Many would remember that during the previous BNP regime, a District Minister post was created through a notification. A case was filed against this in the High Court and in their judgment Justice Khairul Haq and Justice Fazle Kabir quashed this notification and declared it unconstitutional for Members of Parliament to contest local elections as […]
GM Quader said, “We cannot consider the ruling party as a political party. Awami League has now lost its political character. A political party will have a pro-people program and ideology, which is not present in the Awami League. “They are now trying to replace the republic with monarchy, totalitarianism or dictatorship.” The JPA president […]
Whatever anyone is saying, anywhere, the Election Commission has nothing to do with it. He said, if anyone had complained that a candidate was spending more before the release of the gazette, the commission would have investigated the matter and taken action. However, Badiul Alam Majumdar, secretary of Shushasoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujaan), disagrees with the […]
Emphasizing the government's commitment to maintaining democracy, he said, “The Prime Minister is thinking about maintaining a fair democratic process in the country. So, what other countries say is not our major concern.” Regarding BNP, the Home Minister alleged that the party got only 30 seats in the 2008 elections because people were well aware […]
The ruling party will nominate candidates for 48 of the 50 reserved seats, while the average number of candidates for each seat is 32. According to party sources, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will deliver a speech in front of all the interested candidates and decide on the nominations with the board. Later, she will leave […]
United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has expressed commitment to enhance bilateral economic and security partnership to help Bangladesh graduate from LDC status. “I am writing to underline my commitment to strengthen the growing economic and security partnership between our countries and to support Bangladesh’s exit from LDC status,” he said in a letter […]
A journalist tried to find out about the current status of visa restrictions, as national elections in Bangladesh do not reflect the will of the people. In response, Vedant Patel said, “I have no updates or changes to give when it comes to policy. My understanding is that these policies don’t end just because the […]
BNP to investigate election violence
Addressing the rally, Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader said, “There will be peace, democracy and development rallies in all metropolitan cities, districts and upazilas on January 30. On that day, armed with red-green flags, you will say how democracy, peace and development will happen. Our leaders and workers will remain alert across the country.” […]
He also described the January 7 elections as a moral defeat for the government. Addressing the program, BNP Vice President Mohammad Shahjahan said that the January 7 elections proved that people do not want this government. If BNP leaders and workers perform their duties properly, the government will be forced to dissolve this Parliament and […]
In his explanation, M Inayatur Rahman wrote, the Appellate Division reviewed Articles 123 (3), 148 (1)(2B)(3), 72 (3) and the Representation of the People Order, 1972, when it delivered its judgement. He has written this in accordance with the Constitution [Article 123 (3)]There are two reasons for holding parliamentary elections – first, because of the […]
The Awami League left six seats for the three partners of the 14-party alliance – the Workers’ Party, the Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) and the Jatiya Party (JP). Only two of them reached Parliament. Awami League sources said the partners would not get a share of the seats reserved for women with their two seats, […]
In the current scenario, independent MPs have the opportunity to form a non-partisan alliance and petition the Speaker of Parliament to nominate the opposition from among themselves. However, discussions with several independent MPs revealed that most of them are reluctant to join the opposition. Despite being an independent MP, he prefers to associate himself with […]
Earlier, another journalist asked the spokesperson about the UN Secretary General’s plans on the return of Rohingyas living in Bangladesh, citing declining aid and rising criminal crimes in the region. Stéphane Dujarric stressed voluntary and dignified repatriation, saying, “First of all, no one should be repatriated. No refugee should be sent back against his or […]
“Our diverse nations are bound by shared values that are reflected in our Charter, including peace, democracy and sustainable development,” he said. In this regard, he noted that Bangladesh’s active participation and leadership in the Commonwealth is highly appreciated by its members, including issues of ocean management and climate change, digital innovation, trade and investment, […]