Alleging that BNP is facing bar to election campaigning, the party seeks security from police to conduct electioneering safely for the next 18 days.

The High Court (HC) questions the legality of the Election Commission’s decision to appoint deputy commissioners and divisional commissioners as returning officers for the upcoming general election slated for December 30.

The government wants to hold a “controlled election as per its plan” thus leaving the public in apprehension whether a free and fair election will be held, top leaders of Left Democratic Alliance say.

BNP’s Standing Committee Member Barrister Moudud Ahmed claims that if the upcoming elections are even 50 percent fair, then there will be no “news” of the ruling Awami League after the December 30 general elections.

The Supreme Court (SC) extends its chamber judge’s order that stayed a High Court order clearing the way for BNP leaders Ruhul Kuddus Talukder Dulu and Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku to run the December 30 election.

The Election Commission (EC) says it is embarrassed over yesterday's attack on BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir's motorcade in Thakurgaon and a clash in Noakhali where a Jubo League leader is killed.

Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda yesterday instructed judicial magistrates across the country to maintain the election atmosphere and make sure there is no destability in the heat of the campaigns.

The lack of a congenial election atmosphere was casting doubt over the credibility of the upcoming parliamentary polls, speakers said at a discussion yesterday.

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl R Miller yesterday laid emphasis on ensuring a favourable environment so that all political parties can continue peaceful election campaign throughout the country freely as the crucial national election takes place on December 30.

The Awami League and Jatiya Oikyafront will formally start their electioneering today, with top leaders of both the sides attending the campaigns.

The High Court (HC) drops from its hearing list a writ petition filed by Jatiya Party leader Ruhul Amin Hawlader challenging the Election Commission's rejection of the appeal against cancellation of his nomination papers for contesting in the upcoming national election.

Contestants in the December 30 election officially received electoral symbol and a copy of the electoral code of conduct from returning officers yesterday.

Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda yesterday urged judicial magistrates to perform their duties neutrally to gain people's confidence and ensure a fair election.

Ahead of the December 30 polls, the European Union along with Norway, Switzerland called upon the Bangladesh government, the Election Commission and other stake holders to protect and uphold the citizens' right to vote, freedom of expression and right to peaceful assembly.

The High Court today will rule on whether BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia can run for the December 30 general election.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has rubbished claims of meeting officials in Pakistan embassy saying it is “a despicable rumour”.

The High Court turns down the appeal of BNP’s Abdul Wadud Bhuiyan seeking legality to run for elections from Khagrachhari constituency.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, also the President of Awami League, will formally inaugurate the election campaign of the ruling party from Tungipara on December 12.

The High Court today issued a contempt of court rule against the chief election commissioner, four election commissioners and Election Commission’s secretary for not allowing Oikyaboddho Nagorik Andolon to run the upcoming general election.

Aggrieved at getting only 29 seats from the ruling Awami League, the Jatiya Party has decided to field its candidates in 145 other constituencies.