national election 2024

Modi congratulates PM on polls win, vows support

'We are committed to further strengthen our enduring and people-centric partnership with Bangladesh,' Modi writes on X
8 January 2024, 13:49 PM

Election was controlled by the government: GM Quader

Jatiya Party (JP) Chairman GM Quader and Rangpur-3 lawmaker today said the January 7 national election was "not right" but “controlled”, and no one would trust this government
8 January 2024, 13:04 PM

Bangladesh set precedent of fair, and neutral polls: PM

Bangladesh Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said Bangladesh has successfully set an example of holding free, fair and impartial polls through yesterday's general election
8 January 2024, 12:31 PM

AL wins 222 seats, independents 62: CEC

The Awami League (AL) has won 222 seats out of 298 in the 12th parliamentary election, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal said today
8 January 2024, 11:14 AM

PM holds post-polls press conference

She is speaking on the day after the 12th parliamentary polls, in which her party Awami League secured 223 out of 298 seats.
8 January 2024, 10:13 AM

Bappy Chowdhury expresses interest in politics

Bappy announced his wish to follow his senior colleagues and contemporaries such as Ferdous Ahmed and Mahiya Mahi.
8 January 2024, 08:55 AM

Political parties need to behave more responsibly towards the electorate

The people have to be more alert, assertive, and vocal.
7 January 2024, 14:00 PM
7 January 2024, 10:00 AM

National polls: First hour of voting in pictures

The Daily Star photographers are on the ground to capture the moments at the polling centres across the country.
7 January 2024, 03:46 AM

One more vote, one vote fewer: Why people will and won't go to polls

The Daily Star asked two young voters to explain their decisions as the 12th parliamentary election rolls out.
7 January 2024, 01:00 AM

Can BNP survive the pre-election meltdown?

BNP's retreat to the back foot amid mass arrests and convictions was as remarkable as it was rapid.
4 January 2024, 14:22 PM

Election campaign ends tomorrow morning

Election campaigning for the 12th general election is going to end at 8:00 am tomorrow
4 January 2024, 13:50 PM

The love that people are showing me makes me emotional: Ferdous

In a recent development, the renowned four-time National Film Award-winning actor, Ferdous Ahmed, has transitioned from the glitz of the silver screen to the gritty streets of Dhaka-10 constituency. Nominated as a candidate for the Awami League, remains committed to being not just a reel hero but a true hero for the people he aims to represent.
2 January 2024, 10:57 AM

National election 2024: Army deployment from tomorrow

Members of the armed forces will be deployed from tomorrow till January 10 across the country to assist the local civil administration in holding the January 7 national election in a free, fair, and peaceful manner.
2 January 2024, 10:15 AM

Internet and mobile network to be fully operational on election day: EC Secy

Election Commission (EC) Secretary Md. Jahangir Alam said that the mobile network and internet connection throughout the country will be fully operational on January 7, the day of the upcoming 12th National Assembly elections. He said this in a press briefing on ‘Smart Election Management Apps’ at the Election Commission Media Center on Monday.
1 January 2024, 11:29 AM

CEC warns of crisis if anti-polls activities descend into violence

Urges all concerned to carry out duties even if there is resistance to voting
1 January 2024, 06:52 AM

BNP announces mass contact programme for December 29, 30

BNP announced a two-day mass contact and leaflet distribution programme for Friday and Saturday as part of their one-point movement
28 December 2023, 07:28 AM

Don't be part of a dummy election: BNP urges people

BNP’s senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan today urged the country’s people not to be part of a lopsided and dummy election that is meant to extend the term of illegal power of the Awami League government
27 December 2023, 14:36 PM
27 December 2023, 06:59 AM

Hasina announces AL’s election manifesto

The AL is vying for a fourth straight term, having won the 2008, 2014 and 2018 elections.
27 December 2023, 05:03 AM