be held in the country like in other democratic countries across the globe. So, BNP leaders especially

No scope to change government without election: Quader

Drawing attention of the BNP leaders, Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said there is no scope of changing government without holding elections.  “People’s mandate and holding elections are the only way to change any particular regime of the government,” he said, addressing