Russian ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Mantytsky on Wednesday dismissed the allegations made by Bangladesh Nationalist Party, affirming that the government under prime minister Sheikh Hasina was democratically elected by the citizens of Bangladesh. This statement came in response to a journalist’s inquiry about the BNP standing committee member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy’s
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Polls schedule declared valid
The schedule of coming parliamentary election has been declared valid, according to a High Court verdict. An HC bench of Justice Mustafa Zaman Islam and Justice Md Atabullah pronounced the verdict on Monday dismissing a writ filed earlier. Writ petitioner Eunus Ali Akond was present in the court, while attorney general AM
Participation of 30 registered parties in polls is a big success: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader Friday said it is a big success that 30 registered political parties are participating in the 12th general elections slated for January 7. "Thirty former lawmakers, including 15 central leaders of BNP, are participating in the forthcoming polls," he told a press conference on
PM asks BNP to test popularity through polls
UN urges stakeholders for credible polls in country
The United Nations has reiterated its desire to see a "peaceful, inclusive and credible" national election in Bangladesh. "We continue to call on all stakeholders, the government, the political parties to do whatever they can, to promote a peaceful, inclusive, and credible election," Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General Stéphane Dujarric in
EC transferred its 12 officials ahead of polls
12 officials of Election Commission Secretariat have been transferred. On Sunday (August 27), the constitutional institution issued a notification in this regard signed by Assistant Secretary of Election Commission Secretariat Mohammad Shahidur Rahman. According to the notification, Raushan Ara Begum, assistant secretary of the election support-1 branch of the Election Commission
It’s not possible to go to polls under AL : BNP
BNP on Saturday told the visiting Election Exploratory Mission from the European Union (EU) that it is not possible for their party to join the next national election under the current Awami League government. "We've told them that there's no question of going to elections under this regime, it is not
Next general polls to be held in time: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has categorically said the next general election in Bangladesh will be held in time and the democratic process will be continued. "People are the sole owners of their votes, they will cast their votes whoever they like. Whoever gets the verdict from the people will form the
All set to hold BCC polls today
A total of 1500 Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) and other election materials reached 126 polling stations ahead of the Barishal City Corporation election billed for Monday. The presiding officers received the EVMs from Shilpakala Academy in the city on Sunday. According to Election Commission, 126 presiding officers will perform their duties at
World with country for fair polls, free press: BNP
BNP senior leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said the entire democratic world is now with Bangladesh for a creditable election, ensuring human rights and press freedom. "It's not only the United States, but also the entire world consciences are now with the people of Bangladesh. All the democracy-loving and freedom-loving