Kader Siddiqui opposes formulation of law for EC by present JS

Bangladesh Krishok Sramik Janata League (BKSJL) opposes enactment of a law on forming the next Election Commission in this parliament “as it has been formed through a voter-less election”.
21 December 2016, 13:24 PM

EC formation: LDP hands 17 proposals to president

Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) chief Oli Ahmed says they presented a 17-point proposal to the president during talks over reconstitution of the new Election Commission.
21 December 2016, 09:30 AM

AL MP, 6 others sued over Mymensingh teacher killing

Local Awami League lawmaker and six others are sued in a case filed in connection with the killings of two people including a college teacher during an agitation programme in Mymensingh on November 27.
21 December 2016, 08:06 AM

BNP won’t boycott NCC polls: Rizvi

BNP will not boycott Narayanganj City Corporation election whatever happens on polls day, a spokesperson of the party says.
21 December 2016, 07:35 AM

Graft case: Khaleda to appear before court tomorrow

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will appear before a Dhaka court in Zia Charitable Trust graft case.
21 December 2016, 05:23 AM

EC reform: Framework to come out through dialogue, says president

President Abdul Hamid considers the Jatiya Party’s proposal on formation of an acceptable Election Commission as positive saying that a framework of the commission would come out through the dialogue.
20 December 2016, 13:17 PM

Take steps for congenial atmosphere in NCC polls: BNP

BNP standing committee member Nazrul Islam Khan urges the Election Commission to take necessary step so that the Narayanganj City Corporation election is held in a free, fair and credible manner.
20 December 2016, 10:05 AM

Talks with president: JP wants law to constitute EC

Jatiya Party Secretary General Ruhul Amin Howlader says that his party wants formulation of a law to constitute an acceptable Election Commission to oversee all elections in a free and fair manner.
20 December 2016, 09:07 AM

Ershad’s radar scam: SC upholds HC order on trial time limit

The Supreme Court upholds until its further order a High Court directive that asked the lower court concerned to finish the trial proceedings of 24-year-old radar purchase scam case filed against Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad by March 31.
20 December 2016, 07:33 AM

NCC polls: Plying of motorcycles banned until Friday

The Election Commission (EC) imposes a restriction on motorcycle movements in Narayanganj city from 12:01am Tuesday until 12:01am of Friday ahead of December 22 city corporation election there.
19 December 2016, 15:33 PM

Khaleda urges for ‘silent revolution’ in NCC polls

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia calls upon the dwellers of Narayanganj city ​to cast their votes in favour of her party-backed candidate in a protest to the government’s misdeed and mismanagement.
19 December 2016, 14:28 PM

AL to observe Bangabandhu’s homecoming day Jan 10

Awami League is to celebrate the historic homecoming day of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on January 10 in a befitting manner.
19 December 2016, 12:03 PM

Obaidul pessimistic with BNP’s ‘happiness’

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader expresses hopes that BNP will participate in the next general elections.
19 December 2016, 09:27 AM

President welcomes BNP's proposal

President Abdul Hamid welcomes BNP’s proposal for formation of search committee and the election commission saying it will be helpful for reconstituting the Election Commission.
18 December 2016, 13:42 PM

Obaidul lauds BNP’s participation in talks

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says a good sense has prevailed upon BNP through participation in talks with the president.
18 December 2016, 12:38 PM

NCC Polls: Ivy demands withdrawal of Siddhirganj OC

Awami League-backed mayoral candidate Selina Hayat Ivy demands withdrawal of Siddhirganj Police Station’s officer-in-charge (OC) over his “controversial” role in the upcoming Narayanganj City Corporation election.
18 December 2016, 12:28 PM

Oust-govt movement if NCC polls not fair: Moudud

BNP standing committee member Moudud Ahmed threatens to wage a movement to oust the government if the Narayanganj City Corporation election is not held in free, fair and impartial manner.
17 December 2016, 14:45 PM

Ershad for law to form acceptable EC

Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad underscores the need for formulating a law to constitute a neutral and acceptable election commission.
17 December 2016, 12:57 PM

Ex-LDP leader pulls out of NCC polls, supports Shakhawat

Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) mayor aspirant Kamal Prodhan, who was expelled from Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), today withdraws his candidature.
17 December 2016, 12:50 PM

Khaleda to finalise strategy tonight for EC talks

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will hold meeting with the party’s senior leaders to finalise its strategy on the talks with the president on formation of the Election Commission.
17 December 2016, 10:25 AM