Warns EC Ahsan Habib

Mahbubuzzaman Ahmed, younger brother of Social Welfare Minister and Awami League candidate Nuruzzaman Ahmed, today took part in the election campaign of independent candidate Sirajul Haque in Lalmonirhat-2 constituency (Aditmari-Kaliganj upazila) in the national elections

Since the foiled BNP rally on October 28, the political situation has heated up with near-constant blockades and hartals. This has resulted in sustained violence across the country, with railway passengers and infrastructure becoming major targets

At least four people were injured in a clash between supporters of Awami League candidate Mahbubur Rahman Helal and supporters of independent candidate Abdur Rashid in Jamalpur's Sarishabari Upazila this afternoon

Former chairman of the Bangladesh Human Rights Commission Prof Mizanur Rahman strongly criticised Awami League presidium member and Agriculture Minister Abdur Razzaque for his recent statement that imprisoned BNP leaders were offered release on condition of participating in the election

Ruling Awami League nominated candidates Shamim Haque and Enamul Haque Babul, have gotten permission today from the Supreme Court to contest the January 7 upcoming national election

Leaders and activists of the ruling Awami League and its associate bodies have started gathering in front of the capital's Institution of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB) to take part in the party's a Bijoy Rally

The Supreme Court today affirmed a High Court order that upheld the Election Commission's decision to cancel the nomination paper of Awami League-nominated candidate Shammi Ahmed due to her dual citizenships

Fire could not have spread so quickly without petrol, says bomb disposal unit

BNP on Monday said senior ruling party leader and Agriculture Minister Abdur Razzaque’s comments on the jailed BNP leaders have exposed that the political violence over BNP’s October 28 grand rally and subsequent arrests and jailing of opposition leaders was a premeditated plan by Prime Minister

One hundred and fifty-four eminent citizens yesterday expressed concern over an “ill-attempt to thwart” the January 7 parliamentary election in the country.

As the nation gears up for the upcoming national election, the printing press industry anticipates a familiar surge in activity, traditionally marked by a boom preceding every electoral contest.

The allocation of symbols for the upcoming national polls started yesterday, with eagle being the most preferred one for independent candidates.

The Election Commission has decided to send ballot papers to all polling centres, except for those in remote and hard-to-reach areas, on the morning of the election day in efforts to increase transparency.

Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal yesterday declined to comment on whether the January 7 polls would be accepted nationally and internationally.

The High Court yesterday upheld the Election Commission’s decisions to scrap the candidacies of Awami League leaders Shamim Haque, Shammi Ahmed and Enamul Haque Babul.

Awami League will announce its election manifesto on December 27.

The Election Commission will start training over 9 lakh polling officials across the country from today.

The Awami League has chosen to entrust  children of veteran party leaders  in six constituencies of Chattogram for the upcoming national polls. Reflecting a pattern seen in Bangladesh and across South Asian politics, these nominees, now the torchbearers of their political dynasties, include four re-nominees and two newcomers vying for victory under the “boat” symbol.

Candidates across the country began their electoral campaigns right after being allocated symbols by returning officers yesterday.