SHARIATPUR: BNP alleged that leaders and activists of Awami League attacked on an election rally of its Shariatpur-3 (Gosairhat-Damudya-Bhedarganj) candidate in Gosairhat upazila of the district. The incident happened in front of Muktijoddha Bhaban of Gosairhat upazila around 11 am on

MANIKGANJ: Manikganj district unit BNP Organizing Secretary SA Jinnah Kabir was sent to jail in an arson case.  Manikganj Chief Judicial Magistrate Court issued the order after rejecting a bail plea Monday (Dec 24). Jinnah Kabir was supposed to contest in the 11th parliamentary

DHAKA: Prime Minister also Awami League President Sheikh Hasina said her aim is to ensure advancement in fates of the countrymen and she is pursuing this aim. “The upcoming elections is very important. The BNP-Jamaat coalition government couldn’t provide people anything. All they

DHAKA: Jatiya Oikyafront leader and Gonoforum President Dr Kamal Hossain is set to brief journalists on Monday (Dec 24) afternoon about the country's overall political situation and election atmosphere. The press meet is scheduled to be held at the central office of Oikyafront in

DHAKA: There is no possible legal way of barring 25 Jamaat-e-Islami candidates from participating in the 11th parliamentary elections, by cancelling their candidature. Election Commission (EC) Secretary Helaluddin Ahmed made the disclosure at a press briefing at Nirbachan Bhaban Sunday

THAKURGAON: BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir addressed a brief rally on Balita Para Madrasha Ground in Thakurgaon on Sunday (Dec 24), as part of campaign for the upcoming national elections. He urged attendees to bring a change in the current situation of the country.

DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was warmly welcomed upon her arrival at her father in-law’s residence in Pirgonj upazila during her tour to Rangpur for election campaign Sunday (Dec 23). The Awami League president was given flowers at ‘Joy Sadan’, the residence of her husband

DHAKA: Jatiya Oikyafront leader and Gonoforum President Dr Kamal Hossain will brief journalists on Monday (Dec 24) about the country's overall political situation and election atmosphere. The press meet will be held at the central office of Oikyafront in city’s Purana Paltan area

PABNA: Al least three leaders of ruling party sustained injuries as some unidentified miscreants ransacked the election campaign office of Awami League in Bhangura town on Saturday (Dec 22) night. A group of masked men attacked AL election camp located at Ward no 7 of the municipal

DHAKA:  BNP standing committee member Nazrul Islam Khan claimed that there is no Jamaat-e-Islami candidate contesting in the 11th national election slated for December 30. “BNP’s symbol 'Sheaf of Paddy' is given to them. Jamaat didn't nominate them, but BNP," he said.

MYMENSINGH:  Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda asked law enforcement agencies to ensure special security for minorities during voting.   Asking law enforcement agencies to remain alert, CEC said there is no scope to foil election by torturing minorities and creating

NOAKHALI: Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said the women folk have received large-scale empowerment during the regime of Sheikh Hasina led government. “After independence, the Sheikh-Hasina led current government is the most women-friendly one. Women have become much

NILPHAMARI: BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir urged leaders and activists to guard polling stations on the day of the 11th national election slated for December 30. Mirza Fakhrul said, “Guard voting centers on the day of voting, so that your deposit stays safe,

DHAKA: Jatiya Oikyafront, the main opposition alliance, has announced fresh five days of programs ahead of the 11th national election slated for December 30. Jaglul Haider Afrik, Steering Committee member of the alliance, made the announcement through a press conference in city on

NARAYANGANJ:  BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir’s motorcade was halted by police in Nayabari area of Naryanganj on suspicion of possible attack in Madanpur of the district on Friday (December 21).  Mirza Fakhrul was scheduled to attend an election rally on

DHAKA: Golam Maula Rony, the BNP-nominated candidate for Patuakhali-3, was sued in a case filed under the Digital Security Act over a phone conversation which earlier leaked on social media. Mehedi Masud, an associate professor of Galachipa Mohila College, joint-convener of the ruling

DHAKA: Golam Maula Rony, the BNP-nominated candidate for Patuakhali-3, was sued in a case filed under the Digital Security Act over a phone conversation which earlier leaked on social media. Mehedi Masud, an associate professor of Galachipa Mohila College, joint-convener of the ruling

DHAKA: BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir expressed his doubt over holding the 11th national election, slated for December 30, in a fair manner. Mirza Fakhrul said: “I, astonishingly, notice that Election Commission (EC), administration and judiciary got united to

DHAKA: Opposition alliance Jatiya Oikyafront Convener Dr Kamal Hossain has called a press briefing at the coalition’s central office in Purana Paltan.  The briefing has been rescheduled to 3pm Friday (Dec 21) from Thursday (Dec 20). Gono Forum Media Coordinator Latiful Bari Hamim

DHAKA:   Election Commission (EC) postponed election in Gaibandha-3 (Palashbari-Sadullapur) constituency following the death of Oikyafront candidate Dr TIM Fazle Rabbi. EC secretary Helaluddin Ahmed briefed reporters about the decision from Nirbachon Bhaban in city’s Agargaon on