Politics
BNP, allies’ 48-hr hartal begins today
The 48-hour nationwide hartal called by the BNP and its allies to protest the Election Commission’s announcement of the polls schedule begins at 6:00am today.
Rift opens up in JP again
Conflict within the Jatiya Party came to the fore once again as two top leaders wrote to the Election Commission yesterday about the authority to sign the nomination forms of candidates and taking part in the January 7 national election.
6 parties want to run on AL’s boat symbol
The demand for using the ruling Awami League’s electoral symbol “boat” seems high among the registered political parties, as the opposition BNP and allies remain unyielding in their demand for polls under a non-partisan administration.
AL, BNP offices: Distance 1.6km, mood poles apart
Scenes at the Awami League and BNP offices could not be more contrasting.
AL sells 1,074 nomination forms for Tk 5.37cr
The ruling Awami League has sold 1,074 nomination forms for the 12th National Assembly Election after party chief Sheikh Hasina kicked off the sales today
Shakib Al Hasan collects AL nomination forms for 3 seats
His personal assistant collected the forms on his behalf for Magura 1, Magura 2, and Dhaka 10 constituencies
Over 300 AL nomination papers sold in two hours
More than 300 nomination papers have been sold in the first two hours since Awami League kicked off the process in the morning..The 12th National election is scheduled for January 7..Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina formally inaugurated the process at 10:30 am,
Police-BNP clash: 87 sued in Habiganj
Police filed a case against 47 BNP leaders and around 40 unnamed individuals yesterday, following a clash between the party activists and the law enforcers in Habiganj town on Wednesday.
AL shifts to polls gear
Two days after the Election Commission announced the election schedule, the Awami League’s election preparation goes full-throttle.
Political crisis nearing its climax
The BNP yesterday said the country’s long-standing political crisis is now approaching its climax as people are taking to the streets risking their lives to resist a one-sided election.
Thaw coming to BNP-Jamaat ties
After a five-year “freeze” in relations, BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami are patching things up in efforts to launch a more vigorous movement to oust the government, multiple Jamaat leaders have claimed.
Not enough time left for meaningful dialogue
The Awami League yesterday wrote back to US Assistant Secretary Donald Lu saying “there is not enough time for holding any meaningful dialogue” that would bring about tangible outcomes.
Political crisis nearing climax: Rizvi
The BNP today said the country's long-standing political crisis is now nearing its climax as people are taking to the streets risking their lives to resist a one-sided election
Swechchhasebak Dal man held from BNP leader’s home
Police allegedly assaulted a Swechchhasebak Dal leader before arresting him from a BNP leader’s house in Manikganj Sadar upazila
25 sued over Tangail train fire
Around 25 unidentified people have been sued on charges of setting fire to a train at Gharinda Railway Station in Tangail on Thursday
After DU, JU teachers express concern over ‘interference’ by int’l community
More than 500 teachers of Jahangirnagar University (JU) have expressed their deep concern over the "unwanted interference" of international community centring the upcoming 12th national election
Kazi Zafar Ullah made co-chairman of AL election steering committee
Awami League Presidium Member Kazi Zafar Ullah has been made co-chairman of the election steering committee of the party
