AL to start selling nomination form Nov 9

Amid disagreement in political parties over different issues ahead of the 11th national election, ruling Awami League has decided to start selling its nomination papers among aspirants from November 9.
6 November 2018, 12:51 PM

JP to meet EC tomorrow

In response to Jatiya Party’s call for a meeting, the Election Commission invites the party at the commission.
6 November 2018, 11:14 AM

Badruddoza writes to president for dialogue

Juktofront Chairman and Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh (BDB) President Dr AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury writes to President Abdul Hamid for a dialogue for holding the upcoming general election in a free and fair manner.
6 November 2018, 06:16 AM

Hasina for meaningful election

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday expressed her optimism that the country was heading towards a meaningful election and its development would continue in the coming years.
5 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Defer unveiling of polls schedule

Jatiya Oikyafront plans to hold a road march towards Rajshahi and two rallies in Khulna and Mymensingh next week to mount pressure on the government to meet its seven-point demand, including election under a non-partisan government.
5 November 2018, 18:00 PM

JP wants polls as per constitution

Jatiya Party (JP) begins dialogue with Awami League-led 14-party alliance at Gono Bhaban this evening over the upcoming general election.
5 November 2018, 14:12 PM

Tariqul laid to rest in Jashore

BNP standing committee member and former minister Tariqul Islam, who died at a hospital in Dhaka on November 4, is laid to rest at Jashore Karbala Graveyard.
5 November 2018, 12:21 PM

PM to brief media about dialogue on Nov 8 or 9: Quader

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will brief media about the outcomes of the ongoing dialogue with political parties either on November 8 or 9, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says.
5 November 2018, 08:35 AM

Kader joins Oikyafront

Veteran freedom fighter Kader Siddique and his party Krishak Sramik Janata League (KSJL) yesterday joined the Jatiya Oikyafront, a newly floated political alliance.
5 November 2018, 07:30 AM

‘EC yet to decide on polls schedule deferral’

The Election Commission has not taken any decision yet to defer the date of announcing the schedule for the 11th parliamentary election, EC Secretary Helal Uddin says.
5 November 2018, 07:22 AM

Ashraf seriously ill with cancer

Public Administration Minister and senior Awami League leader Syed Ashraful Islam is undergoing treatment in Bangkok with serious ailment.
4 November 2018, 15:56 PM

Oikyafront leaders meet at Moudud’s chamber

Leaders of the Jatiya Oikyafront holds a meeting in the backdrop of seeking another round of election talk with ruling Awami League.
4 November 2018, 14:43 PM

Islami Oikyajote invited to Gono Bhaban Nov 6

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina invites Islami Oikyajote over to Gono Bhaban to discuss over the upcoming national election.
4 November 2018, 14:12 PM

EC finalises EVM-included electoral code

The Election Commission finalises the electoral code for upcoming parliamentary election, which includes use of electronic voting machines (EVMs).
4 November 2018, 11:42 AM

What we mean by a fair election

As the national election approaches, many questions are creeping into the minds of the concerned citizens and ordinary non-partisan people and voters.
3 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Oikyafront to write to PM again for dialogue

Jatiya Oikyafront will again write to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina tomorrow for holding talks with the newly formed alliance to discuss over the upcoming general election.
3 November 2018, 16:08 PM

Election schedule by this week: EC secy

The Election Commission is all set to announce the schedule for the 11th parliamentary election by this week, Election Commission (EC) Secretary Helal Uddin Ahmed says.
3 November 2018, 15:47 PM

Manna slams govt for holding talks with 14-party components

Nagarik Oikya Convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna criticises the government for holding dialogue with the components of the 14-party alliance.
3 November 2018, 11:58 AM

No more dialogue after Nov 7: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today says it would not be possible to hold any more dialogue with the political parties after November 7 as there will be several other issues like nomination, alliance, and equations to consider after the announcement of polls schedule.
3 November 2018, 09:11 AM

BNP announces nationwide programme to mark ‘Solidarity Day’ on Nov 7

BNP announces a two-day countrywide programme to mark “National Revolution and Solidarity Day” on November 7.
3 November 2018, 08:45 AM