2,028 candidates vying in polls, 83 women: EC
A total of 2,028 candidates from 50 political parties and independent ones, are contesting in 299 seats in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad polls slated for tomorrow. Of them, 83 are women candidates, said...
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CEC Nasir Uddin reaffirms commitment to peaceful, credible elections
Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin on Wednesday reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to delivering a peaceful, credible and participatory election. “As we approach the election day that is tomorrow, I wish to reaffirm...
International Conference on the Role of Journalism in Peace and Cooperation in South Asia
Opinion has emerged that responsible journalism plays an extremely important role in strengthening peace, trust, and mutual cooperation among the countries of South Asia—this view was expressed at an international conference held in...
JS polls, referendum Thursday, preparations completed
The much-awaited 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) elections and the referendum will be held on Thursday (February 12)with voting is scheduled from 7:30am to 4:30pm across 299 constituencies nationwide. The Election Commission (EC) has...
PBI Investigation Details Alleged Crimes by Scholarship Recipients; Major Humanitarian Project Terminated and International Escalation Underway
An official investigation conducted by the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) of Bangladesh has identified serious allegations of criminal misconduct connected to an international scholarship and humanitarian organization, according to a report formally submitted...
Bangladesh gears up for Feb 12 election with over 12.77cr voters
EC data showed that of the total voters, 6,48,25,154 are male and 6,28,85,525 female, while 1,220 belong to the third gender. The EC recently cancelled the election in Sherpur-3 constituency following the death...
Call to pass tobacco control law in first session of parliament
Staff Reporter Leaders of various professional organizations on Monday called for the Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 to be passed into law in the first session of the 13th...
Further probe report into Hadi murder case on Feb 15
A court here today set February 15 for the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to submit a report on its further investigation into the sensational murder of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi. Dhaka Additional...
Mahmudur Rahman Manna withdraws from Dhaka-18 race
President of Nagorik Oikya Mahmudur Rahman Manna has decided not to contest the national parliamentary election from the Dhaka-18 constituency, citing high campaign costs and practical constraints. In a Facebook post on Sunday, Manna...
motorcycle movement banned from midnight tomorrow
The Election Commission (EC) has imposed restrictions on the movement of motorcycles and certain other vehicles ahead of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections and referendum scheduled for February 12. According to the EC directive,...
BNP only party capable of rebuilding country, says Tarique Rahman
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday urged voters across the country to cast their ballots in favour of the ‘Sheaf of Paddy’, saying that the BNP is the only political party with the experience,...
37 Dhaka polling centres under risk watch: DMP Commissioner
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sajjat Ali on Monday said 37 polling centres in the capital have been identified as risky ahead of the national election. He disclosed the information at a...