Differences among parties risk consensus
Differences among political parties over some reform proposals risk building a consensus on a national charter, potentially delaying the next Jatiya Sangsad elections...
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Left-leaning PM Albanese claims victory in Australian election
Australia鈥檚 left-leaning prime minister Anthony Albanese triumphed Saturday in national elections, crushing his conservative rival in a contest swayed by economic upheaval and Donald Trump...
Australians vote amid concerns over Trump tariffs, living costs
Australians began voting Saturday in a bitterly contested general election, deciding a contest shaped by living costs, climate anxiety and US President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Elections vs reforms
BANGLADESH is moving towards holding the 13th parliamentary elections. Although, a specific date for the elections has not yet announced, the chief adviser to the interim government Muhammad Yunus in an address to the nation has said that the...
Any Rohingya to be dropped from voter list upon identification: EC
The Election Commission has adopted a zero-tolerance policy against the inclusion of Rohingyas in the national voter list, announcing that any person to be identified as Rohingya will be removed immediately.
EC publishes gazette notification declaring BNP鈥檚 Ishraque as DSCC mayor
The Election Commission published a gazette notification declaring BNP leader Ishraque Hossain as the mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation to implement a court verdict as no opinion was received from the law ministry within the stipulated timeframe, election commissioner Abdul Fazal Md Sanaullah said on Wednesday...
Politics, elections, and protocol of dignitaries
THE politicisation of police and the exertion of political control over law enforcement undermine the integrity and impartiality of policing. When police forces become subject to political influence, their priorities may shift from enforcing the law equitably to serving the interests of particular political groups or individuals. This erosion of neutrality can lead to selective...
Timely election stressed for FDI prospects
Investment in Bangladesh could face obstacles if the upcoming national election is not held within the promised timeframe, warned Professor Mustafizur Rahman, distinguished fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue...
Panels file nomination papers for BGMEA election
Candidates from two contesting panels, Sammilita Parishad and Forum, submitted their nomination papers on Saturday for the upcoming Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association election for the 2025-2026 tenure...
Ishraque seeks update on mayoral gazette from CEC
Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Ishraque Hossain on Thursday met chief election commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin to know the update over the publication of the gazette notification declaring him as the mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation...
Selection process marred by irregularities: Bashir
Commerce adviser Sk Bashir Uddin on Wednesday stated that there were widespread irregularities in selection process of TCB card beneficiaries in the past...
Canada election sees record high advanced voting
A record 7.3 million people cast ballots over four days of advanced voting in Canada鈥檚 election, official figures showed Tuesday, in a possible sign of elevated interest in the April 28 poll...
EC seeks law ministry opinion on issuing gazette naming Ishraque DSCC mayor
The Election Commission has written to the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs seeking the latter鈥檚 opinion on publishing a gazette notification declaring Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Ishraq Hossain the mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation.
No reason to wait for election beyond December: BNP
Bangladesh Nationalist Party senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Monday said that the BNP saw no reason to wait beyond December for the 13th national election as the election commission was ready to conduct it after June...
NIDs of Hasina, Rehana, 8 family members locked
The National Identity Registration Division under the Election Commission has locked the National Identity Cards of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and nine of her family members.
BNP seeks left parties鈥� support for movement
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has urged left-leaning political parties to join a proposed movement demanding general elections by December.
EC extends deadline for political party registration
The Election Commission on Sunday announced an extended deadline of June 22 for new political parties to get them registered with the independent statutory body as a pre-requisite for participation in the upcoming 13th general elections.
BNP begins talks with allies for timely elections
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Saturday began discussions with like-minded political parties, which were its allies in the simultaneous movement waged against the immediate past Awami League regime, for building consensus and...
Elections and persons with disabilities
THE democratic integrity of Bangladesh鈥檚 electoral process has been under severe strain for over a decade, as noted by multiple international watchdogs. However, one of the most critically overlooked aspects of this decline is the systematic exclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) from exercising their constitutional right to vote. Despite ratifying international...
No election before reform, Hasina鈥檚 trail: Jamaat chief
Bangladeshis will not accept any election until two key demands are met鈥攙isible trial of Sheikh Hasina and essential political reforms, Jamaat-e-Islami ameer Shafiqur Rahman said on Saturday...
Upcoming election will be a milestone in Bangladesh鈥檚 history: CA Yunus
Reaffirming the government鈥檚 commitment to a free and fair election, chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has said the interim administration is determined to ensure that the upcoming national election serves as a milestone in the country鈥檚 democratic progress...
CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM: BNP agrees on 25 proposals
Bangladesh Nationalist Party standing committee member Salahuddin Ahmed on Thursday said their party agreed on 25 constitutional reform proposals given by the Reform Commission.
Chhatra Odhikar Parishad demands DUCSU polls by June
The Chhatra Odhikar Parishad on Wednesday demanded that the Dhaka University authorities announce a specific timeframe for Dhaka University Central Students鈥� Union elections by May and hold an 鈥榓cceptable, participatory, and competitive鈥� election by June...
Election by June 2026, Yunus assures BNP
Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday assured the Bangladesh Nationalist Party that the next general election would be held by June 2026 as the party urged the government to clarify the actual issue behind the ongoing discussions about the interim government鈥檚 five-year term in office...
EC to unveil electoral work plan by July: commissioner
Election Commissioner Anwarul Islam Sarker on Wednesday said that the Election Commission would publish a printed work plan by July for the 13th parliamentary election...
Elections to be held between next Dec and June: Asif Nazrul
Bangladesh interim government law adviser Asif Nazrul on Wednesday said as per the pledge of chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, the general elections will be held between December 2025 and June 2026.
TALKS WITH YUNUS:聽BNP dissatisfied with unclear election road map
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party, after a meeting with chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday, expressed its dissatisfaction, saying that the government's road map for the next general election lacked clarity....
2 left parties for polls by Dec, NDM for AL ban
The Ganatantrik Biplobi Party and the Biplobi Communist League demanded that the interim government, adopting only election-centric 鈥榚ssential鈥� reforms, must hold the national elections by December...
Preparatory meeting held on printing for national elections
A meeting was held between the officials of the Election Commission and the Directorate of Printing and Publication on Tuesday to assess the demand for materials required for the 13th National Parliament elections, as well as to determine the possible budget and stock.
Fakhrul hopes polls uncertainty to be resolved through dialogue
鈥榃e want to create a new Bangladesh through dialogue and unity. Undoubtedly, that unity will be possible among us..,鈥� he said two day before their meeting the chief justice鈥�
