Seat-sharing for JS polls: AL keeps its allies hanging

A crucial meeting between the Awami League and its 14-party allies ended last night without any concrete decisions on seat sharing.
10 December 2023

16 Japanese polls observers show interest to EC

Sixteen Japanese observers have shown their interest to the Election Commission to observe the next national election, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reports UNB.
10 December 2023

Hero Alom gets Bogura-4 candidature back

Ashraful Hossain Alom, widely known as Hero Alom, got back his candidature as an aspirant of Bangladesh Congress from Bogura-4 constituency in the upcoming general election this afternoon
10 December 2023

Nasrul Hamid has Tk 15cr loans

The loans of State Minister Nasrul Hamid have increased by around Tk 10 crore in the last five years, according to the affidavit he submitted to the EC ahead of the 12th national polls
10 December 2023

Faraji’s wealth increases 3-fold since 2018

Rustum Ali Faraji, four-time lawmaker from Pirojpur-3 constituency, saw his wealth increase by around threefold since 2018, according to his affidavit submitted to the Election Commission ahead of the upcoming national polls
10 December 2023
10 December 2023

Appeal hearing at EC: 30 get nod to participate in polls so far

The Election Commission has this morning started disposing of the appeals filed by aspiring candidates regarding the decision on acceptance of nomination papers for the 2024 national polls
10 December 2023

EC starts appeals disposal today

At least 30 aspirants appealed with the Election Commission challenging the returning officers’ decision accepting the nomination bid of their opponents.
9 December 2023

‘Polls code violation’: EC seeks Amu’s explanation

The Election Commission yesterday sought an explanation from Awami League leader Amir Hossain Amu, a candidate from Jhalakathi-2 constituency, for his alleged violation of electoral code of conduct.
9 December 2023

Tuku’s wealth doubles since 2018

Deputy speaker of the parliament Shamsul Hoque Tuku’s wealth more than doubled since 2018, according to his affidavit submitted to the EC.
9 December 2023

Elias’ wife’s cash soars from zero to Tk 1.40cr in 5yrs

Elias Uddin Mollah’s wife went from holding zero cash in 2018 to now holding Tk 1.40 crore, as per his affidavit submitted to the Election Commissioner ahead of the upcoming national election.
9 December 2023

Bahauddin Nasim’s wealth surges in 9 years

Awami League joint general secretary AFM Bahauddin Nasim witnessed substantial growth in his wealth since 2014, as per his affidavit submitted to the EC.
9 December 2023

Salman F Rahman has no house in his name

Around 96.6 percent of Salman F Rahman’s annual income of Tk 25.31 crore comes from shares, savings certificates, bank deposits and debentures, according to an affidavit he submitted to the Election Commission.
9 December 2023

Action to be taken if anyone obstructs polls: EC secretary

Election Commission (EC) Secretary Jahangir Alam today said that action will be taken if anyone creates obstacles centring the holding of national elections
9 December 2023

UN reiterates hope for free, fair polls in Bangladesh

The UN has reiterated its hope for a free, fair and credible election in Bangladesh
9 December 2023

EC seeks Amu’s explanation for ‘violating electoral rule’

The Election Commission today sought explanation from Awami League leader Amir Hossain Amu, a candidate from Jhalakathi 2 constituency, for his alleged violation of electoral code of conduct
9 December 2023

Fair polls won't leave scope for US sanctions: Quader

There is no logical reason for the USA to impose sanctions on Bangladesh as the upcoming election will be free and fair, said Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today
9 December 2023

Salman F Rahman has no house in his name, shows affidavit

Salman F Rahman does not own a house or an apartment, according to an affidavit he submitted to the Election Commission
9 December 2023

BNP to form human chains across the country Sunday: Rizvi

BNP has taken preparations to form human chains across the country, including in the capital, on December 10, marking International Human Rights Day
8 December 2023