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BNP won’t compromise on women rights: Fakhrul

THAKURGAON, Feb 9 (UNB): BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said his party would remain uncompromising in protecting the rights of all citizens, particularly mothers and sisters."BNP will be uncompromising in protecting the rights of all citizens, especially the rights of mothers and sisters, regardless of whether...

Writ seeks cancellation of Nahid's candidature

A writ petition has been filed with the High Court (HC) seeking the cancellation of National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam's candidature for the Dhaka-11 constituency, alleging that he holds dual citizenship of the Commonwealth of Dominica.Shamim Ahmed, a Jatiya Party nominee for the constituency, filed the petition on...

80pc parties, candidates have trust in EC: AFED

With the preparations for the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad election gathering pace across the country, more than 80 per cent political parties and candidates have voiced strong trust in the Election Commission (EC), according to a report.The Alliance for Fair Election and Democracy () held talks with political party representatives...

Some EC activities appear influenced: Asif Mahmud

National Citizen Party (NCP) spokesperson Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan has alleged that some activities of the Election Commission (EC) appear to be influenced by certain quarters, reports BSS."Some activities of the Election Commission give us the impression that they are being carried out under influence," he said, citing an example...

Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (SUJON)

Badiul Alam Majumdar, secretary of Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (SUJON), speaking at a press conference on 'What kind of manifesto does each party have?' at the Jatiya Press Club in the capital on Monday. — Focus Bangla

Manna quits Dhaka-18 polls race, citing high campaign spending

Nagorik Oikko President Mahmudur Rahman Manna has withdrawn from contesting in the Dhaka-18 seat in the national election, though he remains a candidate in Bogura-2, reports bdnews24.com.Manna announced the decision on Sunday night through a Facebook post. Attempts to reach him by phone later were unsuccessful.He wrote, "I am currently...

4,833 inmates cast postal votes so far

A total of 295 inmates across the country cast their votes through postal ballots on Sunday, reports UNB.With this, the total number of inmates who have voted through postal ballots over the past six days rose to 4,833, as part of the ongoing voting process ahead of the polls scheduled...