Russia denies BNP allegation of influencing polls

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

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

PM asks BNP to test popularity through polls

Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina today urged BNP to participate in the 12th national election slated for January 7 to examine whom the people want to see in power. "Let's join the election to see how far one can run and to know whom the people want

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