EC publishes final voter roll ahead of local government polls

UNDP resident representative hails national election as a ‘turning point’ for Bangladesh

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir vows justice for enforced disappearance victims

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed yesterday said no one in the country has been subjected to enforced disappearance, extrajudicial killing or political persecution since the current government took office six months ago.

Gono Forum founder urges unity against extremism, extortion, land grabbing and mob culture

NCP leader says his remarks in parliament created a misunderstanding with the people of the district

NCP Chief Organiser (North) Sarjis Alam yesterday announced that the party plans to field candidates in every union across the country in the upcoming local government elections.

More than six months after the BNP formed the government, a section of its partners say the party has yet to fulfil its pre-election promise to include allies in the government.

Police say they were preparing for or taking part in flash processions in Kendua and Purbadhala

NCP chief organiser says the government is losing public confidence

Opposition would maintain its position demanding comprehensive reforms and implementation of the referendum verdict, he says

Jamaat chief says joining the defence pact is entirely Bangladesh’s own decision

EC hopes to announce election schedule by September, AMM Nasir Uddin says

Rajyeshwar Das, 67, was arrested at his Assasuni home and sent to jail after being produced before a court

Tarique Rahman to pay homage to Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia’s graves on September 1

Three reporters, including The Daily Star’s correspondent, say they were assaulted while covering a rally

Union parishad polls are expected to come first

Porwar says the 11-party alliance has coordinated with police and plans roadside rallies at several points along the route

National Citizen Party Convener and Opposition Chief Whip Nahid Islam yesterday said the BNP government had “completely failed” in its first 180 days in office, particularly in controlling commodity prices, maintaining law and order, and ensuring electricity and energy supplies.

Police, BGB and Ansar asked to prepare for local polls