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Sources in the Election Reform Commission say that they have agreed to bring some changes in the format of the election affidavit. They wish to recommend a separate section for details of property owned by candidates abroad. Speaking to Prothom Alo in this regard, Election Reform Commission chief Badiul Alam Majumdar said, “Without verification, the […]
India's weather bureau said on Thursday that extreme heat conditions will continue in many states till the weekend. This includes parts of the eastern state of Bihar, where five districts will go to polls on Friday and which recorded temperatures 5.1 degrees Celsius above the seasonal average this week. The state of Karnataka in the […]
Britain said it noted “serious concerns” over the voting process, while the United States said “claims of interference or fraud should be fully investigated”. Acting Interior Minister Gohar Ijaz defended the “difficult decision” to suspend mobile phone services on security grounds. “We were fully aware that the suspension of mobile services would impact the transmission […]
Halima Shafiq, a 22-year-old psychology student who became a first-time voter, said she believes in the importance of voting. “I believe in democracy. I want a government that can make Pakistan safe for girls,” she told AFP in Islamabad. Syed Tassawar, a 39-year-old construction worker, said: “My only fear is whether my vote will be […]
He said more bluntly on X, “Fears of vote tampering and rigging are rife, and with good reason.” Earlier, millions of Pakistanis braved the harsh winter and the threat of terrorist attacks to vote. “My only fear is whether my vote will be counted for the same party for which I cast it,” said Syed […]
Speaking regarding Rohingya returns, Yao Wen said that China, Bangladesh and Myanmar are trying to initiate the returns. Rohingyas are guests in this country. Apart from this, support of the international community is also needed in this regard. China is seeing that many countries do not want the return of Rohingya. Addressing the seminar, Chinese […]
Jahangir Alam, Secretary of the Election Commission Secretariat, told Prothom Alo that preparations for the National Parliament elections are currently going on. The schedule of these elections is expected to be announced in mid-November. However, as of now, the Commission has not taken a final decision on the exact date of the elections. Meanwhile, concerns […]
Islamist parties are undergoing various polarizations ahead of the upcoming national elections. The process of forming an alliance with 15-20 parties having good relations with the ruling Awami League is underway. All these are Islamic parties. There is also another initiative to form an alliance with Qaumi Madrassa-based parties led by Charmonai Pir’s party Islami […]
Responding to a question on whether he endorsed the remarks on the election made by his predecessor Itō Naoki, envoy Iwama Kiminori said, “I have no idea about what my predecessor said. However, I Will refrain myself from commenting on this issue as elections are an internal matter of Bangladesh. On 14 November 2022, the […]
The BNP will once again march in the capital on February 9 and 12 to pressurize the government with its 10-point demands, which include holding the next general elections under a caretaker government. BNP general secretary Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir announced the new programs at a press conference at the Gulshan office of the BNP […]
“The budget makes the need to once again accelerate the virtuous cycle of investment and job creation. Capital investment is being increased by 33% to Rs 10 trillion for the third consecutive year.” When he revealed the big jump, MPs from the ruling party thumped tables as the camera panned towards Modi. The lack of […]
Hasina called upon political parties and organizations that believe in democracy and the rule of law not to harbor any ideas that obstruct the procedure laid down by the Constitution to govern the country. Hasina said the Election Commission, restored under the new law, has financial independence. Awami League is the party of the people. […]
The Prime Minister came down heavily on the so-called intellectuals whom he described as “intellectually challenged intellectuals” for conspiring to remove a democratic or legal government like the AL government with the aim of bringing in an undemocratic or illegal government. “How come people who have conscience and humanity support terrorists who commit arson?” she […]
