Silent, empty polling station On election day, 7 January, voter turnout was very low at most centers in Dhaka and other major cities. At many centres, no polling agents were seen except those representing candidates using the boat symbol. Even the Chief Election Commissioner himself said after casting his vote that he did not find […]
This change in Awami League politics, where the interests of businessmen are given priority and importance, did not happen overnight. The process has been accelerated by its 15 years in power. This change gradually reached its peak and became visible when the value of people's votes decreased. With poll-less elections and votes cast the night […]
In this regard, a notification has been issued by the Public Security Division of the Home Ministry on May 28. The police department will monitor this work. Previously, medals and ribbons were simultaneously awarded to police members who performed their duties in the 9th, 10th and 11th parliamentary elections in 2021.
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 […]
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.” […]