NCP's Nahid calls on Jamaat ameer
National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam called on Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman in the capital on Sunday.He disclosed the information on his verified Facebook page.Sources say they discussed the existing situation of the country and the upcoming national elections.talhabinhabib@yahoo.com
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EC declares 58 nominations valid on second day of hearings
The Election Commission (EC) approved 58 more appeals on the nomination papers rejected by the returning officers on Sunday, the second day of hearings.Besides, seven appeals were ruled out and six others kept pending to give verdict on them later after the appellants meet the requirements suggested at the hearings.Mahmudur...
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Tarique to kick off BNP's poll campaign from Sylhet on Jan 22
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman will formally launch his party's election campaign for the 13th national parliamentary election from Sylhet on January 22, reports UNB."Tarique Rahman will go to Sylhet on January 22. However, the detailed tour plan is yet to be finalised," his Press Secretary Saleh Shibly told the news...
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NCP to appoint 'ambassadors' in 270 constituencies
FE REPORT The National Citizen Party (NCP) has announced constituency-based programmes across the country to ensure a "yes" vote in the upcoming referendum.In this regard, it will appoint "ambassadors" in 270 constituencies, particularly in areas where the party does not have its own candidates.Mahabub Alam, joint chief coordinator of the...
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Law and order meeting on upcoming polls held
The Election Commission (EC) on Sunday held a law and order coordination meeting with 16 divisions and agencies, including the armed forces, ahead of the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad Election and the Referendum, reports BSS.The meeting began at 9:00 am at the conference room of the Election Commission at Agargaon...
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JaPa expects strong showing in 40-70 seats: Shameem Haider
Jatiya Party (JaPa) Secretary General Barrister Shameem Haider Patwary on Sunday said his party is confident of performing strongly in 40 to 70 seats if the upcoming national election is held in a fair environment with a level playing field, reports UNB."The voting field is very fluid. If there is...
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ICT prosecutors seek indictment of Joy, Palak
Prosecutors at the International Crimes Tribunal have applied for the framing of charges against Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, and former ICT state minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak, accusing them of involvement in crimes against humanity by shutting down internet services during the July 2024...
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EC distributes leaflets on referendum, national election
The Election Commission (EC) has taken measures to widely distribute banners and leaflets prepared for the upcoming referendum and the 13th National Parliament Election 2026 to be held on February 12, reports BSS.To create awareness among the public on the occasion of the referendum, 15,000 eco-friendly banners have been printed...
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Court freezes 41 bank A/Cs of former Rajshahi mayor Liton, family
A Dhaka court has ordered the attachment of 41 bank accounts belonging to former Rajshahi mayor AHM Khairuzzaman Liton and members of his family, reports bdnews24.com.The order was issued on Sunday by Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Sabbir Faez after the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) sought the move as part of...
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