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Survey signals high turnout, shifting votes

With the 13th national parliamentary election approaching, a new nationwide survey suggests that voters are not only paying close attention but are also prepared to turn out in large numbers. Nearly nine in ten respondents said they intend to cast their ballots, reflecting a level of enthusiasm that researchers say...

Misusing religion to mislead people not acceptable: Fakhrul

THAKURGAON, Jan 4 (UNB): BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said that spreading confusion in the name of religion is unacceptable and has no place in proper politics."They speak in the name of Islam but deceive people, claiming that voting for the 'Scale' symbol will ensure entry...

Dhaka-13 candidates pledge to combat terrorism, narcotics

Candidates of Dhaka-13 constituency have vowed to combat terrorism and narcotics, restore canals, and implement full digitalisation of public services. They made the commitments while speaking at a programme styled 'Electoral Manifesto Presentation and Announcement to Comply Electoral Code of Conduct' organised by the returning officer of Dhaka-13 at a...

July Charter written in blood: Ali Riaz

Prof Ali Riaz, special assistant to the Chief Adviser, said although the printed copies appear in black ink, every letter of the July National Charter was written with the blood of the people of Bangladesh.He made the remarks while speaking at a discussion titled "Public Awareness Campaign on the Referendum...

Ballot seals seized in Lakshmipur, Jamaat leader sued

LAKSHMIPUR, Feb 4 (UNB): Police have filed a case against two people, including a Jamaat-e-Islami leader, after seizing six illegally made ballot seals in Lakshmipur.The accused are Sourav Hossain Sharif, secretary of Jamaat's Ward No. 4 unit of Lakshmipur municipality and the son of Mohammad Shajahan of South Banchanagar area...

IAB unveils 30-pt manifesto, vows to prioritise Shariah

Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) has unveiled its 30-point election manifesto, pledging to run the country by giving precedence to Shariah law in pursuit of what it described as 'permanent peace' and the 'total liberation of humanity,' reports bdnews24.com.The party said if elected, it would introduce a 'morally rich, action-oriented, and...

BNP fails to field credible candidates in polls: Nahid

National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener and Jamaat-led 11-party alliance candidate for the Dhaka-11 constituency Nahid Islam has said the BNP has failed to field any 'credible challenger' in the national election scheduled for February 12, reports UNB.Talking to reporters during electioneering in the capital's Malibagh on Wednesday, Nahid alleged that...