The UK has said that standards of credible and fair competitions were not consistently met during the 12th parliamentary election of Bangladesh

The United States has said the January 7 national elections were not "free and fair"

The way the election has been held this time has made us worried about the future of democracy in the country.

A section of foreign observers yesterday urged the Bangladesh Election Commission to take strong steps against those involved in electoral violence.

With the unofficial results of the 12th national polls out, the question now is what will the opposition in parliament look like.

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk yesterday voiced distress that the environment for Sunday’s polls was marred by violence and repression of opposition candidates and supporters.

Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal said the Election Commission has provided an accurate percentage of the voter turnout in the 12th national polls held Sunday, and it welcomes anyone who wants to challenge the data.

Dhaka district had the lowest voter turnout in Sunday’s election, with only 25 percent vote cast, according to Election Commission data.

Kader, Murad face embarrassing defeats

BNP Standing Committee member Abdul Moyeen Khan today demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and cancellation of yesterday’s "dummy election"

Bhutan has congratulated Prime Minister and Awami league President Sheikh Hasina for the landslide victory in the 12th National Parliamentary Election of Bangladesh

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma has congratulated Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her election victory on behalf of the Government of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Commission is yet to announce full list of winners

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has congratulated Prime Minister and Awami league President Sheikh Hasina for the successful holding of the 12th National parliamentary election and her party's win

The only escape from this dire situation lies within ourselves, particularly the youth.

Palak bagged 1,35,688 votes while his nearest rival independent candidate with eagle symbol got 43,019 votes

Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina directed party leaders and activists not to bring out any victory processions after the declaration of election results.

Awami League President Sheikh Hasina’s strategy to make the election look competitive worked well, so much so that over a dozen heavyweights came tumbling down yesterday.

In some constituencies, the voter turnout in the afternoon was supposedly four and a half times that of the morning but it could not go passed 40 percent.

This election was very difficult for the people to comprehend, said election observer Sharmeen Murshid.