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, […]
Quader said the election would have been more competitive had the BNP participated. “Nevertheless, the election was not voter-free and non-competitive, although the BNP did not participate in it. The party’s election boycott is part of a conspiracy against the sovereignty of the country.” The senior AL leader claimed that despite the participation of all […]
Sharing his experience, CEC said, “The path to elections was not so easy. The elections were completed with the combined efforts of everyone. The nation felt relieved, even if temporarily, and the Election Commission also felt relieved. He addressed the ongoing criticism, saying that there are still criticisms, but they do not take into account […]
Such a pitiful plight of the so-called opposition Jatiya Party in Parliament is hardly unexpected in the background of the parliamentary history of the country. But what is unexpected and unacceptable is the hide and seek being played by the present leadership of the party. After giving various negative indications regarding the party’s participation in […]
On the other hand, the main opposition party BNP has firmly stuck to its decision of not participating in this election, yet it has not suffered any major breakdown. The Islamic Movement also boycotted the elections, but the party has accumulated significant political influence in recent years and expanded its voter base. Interestingly, this is […]
The ruling Awami League is once again facing infighting centered on the recently concluded 12th parliamentary elections. Ahead of the voting, threats and counter-threats as well as clashes took place between supporters of party-nominated and independent candidates associated with Awami League politics at various places in the country. Weapon firing and sporadic clashes were also […]
Whether a person or a political party will participate or vote in an election depends on their choice. The fairness of the electoral process depends on whether election-related human rights, as outlined in the above booklet, are ensured throughout the duration of the electoral process. Since electoral rights are not collective rights but individual rights, […]
