National election

AL only has election on its mind

With the national election drawing closer, the ruling Awami League’s focus is on reorganising the party
19 May 2023, 01:00 AM

Draft Electoral Roll 2022: Women comprise over half of new voters

More female voters have got on the voter list than males during the last registration of prospective voters ahead of the 12th parliamentary election.
19 February 2023, 01:30 AM

JS Constituencies: EC yet to begin demarcation

The Election Commission is yet to begin delimitation of parliamentary constituencies, a vital job ahead of the next national election, due to the unavailability of the final report on the latest census.
21 January 2023, 02:00 AM

BNP’s Caretaker Movement: Final phase when Dhaka units ready

The BNP wants to make a final push to realise its demand for holding the next general election under a neutral caretaker administration only after the top brass finds the party’s Dhaka city units fully prepared for an all-out movement.
14 January 2023, 01:20 AM

AL sketches out a ‘Smart Bangladesh’

The Awami League envisions a “Smart Bangladesh” by 2041, seeking to build a country that would be cost-effective, sustainable, innovative and knowledge-based.
5 January 2023, 01:00 AM

Leaving 2 seats for alliance members: AL’s efforts to revive a fading friendship

Awami League's decision to not compete for two of the recently vacated seats, rather letting its allies vie for them, is aimed at strengthening its relations with partners ahead of the 12th national election, slated for January 2024.
2 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Politics in 2022: AL ends it on a high note despite poor start

Political activities of the ruling Awami League in 2022 began slowly, after a quiet pandemic, and gathered significant momentum towards the end of the year.
30 December 2022, 01:00 AM

AL’s 22nd national council underway

The Awami League's 22nd national council is underway after Prime Minister and the party President Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the event this morning.
24 December 2022, 04:39 AM

AL men pouring into Ctg Polo Ground to join PM's rally

Leaders and activists of the Awami League and its front organisations started thronging the Polo Ground in Chattogram since early morning to attend a party rally today.
4 December 2022, 04:51 AM

BNP’s Dec 10 Dhaka rally: Cops, AL to be on high alert

Law enforcers have taken all-out measures, including keeping Dhaka city BNP leaders and activists under close watch, to preempt “potential subversive activities” centering on the BNP’s Dhaka rally on December 10.
23 November 2022, 01:15 AM

Foreign envoy’s comments: EC, govt sing same tune

The Election Commission and the government have picked up similar tones against statements by foreign diplomats on Bangladesh’s domestic issues, such as elections.
17 November 2022, 02:00 AM

Make environment safe for people to voice concerns: US State Dept

The US has urged Bangladesh government to create a safe environment for people to peacefully assemble and voice their concerns, and relatedly, for opposition parties to campaign without facing intimidation and repression.
8 November 2022, 09:04 AM

No more mega projects before nat'l election: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today (November 6, 2022) said the government will not take on any new mega project before the next national election.
6 November 2022, 10:51 AM

BNP Barishal Rally: Permit stuck in mess over venue name

Complications have arisen over the BNP's seeking permission for its November-5 rally venue in Barishal city, as the party did not use the venue’s official name.
31 October 2022, 02:30 AM

Now AL plans to flaunt strength

As the recent BNP rallies drew huge crowds in different cities, the Awami League is now preparing to hold rallies and other programmes across the country from next month apparently to show its strength.
24 October 2022, 02:00 AM

AL, BNP in overdrive to woo allies

The ruling Awami League and its arch-rival the BNP are working to bring like-minded political parties into their fold ahead of the next parliamentary election.
3 October 2022, 02:00 AM

Reclaiming voters’ trust: EC unveils action plan

Election Commission (EC) has released its action plan for the upcoming 12th parliamentary elections by fixing its challenges, which includes gaining confidence of all political parties to ensure participation of all political parties.
14 September 2022, 08:23 AM

“I know very well who’s conspiring against AL, me before election”

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (August 3, 2022) said that conspiracy is being intensified to remove her from power as national election is approaching.
3 August 2022, 10:51 AM

Debates over EVM: Of trust, of technology

With the next parliamentary elections just one and a half years away, fresh debates over using the electronic voting machine in polls have taken the centre stage in the political arena of late.
3 June 2022, 18:00 PM

We didn’t test the EVM on our own: Dr Kaykobad

The upcoming election is currently, one of the most talked about topics for Bangladeshis. The issues regarding EVM that Awami League has raised has been happily embraced by the Election Commission.
29 May 2022, 09:16 AM