AL welcomes BNP's decision to file cases against poll results
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said on Sunday BNP has nothing to do except lodging complaints and cases after their miserable defeat in the 11th parliamentary elections, reports BSS."Everyone has right to lodge cases against any election result… We welcome the decision of lodging cases from the BNP's district...
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Khaleda's health condition worsening, claims BNP
BNP alleged on Sunday that its Chairperson Khaleda Zia's health condition has deteriorated as the government is not ensuring her proper treatment in jail, reports UNB."Though Khaleda Zia's health condition continues to deteriorate, she is not given treatment. She's suffering from serious pains in her eyes while she's unable to...
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AL reveals names of chairman candidates
The ruling Awami League on Sunday announced the names of chairman candidates for the second phase of upazila parishad elections in 122 upazilas scheduled to be held on March 18, reports UNB.AL General Secretary Obaidul Quader announced the names at a press conference at the party President Sheikh Hasina's Dhanmondi...
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AL picks two more candidates for JS women reserved seats
Awami League has picked two more women candidates to contest the elections to the reserved seats of the 11th parliament, reports UNB.Besides, it has nominated Anwar Sadat Samrat as its chairman candidate for the election to Panchagarh Zila Parishad.The ruling party on Saturday finalised the contenders at a joint meeting...
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Bobby Hajjaj pulls out of DNCC mayoral race
Five mayoral contenders will now contest the by-polls to Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) as Jatiya Ganotantrik Andolan candidate Bobby Hajjaj has quit the electoral race, reports UNB.Hajjaj withdrew his candidature within the stipulated time that expired on Saturday, said Returning Officer Abul Kashem.The remaining candidates are - Awami League's...
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Malaysian, Armenian PMs greet Hasina
More world leaders including the prime ministers of Malaysia and Armenia have extended their heartfelt congratulations to Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on her assumption of office as the prime minister for the fourth time, reports BSS."I wish to extend my warmest and sincere congratulations to Your Excellency on your...
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‘Follow PM's patriotism for country's betterment’
RANGPUR, Feb 10 (BSS): Chief Coordinator (SDG Affairs) at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Md Abul Kalam Azad has called for following example of patriotism and hard work of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for betterment of the country."We have to participate in the struggles for developing the country under the...
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DNCC mayoral hopefuls receive poll symbols
The Election Commission on Sunday allocated symbols among the candidates vying for the post of mayor in the by-polls to Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), reports UNB. Atiqul Islam of Awami League has got 'Boat' symbol and Jatiya Party mayoral aspirant Shafin Ahmed has received "Plough" symbol. Besides, independent candidate...
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