11th Bangladesh National Election

Dec 30 polls ‘lopsided’

The United States has said unlawful or political killings, forced disappearances, life-threatening prison conditions, freedom of speech
13 March 2019

BNP failed to plunge Dec 30 polls into controversy: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says BNP has failed to plunge the December 30 national election into controversy even after knocking at the doors of its foreign friends.
2 February 2019

HC rejects petition on oath taking of MPs

The High Court rejects the writ petition filed challenging the legality of oath taking of the lawmakers elected on the December 30 general elections.
17 January 2019

High price for 'loyalty to BNP'

The national election of December 30 has turned the life of Mofiz Uddin upside down -- and all for supporting BNP.
9 January 2019

All election camps to be removed soon: Sayeed Khokon

Dhaka South City Corporation mayor Sayeed Khokon says all the temporary election camps set up during the 11th national polls will be removed within the quickest possible time.
5 January 2019

No comment

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday said she would not say anything about Sunday's national election.
3 January 2019

EC asks for arranging oath-taking ceremony tomorrow

The Election Commission (EC) sends a letter to the parliament secretary for taking necessary preparation to organise the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected lawmakers of the 11th general election.
2 January 2019

Cops foil demo over fresh polls under neutral admin

Police evict protesters demanding fresh election under a non-partisan caretaker government in front of Jatiya Press Club.
2 January 2019

UK for credible resolution of complaints on Bangladesh polls irregularities

The United Kingdom urges the Bangladesh authorities for a full, credible and transparent resolution of all complaints related to the conduct of the December 30 general elections.
2 January 2019

UN calls for restraints

Condemning violence in Bangladesh, the United Nations has urged all sides to show restraint and ensure a peaceful post electoral environment in the country.
1 January 2019

New MPs to take oath tomorrow

The newly elected parliament members will be sworn in tomorrow and the new cabinet may take oath on Sunday.
1 January 2019

Four youths 'missing' since eve of polls

Four university students remain missing since they were allegedly picked up by plainclothes men in the capital's Farmgate area on Saturday, the day before national election.
1 January 2019

Falling short by five seats

In the first parliament 45 years ago, none of the parties was recognised as official opposition due to their poor strength in the House.
1 January 2019

Formation of new govt likely by Jan 10: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says the process to form the new government is likely to be completed by January 10.
1 January 2019

3G, 4G back on

Faster internet service has been switched back on 37 hours into its suspension.
1 January 2019

CEC rules out any scope of re-election

Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda rules out any scope of holding fresh election, as demanded by opposition alliance Jatiya Oikyafront.
31 December 2018

Son casts vote on behalf of sick father!

It was 2:42pm when these correspondents entered a voting booth at Lalbagh Government Primary School in Natore sadar. A voter named Mobarak Hossain, 35, told the polling official his serial number -- 169 -- and his name.
30 December 2018

National polls under int'l spotlight

International media widely covered yesterday's national election that saw deadly clashes and accusations of vote rigging.
30 December 2018

Snapshots of Polls Day

Snapshots of Polls Day
30 December 2018

Of Queues and Chaos

Of Queues and Chaos
30 December 2018